Crypto Industry Could Experience “Ripple Effect,” Top Expert Says

As a seasoned crypto investor with over a decade of experience navigating the volatile and rapidly evolving digital asset landscape, I find myself constantly intrigued by the legal battles that shape this industry. The recent Ripple case and its potential implications for Coinbase have stirred my curiosity, much like watching a high-stakes poker game unfold where the pot just keeps growing larger.


According to Chris Dolmetsch, a legal expert at Bloomberg, the ongoing Ripple case might have positive implications for the entire cryptocurrency sector.

According to Elliott Stein, a senior litigation analyst, this latest court decision might prove beneficial for Coinbase, the leading U.S. cryptocurrency trading platform, as it navigates its ongoing dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Last June, Coinbase found itself in a legal battle with the SEC, who claimed that the digital asset exchange had been functioning without registration as a broker and clearing house. In a significant setback for Coinbase, their motion to dismiss this lawsuit was denied in June as well.

In a strong response, Ripple’s top legal advisor, Stuart Alderoty, criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) points presented during the Coinbase case, as the SEC contended that digital assets lack intrinsic worth.

According to U.Today, Ripple has been instructed to pay $125 million by the court. This decision is seen as a win for the company, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had originally sought penalties and fines totaling an enormous $2 billion.

As an analyst, I find myself acknowledging that while the court’s ruling has been reached, there remains a possibility for further developments. This is due to the agency’s potential to appeal the decision, as highlighted by Dolmetsch.

According to U.Today’s report, a legal expert who used to work for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) believes that a potential lawsuit by the SEC against companies like Ripple or Coinbase might escalate up to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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2024-08-14 09:16