XRP has captured attention as it surpasses the $3 mark for the first time in seven years. This surge is bolstered by expectations of a potential exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in 2025, along with the anticipated changes led by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
SEC’s Application Against Ripple
The SEC’s application against Ripple 
$3 focuses on specific sales and distributions rather than XRP’s security status. In 2023, the court confirmed that XRP does not constitute a separate investment contract, and therefore, does not fall under the security classification.
Shift in SEC’s Market Approach
Recent developments have prompted scrutiny of the SEC’s regulatory approach towards cryptocurrencies. A recent court ruling criticized the SEC’s guidance to Coinbase, asserting that the commission has not provided adequate clarity for the crypto sector.
Ripple’s General Counsel, Stuart Alderoty, described the SEC’s appeal against Ripple as a “repetition of already failed arguments.” He noted that the regulatory environment in the U.S. is poised for change, with Ripple making strong progress in this innovative period.
A new era of pro-innovation regulation is coming, and Ripple is thriving.
Ripple stated that the SEC’s appeal is merely an attempt to preserve its defenses, expecting the new SEC leadership to dismiss the case entirely. This decision could lead the SEC to reconsider its cryptocurrency regulation policies.
The SEC’s prolonged legal battle against Ripple centers not on whether XRP is a security but on whether Ripple’s sales and distributions qualified as investment contracts. Ripple argues that these sales and distributions do not require SEC registration. The court ruled that the SEC’s classification of Ripple’s sales as investment contracts was insufficient, favoring Ripple instead. While an appeal from the SEC is anticipated, there are expectations that the new leadership may result in case dismissal.
Recent criticisms of the SEC’s policies toward the cryptocurrency sector and court rulings continue to impact the overall market dynamics.
