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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its failure to protect investors in the crypto industry, calling for a reassessment of its regulatory strategy. Speaking at the Ripple Swell conference in Dubai, Garlinghouse expressed concern about the SEC’s focus, questioning who they are protecting in their journey. According to him, the SEC’s enforcement approach has stifled growth in the industry and a new tailor-made regulatory framework is needed to consider the nuances of digital assets.
Garlinghouse’s criticism comes in the wake of a legal battle between Ripple and the SEC, where Ripple was accused of conducting securities fraud through the sale of XRP to retail investors. However, in a pivotal victory for Ripple, a judge ruled that XRP is not a security. Garlinghouse also highlighted a recent victory for Grayscale in a Bitcoin ETF application, where the judge criticized the SEC for being arbitrary and capricious. Garlinghouse believes that these legal developments may prompt the SEC to reassess its regulatory strategy, as the existing enforcement approach has not worked in their favor and has stifled innovation. He called for the introduction of federal laws governing digital currencies by Congress to provide clarity and stability for the industry.
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