The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently weighed in on the final judgment in the Ripple case. District Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Ripple had committed serious securities law violations and ordered the company to pay a $125 million fine. While the SEC initially sought a much larger penalty of $2 billion, the final amount was significantly reduced.
However, the story doesn’t end there. Ripple may be celebrating its partial win, but the SEC could still consider appealing certain aspects of the case. Specifically, the agency might challenge the July 2023 summary judgment ruling, which classified secondary XRP sales as non-securities. Crypto legal experts believe an appeal is likely, even though they hadn’t anticipated Ripple’s initial victory.
I admit, I thought Ripple would lose this one big. Surprised they didn't. Well done to Ripple Labs and their counsel.
Guessing the SEC will appeal. If Trump wins, this settles.
— Preston Byrne (@prestonjbyrne) August 7, 2024
Despite the legal battle, XRP experienced a substantial price rally, surging by over 20% within 24 hours. In South Korea, XRP even outpaced the daily trading volumes of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Ripple vs. SEC Legal Battle:
XRP’s rally began after positive developments in Ripple Labs’ legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Recent court rulings clarified Ripple’s regulatory standing, rekindling market trust and boosting investor confidence in the token.
Bullish Indicators:
Technical analysis points to bullish signals for XRP. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Averages suggest upward momentum. Additionally, the overall crypto market is experiencing growth, which could amplify XRP’s surge.
So, is this the end of the SEC’s crypto crackdown, or just a trailer for more legal twists?
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