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<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/news/xrp-lawsuit-update-secs-reply-memo-in-ripple-case-laughable-claims-or-legal-strategy/">SEC’s Reply Memo in Ripple Case: A Laughable Strategy or a Clever One?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>In a surprising turn of events on Friday, the U.S. <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-twitter-speculates-will-judge-torres-deny-secs-motion-in-ripple-lawsuit/">Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)</a> made a 29-page filing in a bid to seek an interlocutory appeal to pause the entire case against Ripple. The SEC’s argument centers around its claim that Ripple is deliberately prolonging the case to maintain XRP sales, even after filing an appeal that could further extend the legal proceedings.</p> 
<h2 id="what-is-the-sec-upto-now" data-name="what-is-the-sec-upto-now" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What is the SEC Upto Now?</strong></h2> 
<p><a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-vs-sec-john-deaton-commends-ripples-decision-to-battle-sec-in-court/">John Deaton</a>, the Lawyer and founder of CryptolawUS, commented that the SEC’s recent actions, including filing an interlocutory appeal and a motion for a stay, are not only contradictory but also counterproductive to their own claims of seeking a swift resolution. </p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a federal judge called them hypocrites and publicly stated that they lack a faithful allegiance to the law, you would think lawyers like <a href="https://twitter.com/GurbirGrewalNJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GurbirGrewalNJ</a> as <a href="https://twitter.com/SECEnfDirector?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SECEnfDirector</a>, or senior SEC enforcement lawyer Jorge Tenreiro, would take pause, measure and reevaluate, how they… <a href="https://t.co/dDwVdl0ejK">https://t.co/dDwVdl0ejK</a></p>— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnEDeaton1/status/1700249765466825064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2023</a>
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<p>He stated, “The SEC’s <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/xrp-news-lbry-inc-appeals-sec-ruling-drawing-parallels-with-ripple-case/">professional embarrassment</a> continues,” accusing the regulatory body of wasting judicial resources rather than conserving them.</p> 
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-vs-sec-update-xrp-lawyers-and-ripple-chairman-address-sec-lawsuit-outcome/">Will the SEC’s ‘Lamentable’ Approach Be Replaced By Congress’s Strong Hand? Experts Discuss</a></p> 
<p>James K. Filan added to the dialogue. He points out that the SEC’s argument appears inconsistent and raises questions about the agency’s approach to the case. He likens it to previous controversial arguments made by the SEC, such as claiming that William Hinman’s speech was not guidance and asserting attorney-client privilege for Hinman’s communication.</p> 
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 <p><strong> “The SEC’s argument that Judge Torres should stay the proceedings because the SEC is suddenly concerned about conserving judicial resources is laughable.”</strong></p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRPCommunity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#XRPCommunity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SECGov?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SECGov</a> v. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ripple?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ripple</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#XRP</a> BREAKING: The SEC has filed its Reply Memorandum in Further Support of its Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal.<a href="https://t.co/KE1MzYKbVD">https://t.co/KE1MzYKbVD</a></p>— James K. Filan 
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<h2 id="the-howey-test-remains-front-and-center" data-name="the-howey-test-remains-front-and-center" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Howey Test</strong> Remains Front and Center</h2> 
<p>At the core of this lawsuit is the SEC’s application of the <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-vs-sec-update-sec-accused-of-keeping-key-xrp-memo-hidden/">Howey</a> Test to determine whether XRP, Ripple’s native token, constitutes a security. In a somewhat surprising claim, the SEC posits that Ripple’s defense did not cite a single Howey-related opinion to contest the legal questions involved in the case.</p> 
<p>As John Deaton points out, the pursuit of an interlocutory appeal itself stands to add a procedural layer to an already complex case. He predicts that the agency will inevitably lose ground, especially when it comes to applying the common enterprise factor to programmatic and secondary sales of XRP. Judge Torres is likely to uphold her decision, and the SEC will face another setback.</p> 
<h2 id="the-real-victims-are-the-xrp-investors" data-name="the-real-victims-are-the-xrp-investors" class="wp-block-heading">The Real Victims are the XRP Investors</h2> 
<p>What’s glaringly absent in this unfolding drama are the real victims: millions of XRP investors. As Ripple’s XRP remains in a state of uncertainty due to the ongoing legal disputes, the SEC appears unfazed by the fallout. Gary Gensler and his SEC team seem to have little concern for the widespread impact their actions are having on market stability and investor trust. And isn’t this all supposed to be to protect the users? A little contradictory, don’t you think?</p> 
<p>Read More: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-vs-sec-will-sec-chair-gary-gensler-resign-ron-hammond-weighs-in/">Crypto vs. SEC: Will SEC Chair Gary Gensler Resign? Ron Hammond Weighs In</a></p> 
<p>As the SEC vs. Ripple case unfolds, the SEC’s latest maneuver appears to be causing harm to investors instead of safeguarding their interests. The cryptocurrency industry is in dire need of regulatory clarity, especially considering the growing scrutiny it faces.</p>

SEC’s Reply Memo in Ripple Case: A Laughable Strategy or a Clever One?

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