Episode 10: Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit Congress, Current Status, Intervention, and Argument Summarized
In December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs, alleging that the company had sold unregistered securities in the form of its XRP tokens. The lawsuit sparked a heated debate within the cryptocurrency community, with supporters of Ripple arguing that XRP is not a security. Recently, members of Congress have stepped in to advocate for more regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency space and express concerns about the SEC's handling of the case. As the legal battle between Ripple and the SEC continues, many are closely watching the developments to see the potential impact on the wider cryptocurrency industry.