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by BSC News
July 13, 2023
The decision marks a significant milestone for Ripple, propelling XRP into the top five largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
Ripple Labs, the blockchain-based payment protocol, has emerged triumphant in a long-standing legal battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a groundbreaking ruling today, Judge Analisa Torres of the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment in favor of Ripple Labs, declaring that the XRP token is not a security.
The SEC sued Ripple Labs in December 2020, accusing the company and its top executives, Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen, of offering an unregistered security. The lawsuit sought to halt Ripple's offering of the XRP token, claiming it required additional regulation due to its classification as a security. The price of XRP surged by over 20% within minutes after the news broke.
The outcome of this case not only solidifies Ripple's position in the market but also reshapes the cryptocurrency landscape. The legal victory has propelled XRP into the top five largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
The case itself has been marked by dramatic twists and turns over the past three years. Notably, the release of the "Hinman Documents" and the persistent defiance of the SEC's allegations by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse have fueled speculation and debate within the industry.
Today's ruling represents a significant setback for the SEC, which was unable to establish that the sale of XRP constituted an investment contract. The implications of this decision are likely to reverberate throughout the crypto space and influence future regulatory actions pertaining to digital assets. XRP is trading at $0.6233, up 34% in 24 hours.
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