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The ongoing legal tussle between the SEC and Ripple has reached another critical juncture. The SEC’s recent legal maneuvers have reignited debates surrounding the regulatory status of cryptocurrencies. Ripple executives assert that the core finding recognizing XRP as non-security remains intact and is not part of the appeal. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the SEC’s appeal against Ripple’s favorable ruling regarding the XRP token, reflecting on its implications for the cryptocurrency market. The SEC Takes Action: Understanding the Appeal Against Ripple On October 17, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) escalated its legal battle against Ripple Labs by filing a Civil Appeal Pre-argument statement with the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This development follows Judge Analisa Torres’s pivotal ruling in the case, which drew a nuanced distinction in how XRP is treated under federal securities laws. Last year’s court ruling determined that Ripple’s sales of XRP to retail investors on cryptocurrency exchanges did not constitute securities transactions, a verdict lauded by the crypto community as a victory for virtual assets. However, it simultaneously acknowledged that XRP sales to institutional investors were in violation of securities regulations, adding layers of complexity to XRP’s regulatory status. Key Aspects of the SEC’s Appeal The recently filed appeal focuses on critical dimensions of the lower court’s decision, particularly regarding Ripple’s programmatic sales of XRP and its distribution practices. The SEC has specified that it does not contest the favorable ruling about retail sales; instead, it seeks to challenge Ripple’s broader approach to XRP transactions, which includes both sales on digital trading platforms and distributions to employees and others. Furthermore, the appeal aims to scrutinize the actions of Ripple executives, Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen, whom the SEC claims facilitated these transactions, potentially putting their personal offers and…

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