Altcoins News
By Steven Anderson
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Ripple got heated again. David Schwartz, the company's CTO Emeritus, jumped into a fiery debate on March 15 about XRP sales tactics that critics say hurt the token's price.
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The debate started when critics claimed Ripple basically gives away XRP at discount prices, flooding the market and tanking values.
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They've been saying for years that Ripple's constant XRP releases hurt prices by pumping more supply into circulation. But Schwartz thinks they're missing the point entirely.
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And the legal mess keeps getting messier. The SEC sued Ripple back in December 2020, claiming the company sold unregistered securities through XRP sales.
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The lawsuit's outcome could reshape how crypto gets regulated in America. If the SEC wins, other digital assets might face similar scrutiny.
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Schwartz's public comments show Ripple's trying to stay transparent despite the legal chaos.
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Things got more interesting on March 15 when Ripple's legal team filed a motion to dismiss the SEC lawsuit.
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XRP's price has been bouncing around $0.50 lately, reflecting all the uncertainty. Traders are watching every legal development for clues about where the token might head next.
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse keeps saying the company will fight the SEC allegations hard. In a recent interview, he called XRP a legitimate currency and said Ripple is prepared…
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The SEC hasn't responded to Ripple's dismissal motion yet. Legal analysts expect a decision could come in April, which adds pressure to both sides.
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International regulators are watching too. The UK's Financial Conduct Authority issued a statement on March 10 about Ripple's legal issues, saying they're monitoring the…
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But Ripple keeps making deals anyway. On March 12, they announced a partnership with a major Southeast Asian bank to improve cross-border payments in that region.
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Ripple's General Counsel Stuart Alderoty sounds confident about their legal strategy. He said the court proceedings could finally provide clarity on how digital assets should be…
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XRP hit $0.52 on March 14, up slightly from recent lows. The price movement suggests traders think Ripple might have a decent shot at winning or settling the case favorably.
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The SEC's silence on Ripple's dismissal motion has legal experts speculating. Some think the agency is carefully preparing a strong response given how much is at stake.
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