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Bitnomial Sues U.S. SEC, Disputing XRP Futures Classification as Securities In a significant legal battle within the cryptocurrency derivatives market, Bitnomial, a prominent crypto derivatives exchange, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 10, 2024. The lawsuit challenges the SEC’s authority to classify and regulate XRP futures contracts as securities, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over the regulatory status of digital assets. Background of the Lawsuit Bitnomial initiated the lawsuit in response to the SEC’s assertion that XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, qualifies as a security. This classification extends to XRP futures contracts, which the SEC has labeled as “security futures” subject to oversight by both the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The SEC warned Bitnomial that listing XRP futures without adhering to federal securities laws and regulatory compliance would result in violations. The legal action by Bitnomial follows a recent federal judge’s decision opposing the SEC’s claim that XRP is a security in the landmark Ripple case. This judicial decision has emboldened Bitnomial to contest the SEC’s regulatory stance, arguing that XRP does not meet the criteria of a security and, consequently, XRP futures should not be subject to the same regulatory framework. SEC’s Position on XRP Futures The SEC has maintained that XRP falls under the definition of a security based on the Howey Test, which assesses whether an asset qualifies as an investment contract. The SEC’s classification implies that XRP futures contracts are inherently securities and, therefore, must comply with stringent regulatory requirements, including registration, disclosure, and adherence to trading standards. By designating XRP futures as security futures, the SEC aims to exert greater control over the trading and distribution of these derivatives, ensuring investor protection and market integrity. This classification also…

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