The legal battle between Ripple Labs, Inc. and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has attracted significant attention in the crypto community. Attorney John Deaton, founder of Crypto Law, recently shared his perspective on the possibility of a settlement in this ongoing dispute. Deaton believes that a settlement is unlikely due to the SEC’s claim against other crypto projects. The SEC’s labeling of certain cryptocurrencies as securities in its lawsuit against Coinbase further complicates the potential for a settlement in the Ripple case.
In June, the SEC accused Coinbase of operating an unregistered securities exchange and facilitating the trading of assets deemed to be investment contracts. The SEC classified several cryptocurrencies, including ADA, SOL, and MATIC, as securities in its complaint. However, a federal court in New York later ruled that XRP itself is not a security and that Ripple’s sales and distributions are not investment contracts.
While some experts speculate that the SEC may appeal the court’s decision or settle with Ripple, Deaton argues that a settlement will only occur based on the outcome of the SEC’s case against Coinbase. Deaton suggests that if Coinbase wins its motion to dismiss the SEC’s charges, it could lead to a settlement between the SEC and Ripple. This would involve accepting that XRP coins traded on exchanges are not securities.
The court is expected to issue a decision on Coinbase’s motion to dismiss early next year. Meanwhile, Ripple’s case is still in the remedies stage, with proceedings scheduled to begin in February. After the final judgment is issued, the SEC will decide whether to settle with Ripple or challenge the court’s decision in the Second Circuit.
The outcome of these cases has significant implications for Ripple, XRP, and the broader crypto market. It could impact how cryptocurrencies are classified and regulated in the United States. The crypto community is closely following these developments, recognizing their potential to shape the future of the industry.
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| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Geography | North America |
| Countries | |
| Sentiment | neutral |
| Relevance Score | 1 |
| People | John Deaton |
| Companies | Coinbase, Inc., U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ripple Labs, Second Circuit |
| Currencies | Cardano, Solana, XRP, Polygon |
| Securities | None |
