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Story: SEC’s XRP Attack: The Hidden Cost Beyond Price Plunge

By MikeT

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The protracted legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inflicted damage on XRP that transcended mere price depreciation, argues a…

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The SEC's initial lawsuit sent shockwaves through the XRP market. Within days, the cryptocurrency's value plummeted by a staggering 73%, from $0.65 to a meager $0.17.

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While the broader cryptocurrency sphere experienced a significant bull market in 2021, with rivals like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana soaring to new peaks, XRP languished,…

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A brief ray of hope emerged in July 2023 when Judge Analisa Torres delivered a pivotal ruling, stating that XRP itself is not a security and that Ripple's programmatic sales did…

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The resignation of SEC Chairman Gary Gensler in November 2024 briefly propelled XRP above $3, seemingly erasing years of losses.

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While XRP's price has recovered significantly from its post-lawsuit lows, many in the community believe its valuation should be considerably higher absent the legal battle.

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"All Things XRP" emphasizes that the SEC's actions against XRP weren't just a temporary financial setback; they represented a five-year delay in progress, eroded market momentum,…

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