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<p>The post <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bloombergs-ripple-blunder-sparks-backlash-sec-not-appealing-xrps-status/">Bloomberg’s Ripple Blunder Sparks Backlash: SEC Not Appealing XRP’s Status</a> appeared first on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Ripple’s XRP token has been the subject of intense scrutiny, caught in a whirlwind of legal actions, misconceptions, and a fight for factual accuracy. An unexpected turn of events has erupted, putting media titan Bloomberg against the unyielding forces of the XRP army.&nbsp;</p> 
<h2 id="bloombergs-blunder-a-headline-gone-wrong" data-name="bloombergs-blunder-a-headline-gone-wrong" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bloomberg’s Blunder – A Headline Gone Wrong&nbsp;</strong></h2> 
<p>The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently <a href="https://www.crypto-law.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SEC-Motion-for-Appeal.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">asked</a> a federal judge for permission regarding Ripple’s XRP token, leading Bloomberg to publish a headline stating, “<a href="https://twitter.com/business/status/1692623410168201521" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SEC moves to appeal Ripple Ruling that XRP is not a Security.</a>” That’s what Bloomberg would have you believe.</p> 
<p>The headline was immediately met with backlash. Pro XRP lawyer John Deaton and CryptoLawUS were quick to correct what they termed as demonstrably false information.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisDolmetsch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@ChrisDolmetsch</a> – this story is false on very important facts you got wrong. Nothing in this brief is related to the XRP token not being a security. It is entirely about the CHANCE to file an expedited appeal about specific OFFERS AND SALES by the DEFENDANTS of XRP. Not the… <a href="https://t.co/V57OydsyHY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/V57OydsyHY</a></p>— CryptoLaw (@CryptoLawUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoLawUS/status/1692626372391215399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 18, 2023</a> 
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<p>John Deaton, a known pro-XRP lawyer, took to Twitter to <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnEDeaton1/status/1692683345610608844" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">express his dismay</a> at Bloomberg’s coverage. His concerns were not just minor details; they were core facts that could significantly affect the markets.</p> 
<p>The case document explicitly stated that the <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoLawUS/status/1692626718987588047" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SEC did not seek appellate review</a> of any holding regarding XRP. The SEC’s request was only for an expedited appeal, not a motion to appeal anything related to the <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoLawUS/status/1692712768674173198" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP token not being a security</a> Deaton highlighted the importance of getting the terms right and accused Bloomberg of publishing a false story.</p> 
<h2 id="the-intricacies-of-the-case-whats-really-going-on" data-name="the-intricacies-of-the-case-whats-really-going-on" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Intricacies of the Case – What’s Really Going On?</strong></h2> 
<p>A <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoLawUS/status/1692713532997927018" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$100M lawsuit fought over 2.5 years</a> had established that only offers and sales of XRP could be securities. The distinction between the token and sales was a core fight of the case, and this battle was won by Ripple.</p> 
<p>The SEC’s recent filing was a request for an expedited appeal concerning specific decisions by Judge Torres. It was not related to the XRP token being a security. This nuance, although complex, is a critical aspect that had been <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoLawUS/status/1692638897312833678" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">misrepresented by Bloomberg</a>.</p> 
<h2 id="the-clarification-from-ripples-cto-david-schwartz" data-name="the-clarification-from-ripples-cto-david-schwartz" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Clarification from Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz</strong></h2> 
<p>David Schwartz, Ripple’s CTO,<a href="https://twitter.com/JoelKatz/status/1692706516141260818" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> acknowledged</a> that the SEC did ask for certification, essentially permission to appeal. His voice added credibility to the fact that the SEC’s request was fundamentally different from what Bloomberg portrayed.</p> 
<p>With big news media like Bloomberg stumbling, and warriors like John Deaton and CryptoLawUS stepping in, the fight for truth and fairness continues. The war is not won, nor is the story complete.</p>

Bloomberg’s Ripple Blunder Sparks Backlash: SEC Not Appealing XRP’s Status

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