Ripple CLO Unveils SEC Settlement Offer, Marking Legal Milestone

Ripple’s CLO discloses SEC’s XRP security acknowledgment offer, leading to ongoing legal conflict.
U.S. District Judge Torres rules XRP not a security, contradicting SEC’s allegations.
Stuart Alderoty highlights victory, revealing SEC’s perceived inconsistencies and oppressive tactics.

In a surprising revelation, Stuart Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Ripple, has disclosed crucial details about a settlement offer from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) before the initiation of Ripple’s three-year legal struggle. Alderoty’s revelations on the X platform provide a deeper insight into the complex dynamics of the ongoing legal saga between Ripple and the SEC.

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The SEC’s proposed settlement included a public acknowledgment that XRP, the contentious digital asset, qualifies as a security. Additionally, the regulatory body presented a narrow timeframe for market alignment with existing securities laws, providing stakeholders an opportunity to “come into compliance.”

Ripple, steadfast in its conviction that XRP wasn’t a security, rejected the SEC’s offer, marking a pivotal decision that laid the foundation for the protracted legal battle that ensued.

On December 22, 2020, the SEC officially charged Ripple, alleging securities law violations related to the sale of XRP. A significant turning point occurred on July 13 when U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP itself does not inherently qualify as a security, contradicting the SEC’s assertions.

Commenting on the judgment, Alderoty emphasized that the case’s core focus was to establish that XRP is not inherently a security, irrespective of how others interpret it. Despite skepticism, Ripple emerged victorious, underlining its commitment and resilience in the face of the intense legal confrontation with the SEC.

Alderoty highlighted Ripple’s role in exposing what he termed as the SEC’s “hypocrisy and tyranny” during the lawsuit, referencing a moment when Magistrate Sarah Netburn criticized the SEC for seemingly prioritizing its own goals over adherence to the law.

In essence, Ripple’s journey through the SEC lawsuit symbolizes resilience, challenging norms, and contributing to the ongoing conversation about the regulatory landscape for cryptos. As the legal battle continues, the crypto community keenly anticipates further developments that could shape the future of blockchain-based financial systems.

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