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The ongoing legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs has sparked intense debate over the potential outcome of the SEC’s appeal against the recent court ruling.
<h2 id="b-conflicting-assessments-of-appeal-likelihood-b">Conflicting Assessments of Appeal Likelihood</h2>
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has <a href="https://twitter.com/digitalassetbuy/status/1824104972633461090?s=19" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">expressed</a> optimism regarding the chances of the Second Circuit upholding Judge Torres’ decision that XRP is not a security when sold on secondary markets. Alderoty cited the historically low reversal rate of lower court decisions by the Second Circuit as evidence to support his claim.
In contrast, Dennis Kelleher, President and CEO of Better Markets, has expressed a significantly different viewpoint. Kelleher <a href="https://x.com/DennisKelleher/status/1824157597814903186" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">believes</a> the SEC has a 90% probability of prevailing on appeal, criticizing Judge Torres’ ruling for allegedly undermining decades of securities law.
<h2 id="b-core-disagreements-on-the-ruling-b">Core Disagreements on the Ruling</h2>
A central point of contention between the two parties lies in the interpretation of <a href="https://timestabloid.com/ripple-vs-sec-case-as-of-august-8-2024-xrp-skyrockets-after-new-ruling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Judge Torres’ decision</a>. While Alderoty views the ruling as a clear victory for Ripple, Kelleher contends that the decision created an anomalous legal precedent by differentiating between sophisticated and unsophisticated investors.
Kelleher specifically criticized Judge Torres’ determination that Ripple’s institutional sales of XRP constituted securities violations while exempting programmatic sales and other distributions. He argues that this distinction unfairly protects institutional investors at the expense of retail investors.
<h2 id="b-ripple-community-responds-to-kelleher-s-claims-b">Ripple Community Responds to Kelleher’s Claims</h2>
The XRP community has been actively engaged in the ongoing debate. CryptoLaw, a legal analysis platform, has <a href="https://x.com/CryptoLawUS/status/1824176840044409043" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">challenged</a> several points made by Kelleher.
The platform clarified that the court ruling did not declare XRP itself a security but focused on the specific circumstances under which it might be considered an investment contract.
CryptoLaw also emphasized that the SEC has acknowledged it will not appeal the portion of the decision related to XRP’s classification as a security.
Attorney Bill Morgan further disputed Kelleher’s claim that other judges have rejected Judge Torres’ decision. Morgan highlighted that Judge Amy Berman Jackson, presiding over the <a href="https://timestabloid.com/win-to-contest-sec-cases-rollblock-presale-explodes-as-major-update/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Binance lawsuit,</a> adopted a similar distinction between retail and institutional investors as Judge Torres. In contrast, Jed Rakoff, the presiding Judge of the TerraForm Labs case, <a href="https://timestabloid.com/federal-judge-rejects-a-vital-aspect-of-ripple-and-xrp-ruling/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">rejected</a> the verdict.
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<h2 id="b-implications-for-the-crypto-industry-b">Implications for the Crypto Industry</h2>
The outcome of the SEC’s appeal will have far-reaching implications for the cryptocurrency industry. A reversal of Judge Torres’ decision could significantly impact the regulatory landscape for digital assets, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and regulation of various cryptocurrencies. Conversely, an affirmation of the ruling could provide greater clarity and legal certainty for the industry.
As the case progresses through the appellate process, market participants will closely monitor developments for insights into the potential future of cryptocurrency regulation.
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