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XRP Community Accuses SEC of Market Manipulation in Favor of Bitcoin and Ethereum

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


  1. Regulatory Inconsistency and Controversial Statements
  2. Discrepancies in Scrutiny and Regulatory Practices
  3. Community Reaction to SEC Actions

  4. The XRP community has launched an accusation against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), claiming that the agency is manipulating the cryptocurrency market to favor Bitcoin and Ethereum while targeting Ripple’s XRP.

    Regulatory Inconsistency and Controversial Statements

    The allegations arise from the XRP community’s critical examination of the SEC’s actions and decisions. They argue that the SEC has shown favoritism towards Bitcoin and Ethereum, allowing them to thrive while imposing severe restrictions on XRP. This claim has been fueled by past statements from William Hinman, a former SEC director, who made controversial remarks about Ethereum’s status as a non-security.

    These statements raise questions about the consistency of the SEC's regulatory approach.

    Discrepancies in Scrutiny and Regulatory Practices

    The XRP community has questioned why Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who admitted to selling Ether to fund other projects, has not faced similar scrutiny. While Buterin stated that his sales were aimed at supporting valuable projects and charities, the XRP community sees this as inconsistent with the SEC’s stringent approach towards Ripple.

    My sales of Ether were aimed at supporting valuable projects and charities.Vitalik Buterin

    Community Reaction to SEC Actions

    In addition to the arguments mentioned, crypto enthusiasts have pointed to a revealing video featuring Nancy Wojtas, a former SEC counsel, discussing the mutable nature of cryptocurrencies. Her comments raise questions about the SEC's regulatory consistency, suggesting, according to the XRP community, that the SEC may intentionally have created a grey area to benefit certain cryptocurrencies.

    The accusations from the XRP community continue to fuel debates about fairness and transparency in the SEC’s regulatory practices. The questions raised regarding different approaches to various cryptocurrencies remain relevant and draw increasing public attention.

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