XRP, Ripple, and the SEC Lawsuit: The Final Chapter?

Exploring the latest developments in the XRP, Ripple, and SEC saga, including the dropped appeal, Ripple's strategic moves, and the XRP Army's vindication.

The rollercoaster ride that is the XRP, Ripple, and SEC lawsuit seems to be nearing its end. With the SEC dropping its appeal, it feels like a good time to take stock of where things stand. Buckle up, because this story has more twists than a pretzel.

The SEC Drops the Appeal: Is It Really Over?

In a move that surprised many, the SEC voted to dismiss the appeal against Ripple. This essentially closes the chapter on the lawsuit concerning Ripple's institutional sales of XRP, which were deemed unlawful. Ripple still has to cough up a $125 million fine, but hey, who's counting at this point?

The lawsuit, initiated under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler back in December 2020, accused Ripple of selling unregistered securities. Judge Analisa Torres threw a wrench in the SEC's plans when she ruled that XRP sales to retail investors weren't securities offerings, but direct sales to institutions were a no-no. The dropped appeal stems from this second ruling.

Now, with the joint motion to dismiss approved, Ripple can breathe a sigh of relief. The XRP market certainly did, jumping over 10% on the news.

Ripple's Next Moves: Bank Charters and Acquisitions

But Ripple isn't just sitting back and celebrating. The company's $200 million acquisition of fintech firm Rail signals a strategic move towards securing a U.S. national bank charter and potentially a Federal Reserve master account. Legal expert Bill Morgan thinks this acquisition strengthens Ripple's position, giving it a broader regulatory footprint.

With Rail's virtual account systems integrated into Ripple's global payment network, Ripple aims to accelerate the adoption of stablecoins in cross-border transactions. According to Rail CEO Bhanu Kohli, they're projected to process over 10% of the $36 billion in B2B stablecoin payments in 2022.

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