Ripple Case Ruling: SEC's Key Takeaways and Ripple's Surprising Victory

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has responded to District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case concerning XRP. The SEC highlighted the significant financial penalties imposed on Ripple Labs and pointed out its ongoing violations of securities law. Despite Ripple celebrating a 94% reduction in fines, the SEC emphasized that the court acknowledged Ripple's violations.

SEC Reacts to Court Decision in Ripple-XRP Case

The SEC commented on the decision made by Judge Torres regarding Ripple Labs, stemming from a 2020 lawsuit about unregistered XRP sales. According to Fox Business correspondent Eleanor Terrett, the SEC spokesperson stated:

"The court granted the SEC’s motion for remedies including an injunction barring Ripple from committing additional violations of the securities laws and significant civil monetary penalties totaling more than 12 times the amount Ripple suggested was appropriate."

In the ruling, Judge Torres imposed a $125 million civil penalty and an injunction against further violations, while rejecting the SEC’s request for a $2 billion penalty. Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, hailed the 94% reduction in the SEC’s penalty as a victory for Ripple and the broader industry, asserting that the SEC’s challenges against the XRP community are now concluded.

The SEC noted:

"As the Court found, the fact that Ripple has shown a ‘willingness to push the boundaries of the [Court’s summary judgment] Order evinces a likelihood that it will eventually (if it has not already) cross the line.’"

The spokesperson added that the court recognized the egregiousness of Ripple’s conduct and reiterated that securities laws apply regardless of the technology or labels used by firms.

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