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Legal Experts Weigh in on Ripple's Partial Victory in SEC Court Fight Over XRP
Ripple scored a partial win in its fight with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after a court ruling that brought a little bit of regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Counsel Michael Selig along with INX advisor and former SEC attorney Alex Damsker share their respective insights into the legal judgement. Plus, their thoughts on bail for former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky being set at $40 million by a judge after he was arrested Thursday on charges of fraud.

Bitcoin Breaks Above $31K as XRP Ruling Bolsters Optimism
Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and most other major cryptocurrencies are rallying Friday on the news of a judge ruling that the sale of Ripple's XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not violate federal securities laws. CoinRoutes CEO and co-founder Dave Weisberger discusses the impact of the XRP ruling on the crypto markets.

Understanding Ripple's Partial Courtroom Win on XRP; Russia Inches Toward a CBDC
Host Angie Lau breaks down the surge in XRP’s price after a New York Court ruled the sale of XRP tokens on exchanges did not constitute investment contracts. Plus, insights on the CBDC development in Russia and the controversy surrounding Arkham Intelligence's new service that reveals the owners of digital wallets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Ripple Scores Partial Victory in SEC Court Fight Over XRP; Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down an eventful day for the crypto industry, as Alex Mashinsky, former CEO of the insolvent crypto lender Celsius, is arrested and accused of orchestrating a "years long scheme to mislead customers" by the Department of Justice. Plus, Ripple’s XRP token rallies over 50% after a U.S. judge ruled the sale of XRP tokens on exchanges did not constitute investment contracts.

Ripple’s XRP Token Skyrockets After Court Rules XRP Sales Aren’t Investment Contracts
XRP’s price has skyrocketed after a New York Court ruled the sale of XRP tokens on exchanges did not constitute investment contracts. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments after the court published the conclusions in an order partially granting a motion for summary judgment in the seminal U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission case against the blockchain platform.

AI-Related Crypto Tokens Jump as Elon Musk Unveils New ChatGPT Competitor
AI-related crypto tokens posted gains after Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a new company focused on artificial intelligence called xAI, as an alternative to ChatGPT. SingularityNET rose 11% over the past 24 hours and Fetch.ai also climbed roughly 7% during the same time period, according to CoinGecko. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."

Merchants on Messaging App Telegram Gain Access to In-App Crypto Payments for First Time
Merchants on Telegram are now able to accept payment in cryptocurrency as services provider Wallet expands beyond its chat-centric payments mechanism. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments for the messaging app.

Circle Trims Workforce Slightly to Maintain 'Strong Balance Sheet'
Circle has cut its workforce slightly to maintain a “strong balance sheet,” the company said Wednesday. While some departments were subject to layoffs, the stablecoin issuer said it will continue to hire in other areas. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the lingering effects of crypto winter, along with Circle considering issuing a stablecoin in Japan.

Coinbase Heads to Court Against the SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is presenting its response to Coinbase's (COIN) first legal defense on July 13, according to a court order. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in the legal battle, as the crypto exchange's lawyers argue that the Supreme Court's recent judgment on student debt cancellation may help with Coinbase's case.

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender
Alex Mashinsky, co-founder and former CEO of insolvent crypto lender Celsius, was arrested in New York on Thursday following an investigation into the company's collapse, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). "The Hash" breaks down the latest developments, as the U.S. Department of Justice has accused Mashinsky of orchestrating a "years long scheme to mislead customers."
