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SEC Challenges Court's Decision in Ripple Case

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 months ago


The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appealed a court ruling that partially sided with Ripple regarding its XRP sales to retail investors.

SEC Challenges District Court’s Ruling

The SEC filed an appeal challenging the court's decision that Ripple's XRP sales to retail investors via exchanges did not violate federal securities laws.

SEC’s Focus on Ripple’s Promotional Efforts

In its appeal, the SEC argues that Ripple's promotional activities fostered investor expectations of profits, thus classifying XRP as an investment contract under the Howey Test.

The Dispute Over “Investment Contracts”

The core issue is whether XRP transactions constitute investment contracts. The SEC maintains that all XRP transactions should fall under securities laws.

If the SEC wins the appeal, the case would return to the district court for further proceedings, potentially leading to more stringent measures against Ripple and its executives.

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