Steven Nerayoff, a prominent figure associated with the early development of the Ethereum network, has initiated legal action against the U.S. government, alleging false accusations and improper conduct by federal officials spanning from 2019 to 2023. Known for his controversial claims against Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Nerayoff seeks $9.6 billion in damages through a lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) related to an extortion case lodged against him four years prior. The dispute, which concluded in May 2023 with the dismissal of the charges by the U.S. government, centers on accusations deemed by Nerayoff as unfounded and supported
