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Opinion

Ripple's Legal Win Means It's Time for Crypto to Stand Up to the SEC

The company's partial victory in court is a watershed moment for the crypto regulatory fight, ConsenSys Director of Global Regulatory Matters Bill Hughes argues.

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Policy

What Ripple’s Partial XRP Win Means for Other Crypto Firms Fighting SEC

Coinbase and Binance have a new precedent to cite in court – if the decision survives potential appeal. That’s no sure thing, lawyers said.

A court ruling that some XRP sales were not investment contracts, may give other defendants in SEC cases a new arrow in their quiver. (Marija Zaric /Unsplash)

Videos

How the Ripple Labs Ruling Could Shape Future U.S. Crypto Regulation

Ripple Labs won a partial victory in its legal battle against the SEC after a U.S. federal court ruled yesterday that the sale of Ripple’s XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not constitute investment contracts. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest developments and the implications for crypto regulatory clarity in the U.S.

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Videos

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.

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Policy

How the Celsius Affair Plays Into the U.S. Crypto Regulatory Debate

The arrest of the bankrupt crypto lender’s co-founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky comes as lawmakers and regulators squabble over new rules for the sector.

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Markets

XRP Ruling a ‘Landmark’ Judgment, Weakens SEC's Stance Against Crypto: Bernstein

The court’s decision weakens the SEC’s stance that the securities law is clear and no separate clarity is required for digital assets, the report said.

The U.S. court's ruling on XRP is a blow to the SEC's stance of crypto being considered a security, Bernstein says. (the_burtons/Getty)

Policy

Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation Into SEC Over its Approach to Crypto

Rep. Torres (D-N.Y.) addressed one letter to the SEC's Inspector General Deborah Jeffrey and another to the Government Accountability Office's Comptroller General Gene Dodaro.

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Opinion

Why Did Celsius Go Up in Flames? Alex Mashinsky Built Celsius a House of Cards

The bankrupt crypto lender misled the public from the beginning, several federal agencies allege in new lawsuits.

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Videos

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. 

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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.

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