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SEC Appeals in Ripple Case: XRP Sales and Legal Classification

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 months ago


In the ongoing legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, the SEC has filed an appeal against a July 2023 ruling. This case holds significant implications for the cryptocurrency industry, particularly regarding the legal classification of XRP and whether it should be considered a security.

SEC Challenges District Court’s Ruling

The SEC’s appeal challenges the district court's decision, which partially favored Ripple. The court ruled that Ripple’s sales of XRP to retail investors, conducted through cryptocurrency exchanges, did not qualify as a violation of federal securities laws. The SEC disagrees with this ruling, particularly the court’s conclusion that transactions on crypto exchanges did not meet the Howey Test—the legal standard used to determine if an asset qualifies as a security.

SEC’s Focus on Ripple’s Promotional Efforts

A key part of the SEC’s argument lies in Ripple’s promotional efforts. The agency asserts that Ripple’s activities were designed to increase demand for XRP and create a perception of value among investors. According to the SEC, Ripple’s marketing generated expectations that XRP would increase in value, making it function like a security.

As expected, the SEC’s appeal brief is a rehash of already failed arguments –and likely to be abandoned by the next administration.Stuart Alderoty

The Dispute Over “Investment Contracts”

At the heart of the case is whether Ripple’s sales of XRP to retail investors and through various non-cash transactions should be classified as investment contracts. The SEC argues that all XRP transactions, no matter how or through whom they are sold, qualify as securities under the Howey Test. Ripple, on the other hand, maintains that XRP is a digital currency, not a security.

The SEC’s appeal aims to overturn the district court's final judgment that favored Ripple. If the SEC succeeds in this appeal, the case would return to the district court for further proceedings.

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