Ripple vs. SEC: “Even the Supreme Court Can’t Tame the SEC”

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a reply memorandum, seeking an intermediary appeal to challenge the progress of the case, even accusing Ripple of prolonging the legal process for its own benefit. Crypto influencer Mr. Huber makes a statement, warning that even a Supreme Court ruling might not be enough to rein in the SEC.

Ripple CLO’s Counter Punch

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, fired back stating that despite years of the SEC chairperson insisting that “rules are clear and must be obeyed,” the commission now pleads for an urgent appeal to solve “knotty legal problems.” Ripple is more than ready to hold the SEC accountable for its fickle stance.

Another SEC filing, another hypocritical pivot…

After years of its chairman saying the “rules are clear and must be obeyed” the SEC now cries that an appeal is urgently needed to resolve these “knotty legal problems." https://t.co/ige4neIWRD

— Stuart Alderoty (@s_alderoty) September 8, 2023

Crypto Community Responds

Bill Morgan, an Australian lawyer, and digital asset enthusiast, criticised the SEC for mischaracterizing Judge Torres’s ruling. He also pointed out several discrepancies in the SEC’s portrayal of the court’s conclusions, essentially concluding that “The SEC is in trouble in this motion.”

Ok some of the SEC’s reply is persuasive, but I don’t recall Judge Torres legally concluding ‘there can be no investment contract for offers and sales through crypto asset trading platforms without direct contact between the issuer and the investor’ /1 https://t.co/bmRkEXqHgJ pic.twitter.com/N6xq5RRIT1

— bill morgan (@Belisarius2020) September 9, 2023

Crypto commentator Ashley Prosper tweeted that the SEC is making a “mockery of the U.S. government and its judicial system.” Ashley also suggests that sanctions might be appropriate for what she perceives as the SEC’s abuse of judicial resources. She also urged the SEC to settle the case soon and allow companies to operate in the U.S. without fear of legal troubles.

#XRP #XRPCommunity
Dear @SECGov,

Your argument is arbitrary and capricious and you still appear to be adopting your legal positions to futher your desired goals, rather than out of a faithful allegiance to the law. You are making a mockery of the US government and its judicial… https://t.co/ULDwdfwJcR

— Ashley PROSPER (@AshleyPROSPER1) September 9, 2023

With viewpoints fluctuating between criticism and support, one thing is crystal clear: the Ripple vs SEC case isn’t just a legal battle; it’s rapidly becoming a crucible for the future of cryptocurrency law in America.

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