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Reactions to the Kraken Ruling
A recent ruling on the classification of cryptos as securities has sent shockwaves through the industry. The court’s decision in the Kraken case has far-reaching implications for how the SEC can regulate cryptocurrencies in the future.
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty weighed in on the ruling, stating, “Another court, this time in the Kraken case, confirms there’s no such thing as a ‘crypto asset security.’ Bad news for the SEC, whose entire regulation-by-enforcement strategy hinges on that failed premise.”
Pro-Crypto Lawyer Bill Morgan also highlighted the significance of the ruling, emphasizing that the token itself is not a security. This ruling could have a ripple effect on how future cases involving crypto are decided.
SEC vs. Coinbase: Motion for Interlocutory Appeal Ruling
The Kraken ruling may have implications for the ongoing SEC v Coinbase case. In this case, the SEC has filed charges against Coinbase for various alleged violations related to operating as an unregistered securities exchange and offering securities.
Coinbase has requested permission to appeal the court’s ruling on their Motion to Dismiss, citing the recent Kraken ruling as part of their defense strategy. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for how crypto exchanges are regulated in the future.
XRP Price Trends
Despite the positive developments for Kraken, concerns about a potential SEC appeal against Ripple continue to weigh on XRP. An appeal could lead to a drop in XRP’s price, while a lack of contestation could see it rise to $1.00.
Legal clarity remains crucial for XRP and other cryptocurrencies until Capitol Hill introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern the industry.
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