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SEC Appeals Ripple Case Ruling: New Steps in Legal Dispute

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its legal battle against Ripple Labs by filing an appeal against a July court ruling. The initial decision concerned the classification of institutional-level XRP sales as securities law violations, but left retail sales unaffected.

Court Ruling Challenge

The SEC formally filed its appeal on Wednesday, challenging the district court's decision that partially favored Ripple. The court ruled that XRP sales to retail investors did not violate federal securities laws. The SEC disagrees, arguing that these transactions do not meet the Howey Test, which determines if an asset qualifies as a security.

Focus on Ripple's Promotional Efforts

A key part of the SEC's argument is that Ripple's promotional activities create a reasonable expectation of profit among investors, thus turning XRP into an investment contract under the Howey Test. The SEC emphasizes that Ripple's marketing strategies, including outreach on social media, gave retail investors the belief they could profit.

Dispute Over 'Investment Contracts'

At the heart of this case is whether Ripple's XRP sales to retail investors and through various non-cash transactions should be classified as investment contracts. The SEC argues that all XRP transactions qualify as securities under the Howey Test, while Ripple maintains XRP is a digital currency.

The SEC's appeal seeks to overturn the court's favorable ruling for Ripple. If successful, the case would return to the district court for further proceedings.

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