XRP Attorney Spots the Adverse Effects of Ripple Losing to the SEC
The lawyer asserted that an unfavorable result for Ripple would be detrimental to the XRP community as the case would be extended with the firm filing for an appeal, resulting in a retained status quo.
No shit! With a landscape of legal cases, this is, for now, the main case precisely because of the wider repercussions. It is also likely (possibly) to be the first to reach some form of judgement.
If the SEC wins Ripple will Appeal and the status quo that exists today will continue over the next 2-5 years.
However, life goes on, and the USA is not the only jurisdiction in the world.
Ripple Lauds London’s Approach to Digital Currencies, Seeks to Expand Presence in Region
The Head of Policy at Ripple, Susan Friedman, has recently shared that the company has huge expectations of London – a growing digital currency hub. Friedman explained the company’s interest in the region during an interview with the Digital Pound Foundation.
mmm... as I kinda expected, perhaps a partial victory but further uncertainty and a longer wait for any real clarity.
... and further costs = losses for Ripple.
here's the actual ruling
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bk1n1qn1tgscrcrrfldr8/SEC-v.-Ripple-Ruling-on-Motions-for-Summary-Judgment.pdf?dl=0&rlkey=cjyfdw5rl58diqxyi3qfgix7s
alt doc
and thread
https://www.crypto-law.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023.07.13-Order.pdf
It's like they've won the "weigh in", but they haven't yet entered the ring.
Unless there is some settlement, this is still going to trial.
LBRY Final Judgment Leaves Ripple And XRP Hanging In The Balance
dropbox = https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tn88lu25f8xg96algkj60/SEC-v-LBRY-Final-Judgment.pdf?rlkey=la5au9jor0ev4ae0qcq9uwao2&dl=0
still selective enforcement through law-less obfuscation.
Bad news for Ripple? LBRY judge passes ruling on if secondary crypto sales are securities
https://cointelegraph.com/news/lbry-judge-declines-ruling-on-secondary-sales-being-securities
Be careful what you wish...
SEC Chair Gensler to Be Dethroned in New House Bill
... maybe the next chair will be a stool.
Ripple Attorney Withdraws in Case Against SEC
https://u.today/ripple-attorney-withdraws-in-case-against-sec
American Lawyer: Investors Suing Ripple Better Pray for the SEC to Lose Its Case Against Ripple
Bradley Sostack vs. Ripple Labs,
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.334410/gov.uscourts.cand.334410.129.0.pdf