The Defiant reports that Kayleen Fulton has filed a lawsuit alleging disability discrimination and retaliation after being fired from the Ethereum Foundation. The lawsuit names Vitalik Buterin and Bastian Aue as defendants, indicating potential high-profile implications for the organization.

Based on the The Defiant report; not independently verified.

Source published: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:39:54 GMT

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