Three Years to Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit, What’s for XRP In 2024?

Bhushan Akolkar
December 23, 2023
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It’s been three years since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) slapped a lawsuit on blockchain startup Ripple for allegedly violating the securities laws through the unregistered sale of XRP.

2023 Has Been A Good Year for Ripple

Amid a strong fight against the SEC, Ripple stood its ground over the last three years. In fact, the court decisions have been much in favor of Ripple this year with the blockchain startup contesting that XRP isn’t a security.

Stuart Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer of Ripple, reflected on the legal battle with the SEC three years ago, revealing that the SEC proposed a settlement where XRP would be classified as a security. However, Ripple rejected the offer, asserting that XRP is not a security and emphasizing the lack of a crypto compliance framework by the SEC.

Alderoty emphasized that the case aimed to prove XRP’s non-security status, despite skepticism, and the victory highlighted the SEC’s inconsistencies. Looking ahead to 2024, Alderoty expressed determination for the industry’s continued fight.

Bullish for 2024

Top executives at Ripple, including Monica Long, the President, are optimistic about the prospects of Ripple in 2024. Long envisions a transformative year for the crypto industry, emphasizing the shift from speculative hype cycles to real-world utility at scale. She highlights the critical elements of compliance, usability, and integration with existing systems as key factors for success. Long predicts that groundbreaking developments in 2024 will focus on pioneering compliance for decentralized finance (DeFi).

Amidst the ongoing “crypto winter,” Long sees an opportunity for serious builders to address substantial real-world challenges. Emphasizing a compliance-first approach, she urges the industry to prioritize tools that enhance safety and rebuild trust. The next frontier of innovation in blockchain, according to Long, will be the development of compliance tooling within a decentralized environment.

A notable trend in 2024 is expected to be the integration of blockchain with traditional financial players, as institutions like Fidelity, BlackRock, PayPal, and Visa form partnerships with crypto-native companies. Long advocates for a collaborative approach, highlighting that blockchain is not meant to replace banks but can offer advantages such as instant cross-border payments without exorbitant fees.

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Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
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