Ripple SEC Appeal Verdict: XRP's Future & Crypto Regulation
The Verdict: A Partial Victory, Lingering Uncertainty The Ripple-SEC lawsuit concluded with a decision that's less a definitive resolution and more a pivotal turning point. Judge Analisa Torres ruled that programmatic sales of XRP on public exchanges did not constitute the unregistered sale of securities. This represents a partial victory for Ripple. However, the ruling deemed direct sales of XRP to institutional investors were unregistered securities offerings. This nuanced decision highlights the critical importance of how cryptocurrencies are distributed and marketed, significantly impacting future token sales strategies....