<figure>
 <figcaption>
 Cover image via <a href="https://u.today/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">U.Today</a>
 </figcaption>
</figure>
In a recent series of <a href="https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/1735724960654753988" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">posts</a>, Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has unveiled his predictions for the cryptocurrency sector in 2024.&nbsp;
These predictions delve into the expected resolution of Ripple's ongoing lawsuit with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the role of the judiciary in shaping crypto regulations, and the potential crypto impasse in Congress.&nbsp;
<h2 id="ripple-s-legal-outlook-for-2024">Ripple's legal outlook for 2024</h2>
The chief legal officer of Ripple anticipates the conclusion of the SEC's longstanding lawsuit against <a href="https://u.today/ripple-president-makes-big-statement-on-crypto-details" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple</a> in 2024.&nbsp;
However, he warns that the SEC's approach of "regulation by enforcement" is likely to persist, affecting other leading players in the cryptocurrency industry.&nbsp;
Additionally, he foresees that courts will continue to play a crucial role in curbing the SEC's overreach. He actually predicts that ongoing legal disputes could eventually culminate in a Supreme Court showdown.&nbsp;
Congress will agree in principle on the need for crypto regulation in 2024, disagreements on the execution will likely result in a legislative stalemate, Alderoty predicts.&nbsp;
This impasse could leave U.S. crypto firms in a precarious position as other global players make significant strides in regulatory clarity and innovation.
<h2 id="ripple-s-2023-successes">Ripple's 2023 successes</h2>
2023 has been a landmark year for Ripple with pivotal legal victories against the SEC. These triumphs have been significant, providing much-needed regulatory clarity for <a href="https://u.today/xrp-cardano-ada-and-solana-sol-in-double-digit-growth-as-bulls-regain-market-control" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP</a>.&nbsp;
Furthermore, the regulatory body dropped all charges against Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen, who were previously embroiled in allegations of violating securities laws.&nbsp;
These developments not only bolstered Ripple's position in the industry but also underscored the resilience and innovative spirit of the broader cryptocurrency sector.&nbsp;
Following these legal victories, XRP has been relisted on major U.S. exchanges. The token is up an impressive 83% on a year-to-date basis. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Ripple's Top Lawyer Names His 2024 Predictions

Table of Contents

U_Today

Other articles published on Dec 15, 2023

Network traffic surge stalls Arbitrum One

Breaking: 14 more countries lined up to join BRICS

How this crypto trader made from $300,000 to $3 million in one month

BlackRock and SEC Engage in Fourth Round of Talks Over Bitcoin ETF

CoinList settles with OFAC for $1.2M over alleged sanctions violations

4 cryptocurrencies under $0.10 to buy next week

Join our free newsletter for daily crypto updates!