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Ripple’s Prolonged Legal Dispute with SEC Draws Attention from Crypto Community
The extended legal dispute between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has become a focal point within the cryptocurrency community. Recent events have further heightened this attention, as the SEC’s request for an interlocutory appeal leads legal analysts to explore possible outcomes and the wider implications involved.
Exploration of Potential Outcomes
Insights from legal experts James “MetaLawMan” Murphy, Bryan Jacoutot, and Bill Morgan provide a thorough examination of various potential scenarios that could influence the direction of this significant legal battle.
Ripple’s Position: Trust in Judge Torres’ Ruling
One avenue for Ripple is to challenge the motion to certify the appeal, bolstered by its firm belief in Judge Torres’ decision. This position reflects Ripple’s conviction that the ruling is consistent with its legal arguments, especially concerning secondary market transactions of XRP. Murphy outlines three primary reasons why this approach is plausible.
First, Ripple seeks to avoid admitting that there are “substantial grounds for difference of opinion” regarding Judge Torres’ ruling, which is necessary for the certification of an interlocutory appeal. Second, the potential introduction of new cryptocurrency legislation by Congress could redefine XRP’s institutional sales as transactions that do not involve securities. Lastly, a change in administration by 2025 may alter the SEC’s stance on cryptocurrency enforcement actions, potentially resulting in dismissal or settlement.
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Ripple’s Strategic Considerations
MetaLawMan suggests the possibility of Ripple cooperating with the SEC to facilitate an interlocutory appeal. In this scenario, Ripple acknowledges the inevitability of appeals in this matter. The key consideration becomes the timing of the appeals process: whether to initiate it immediately or postpone it until after the trial involving Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen.
Moreover, Ripple might pursue a cross-appeal concerning institutional sales while consenting to the interlocutory appeal. The strategic reasoning behind this is that if the 2nd Circuit overturns the SEC’s victory on this issue, a trial regarding aiding and abetting institutional sales may become unnecessary.
Impact of Terraform Labs Case and Judge Torres’ Ruling
Bryan Jacoutot points out the significance of the Terraform Labs case, which has a considerable impact on Judge Torres’ ruling. The SEC’s reference to this case, where a judge dismissed part of Judge Torres’ analysis, questions the basis of her decision in the Ripple matter. This contention between the cases could render the current case suitable for an interlocutory appeal, potentially involving the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals.
Jacoutot also emphasizes that if the interlocutory appeal is approved, it could streamline the appellate process. This would hasten a conclusive ruling on the legitimacy of Judge Torres’ “blind bid/ask” interpretation of the Howey test.
Ripple’s Future Amid Price Stability
As the legal proceedings unfold, XRP’s price remains largely unchanged, currently at $0.6344. Ripple’s strategic decisions in response to the SEC’s request for an interlocutory appeal could significantly alter the dynamics of the entire cryptocurrency industry, affecting both the company and the regulatory framework that arises from this critical legal confrontation.
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