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In a recent case, SEC v Binance, Judge Jackson rejected the SEC’s embodiment theory regarding crypto tokens. This theory claimed that the token is the embodiment of an investment contract rather than potentially being the subject of an investment contract. Our expert, Morgan, questions the SEC’s continued reliance on this theory and wonders how many more judicial comments are needed before a shift in perspective.
Despite these legal rulings, the SEC is actively pursuing regulatory actions against the US digital asset space. A recent example is the Wells Notice issued to OpenSea, a popular NFT marketplace. The SEC alleges that NFTs on the platform are securities, prompting strong reactions from OpenSea’s CEO and the crypto community at large.
The uncertainty surrounding the SEC’s actions is also affecting the price trend of XRP. Depending on whether the SEC decides to appeal, XRP could see significant fluctuations in price. This uncertainty is keeping XRP under pressure as traders and investors eagerly anticipate the SEC’s next move.
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