<p>It’s been three years since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) slapped a lawsuit on blockchain startup Ripple for allegedly violating the securities laws through the unregistered sale of XRP.</p>
<h3 id="2023-has-been-a-good-year-for-ripple">2023 Has Been A Good Year for Ripple</h3>
<p>Amid a strong fight against the SEC, Ripple stood its ground over the last three years. In fact, the court decisions have been much in favor of Ripple this year with the blockchain startup contesting that XRP isn’t a security.</p>
<p>Stuart Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer of Ripple, <a href="https://twitter.com/s_alderoty/status/1738337842948919804" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">reflected</a> on the legal battle with the SEC three years ago, revealing that the SEC proposed a settlement where XRP would be classified as a security. However, Ripple rejected the offer, asserting that XRP is not a security and emphasizing the lack of a crypto compliance framework by the SEC.</p>
<p>Alderoty emphasized that the case aimed to prove XRP’s non-security status, despite skepticism, and the victory highlighted the SEC’s inconsistencies. Looking ahead to 2024, Alderoty expressed determination for the industry’s continued fight.</p>
<h3 id="bullish-for-2024">Bullish for 2024</h3>
<p>Top executives at Ripple, including Monica Long, the President, are <a href="https://coingape.com/ripple-president-foresees-end-to-speculative-hype-cycles-in-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">optimistic</a> about the prospects of Ripple in 2024. Long envisions a transformative year for the crypto industry, emphasizing the shift from speculative hype cycles to real-world utility at scale. She highlights the critical elements of compliance, usability, and integration with existing systems as key factors for success. Long predicts that groundbreaking developments in 2024 will focus on pioneering compliance for decentralized finance (DeFi).</p>
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2024Predictions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#2024Predictions</a> — We've asked leaders at Ripple to weigh in on what they think 2024 holds. Today we continue with <a href="https://twitter.com/MonicaLongSF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@MonicaLongSF</a>. <a href="https://t.co/IxPOgD22XG" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/IxPOgD22XG</a></p>
 <p>— Ripple (@Ripple) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/1737182527331139955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">December 19, 2023</a></p>
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<p>Amidst the ongoing “crypto winter,” Long sees an opportunity for serious builders to address substantial real-world challenges. Emphasizing a compliance-first approach, she urges the industry to prioritize tools that enhance safety and rebuild trust. The next frontier of innovation in blockchain, according to Long, will be the development of compliance tooling within a decentralized environment.</p>
<p>A notable trend in 2024 is expected to be the integration of blockchain with traditional financial players, as institutions like Fidelity, BlackRock, PayPal, and Visa form partnerships with crypto-native companies. Long advocates for a collaborative approach, highlighting that blockchain is not meant to replace banks but can offer advantages such as instant cross-border payments without exorbitant fees.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://coingape.com/three-years-to-ripple-vs-sec-lawsuit-whats-for-xrp-in-2024/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Three Years to Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit, What’s for XRP In 2024?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coingape.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CoinGape</a>.</p>

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