波紋與SEC：XRP和SEC一起支付5000萬美元，作為歷史性和解的一部分

Ripple Labs幾乎已經結束了與美國證券交易委員會（SEC）的長期法律鬥爭。

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to settle its lawsuit against Ripple Labs, marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency industry.

美國證券交易委員會（SEC）已同意解決針對Ripple Labs的訴訟，標誌著加密貨幣行業的重大發展。

The SEC sued Ripple in December 2020, alleging that the company raised $1.3 billion through an unregistered offering of XRP. The agency also sued Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chairman Chris Larsen for personally misleading investors about XRP’s true nature.

SEC於2020年12月起訴Ripple，指控該公司通過未註冊的XRP籌集了13億美元。該機構還起訴Ripple首席執行官Brad Garlinghouse和董事長Chris Larsen親自誤導了投資者XRP的真實本性。

However, in a surprising move, the SEC will now accept a settlement that will see Ripple pay a reduced fine of $50 million.

但是，令人驚訝的是，SEC現在將接受一項和解協議，這將使Ripple的罰款減少5000萬美元。

Initially, Ripple was ordered to pay $125 million, but $75 million will be returned to the company as part of the new deal.

最初，Ripple被命令支付1.25億美元，但作為新交易的一部分，7500萬美元將退還給公司。

What Happened to Bring About This Settlement?

發生了這項和解的情況？

According to a recent statement by the SEC, the agency and Ripple will jointly ask the court to terminate the previous injunction and close out all avenues of appeal. This effectively brings an urgent end to their legal dispute.

根據SEC的最新聲明，該機構和波紋將共同要求法院終止先前的禁令並關閉所有上訴途徑。這有效地為他們的法律糾紛帶來了緊急終結。

The SEC will also officially acknowledge that XRP is not a security on public exchanges in its statement announcing the settlement. This is a crucial factor, as it has implications for the status of other cryptocurrencies sold on exchanges.

SEC還將正式承認，XRP在宣布和解的聲明中不是公共交流的安全性。這是一個至關重要的因素，因為它對交易所上出售的其他加密貨幣的狀態具有影響。

In its press release, the SEC was keen to point out that it is settling the case but this does not indicate it was wrong in its legal claims. Instead, the move signals a strategic shift in how the SEC will be approaching crypto regulation going forward.

SEC在其新聞稿中渴望指出，它正在解決此案，但這並不表明其法律要求是錯誤的。取而代之的是，此舉標誌著SEC將如何接近加密貨幣監管的戰略轉變。

The agency further clarified that this settlement applies exclusively to Ripple and will not impact other crypto-related enforcement actions.

該機構進一步澄清說，該和解僅適用於波紋，不會影響其他與加密相關的執法行動。

Crucial Changes in US Administration's Crypto Stance

美國政府的加密立場的關鍵變化

The Biden administration’s stance on crypto has evolved from "destructive" to "constructive," notes Italian crypto expert Fabio Zuccara. He highlighted that multiple crypto lawsuits have been dropped recently, signaling a more balanced regulatory direction.

意大利加密貨幣專家法比奧·祖卡拉（Fabio Zuccara）指出，拜登政府對加密貨幣的立場已經從“破壞性”變成了“建設性”。他強調說，最近撤銷了多次加密訴訟，這表明監管方向更加平衡。

Among the recent cases dropped by the SEC include those against hedge fund manager Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital and crypto trading firm BeQuant.

SEC最近撤銷的案件包括對沖基金經理邁克爾·諾維格拉茨（Michael Novogratz）的Galaxy Digital and Crypto貿易公司遺產的案件。

Earlier this year, the SEC also dropped its case against hedge fund manager Ian Levin, who was accused of defrauding investors in a cryptocurrency hedge fund.

今年早些時候，美國證券交易委員會還對對沖基金經理伊恩·萊文（Ian Levin）撤銷了訴訟，後者被指控欺騙投資者在加密貨幣對沖基金中。

Earlier this year, the SEC dropped its lawsuit against hedge fund manager Michael Novograt (0email protected)gratz's Galaxy Digital. The agency had sued Galaxy Digital in 2021, alleging that the firm sold unregistered securities to investors. However, the SEC agreed to drop the lawsuit after Galaxy Digital agreed to pay a $12 million penalty.

今年早些時候，美國證券交易委員會（SEC）對對沖基金經理邁克爾·諾維格拉特（Michael Novograt）（受到0郵件保護）格拉茨（Gratz）的Galaxy Digital進行了訴訟。該機構於2021年起訴Galaxy Digital，指控該公司向投資者出售了未註冊的證券。但是，在Galaxy Digital同意支付1200萬美元的罰款之後，SEC同意放棄訴訟。

The SEC also recently dropped its lawsuit against crypto trading firm BeQuant. The agency sued BeQuant in 2020, alleging that the firm sold unregistered securities to investors and defrauded them. BeQuant agreed to pay a $40 million penalty to settle the SEC's claims.

SEC最近還放棄了針對加密貨幣貿易公司的訴訟。該機構於2020年起訴遺產，指控該公司向投資者出售了未註冊的證券並欺騙了它們。遺產同意支付4000萬美元的罰款，以解決SEC的索賠。

These developments suggest that the SEC may be becoming more open to reaching settlements with companies in crypto cases. This could lead to a more rapid resolution of some of the pending crypto lawsuits, such as the one against crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN).

這些事態發展表明，SEC可能會越來越開放，可以與加密貨幣案件中的公司達成和解。這可能會導致一些未決的加密訴訟，例如反對加密交易所Coinbase（NASDAQ：COIN）的訴訟。

The SEC is currently suing Coinbase for allegedly selling unregistered securities to investors. Coinbase has denied any wrongdoing and is vigorously contesting the SEC's claims.

SEC目前正在起訴Coinbase據稱向投資者出售未註冊的證券。 Coinbase否認了任何不當行為，並正在激烈地爭奪SEC的主張。

The SEC is also suing crypto firm BlockFi for allegedly selling unregistered securities to investors. BlockFi has agreed to pay a $50 million penalty to settle the SEC's claims.

SEC還起訴Crypto公司Blockfi據稱向投資者出售未註冊的證券。 Blockfi已同意支付5000萬美元的罰款，以解決SEC的索賠。

The SEC's increased focus on cryptocurrency has led to several high-profile lawsuits in recent years. In addition to the cases mentioned above, the SEC has sued several other crypto firms, including Telegram and FTX.

SEC對加密貨幣的關注不斷增加，近年來導致了幾項引人注目的訴訟。除上述案件外，SEC還起訴了其他幾家加密公司，包括電報和FTX。

The SEC's actions have had a significant impact on the cryptocurrency industry. The agency's lawsuits have led to several crypto firms delaying or cancelling their public offerings.

SEC的行動對加密貨幣行業產生了重大影響。該機構的訴訟導致了幾家加密貨幣公司延遲或取消其公開募股。

The SEC's stance on crypto has been a subject of debate for some time. Some critics argue that the agency is too slow to approve new products and that its actions are stifling innovation in the industry. Others argue that the SEC is acting in the best interests of investors by ensuring that crypto firms comply with the law.

SEC對Crypto的立場已有一段時間了。一些批評家認為，該機構太慢，無法批准新產品，其行動正在扼殺行業的創新。其他人則認為，SEC通過確保加密公司遵守法律來為投資者的最大利益行事。

As the SEC continues to process its caseload and adjust its strategy, the coming months will be crucial in determining the long-term trajectory of crypto regulation in the U.S.

隨著SEC繼續處理其案件量並調整其策略，未來幾個月對於確定美國加密監管的長期軌跡至關重要