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Ripple CTO Sheds Light on SEC’s Appeal Strategy: Unraveling the Complexity

by Dan K
Aug 20, 2023 - 5:00 pm
in Regulation
Ripple’s legal chief Stuart Alderoty discussing the SEC’s settlement offer before the 2020 lawsuit regarding XRP's security status.

Understanding the SEC’s Appeal Intent

In a recent update on X (formerly Twitter), the chief technology officer of Ripple Labs, David Schwartz, brought attention to a recent development involving the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) appeal.

SEC’s Procedural Play: An Efficiency Move or Strategic Ploy?

According to Schwartz, the SEC is seeking an appeal at this specific point based on its interpretation that the legal case has not yet concluded. This understanding affords involved parties the privilege to appeal after the finalization of the case. This procedural strategy is intended to enhance the legal proceedings’ efficiency and avoid continuous disruptions to the main case due to multiple appeals concerning minor decisions.

The Ruling that Sparked the Appeal

Following Judge Analisa Torres’ July 13 ruling that XRP is not a security when sold on digital asset exchanges, the SEC has since submitted an appeal. Although prompted by the favorable verdict for Ripple, this move by the SEC focuses on an unforeseen development within the legal proceedings.

Schwartz’s Take on Optimizing Legal Proceedings

Schwartz stressed that combining appeals is vital to improve things, with separate appeals likely to make the legal process even longer.

However, the exec clarified a rule for special situations. The SEC argues that the unique situation, in this case, is a reason to do things differently. It suggests stopping the process until the appeal is settled, but Ripple disagrees.

Ripple believes that even if the SEC can appeal, the main lawsuit should proceed while the appeal process happens. This matches the idea of letting the trial continue and looking at appeals carefully when everything else is done.

Addressing the Bitcoin Community’s Rumors

Schwartz provided more information because of rumors in the Bitcoin community about discussions that the SEC might want to appeal Torres’ decision to higher courts.

The Potential Ripple Effect of the Appeal Decision

The outcome of the legal disagreement between Ripple Labs and the SEC could be influenced by the court’s choice about whether to accept the appeal request.

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