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XRP Drops as Ripple Faces SEC Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Violations

Karly MarieBy Karly MarieDecember 23, 2020Updated:March 9, 20252 Mins Read
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Ripple Confirms Legal Battle With SEC

Ripple Labs Inc. has confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing the company over its cryptocurrency, XRP. CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized the move, calling it an “unjust” attack on crypto innovation in the U.S.

Garlinghouse insists that XRP is a currency, not a security, and that the SEC’s claims are inconsistent with prior U.S. government positions. “The SEC has permitted XRP to function as a currency for over eight years,” he stated, vowing to fight the case in court.

XRP Price Takes a Hit

Following the news, XRP’s price dropped as much as 13%, hitting a one-week low. With a market cap of around $21 billion, XRP remains the third-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin and Ethereum, according to CoinMarketCap.

This legal uncertainty has put additional pressure on XRP, which has struggled to gain regulatory clarity in the U.S. Other cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, also saw declines, with Bitcoin pulling back from its recent record high above $20,000.

Ripple’s History of Legal Challenges

This isn’t Ripple’s first legal hurdle. Earlier in 2020, the company failed to get a proposed class-action lawsuit dismissed. That case also accused Ripple of selling unregistered securities, echoing the SEC’s current claims.

The SEC has previously stated that digital asset sales must comply with federal securities laws. However, whether XRP qualifies as a security has been a point of contention in the crypto industry for years.

What’s Next for Ripple and XRP?

If XRP is classified as a security, Ripple could face major regulatory restrictions, fines, and operational changes. The lawsuit could also set a precedent for how cryptocurrencies are regulated in the U.S.

Garlinghouse has suggested that Ripple may relocate to a more crypto-friendly country, such as the UK, Switzerland, or Japan, if the SEC continues to challenge its operations.

With XRP’s price volatility and the lawsuit still unfolding, the crypto industry will be closely watching Ripple’s next move.

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