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The ongoing legal confrontation between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows no signs of concluding, especially with the emergence of reports suggesting that the SEC might contest the court’s verdict. This development indicates that Ripple could be enmeshed in a prolonged and exhausting legal struggle, which could further blur the lines regarding its regulatory standing. The situation unfolded when Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, through a post on X (formerly Twitter) dated September 26, shed light on the possibility of the SEC challenging Judge Analisa Torres’ July 2023 judgment concerning Ripple’s programmed sales of XRP. This revelation has reignited concerns within the crypto community, which had previously anticipated the more than three-year legal tussle to draw to a close without an appeal from the SEC.
In July 2023, the cryptocurrency community celebrated a notable decision by Judge Torres, ruling that XRP’s programmatic sales do not categorize it as a security. This verdict was warmly received as it seemingly granted Ripple a partial victory by providing much-needed regulatory clarity. However, the tranquility was short-lived. Reports from a recently exited SEC lawyer, as disclosed by Terrett, suggest a strong belief within the SEC that the court’s decision is flawed and warrants an appeal. Such a stance from the regulator underscores the deep-rooted contentious perspectives on XRP’s classification and Ripple’s practices.
Adding complexity to the narrative, a subsequent ruling in August 2024 by Judge Torres wrapped up the initial chapter of the Ripple-SEC saga by imposing a financial penalty of $125 million on Ripple. In addition, Ripple was instructed to refrain from future violations of securities law. This ruling was perceived as a significant victory for the Ripple community, potentially marking the end of the longstanding judiciary confrontation. Nevertheless, with the October 7 deadline for the SEC to file an appeal approaching, Ripple faces the potential resurgence of legal challenges if the SEC decides to proceed with contesting the ruling.
Amidst these developments, cryptocurrency analyst and enthusiastic XRP proponent ‘JackTheRippler’ has expressed optimism, declaring October as a pivotal month for Ripple and its stakeholders. Contrary to speculations of a pending SEC appeal, the analyst anticipates no such move from the regulator, also predicting a surge in XRP’s value brought about by widespread adoption in the United States. At the moment, XRP is experiencing a modest increase, trading at $0.6, and showing a 1.94% uplift in the last 24 hours, as per CoinMarketCap data. This period might indeed be transformative for Ripple and XRP holders, should the widespread adoption commence as forecasted.
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