SEC vs. Ripple Today: Latest Updates & Implications for Crypto

Understanding the Core Dispute: Currency or Security? The legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, the creator of the cryptocurrency XRP, is a landmark case shaping the future of digital assets. At its heart lies a fundamental question: Is XRP a currency, used for transactions like the US dollar, or a security, akin to a stock, subject to SEC regulations? This seemingly simple question has profound implications for the entire cryptocurrency industry....

February 8, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Shawn Morgan