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Binance Lawsuit Paused, Former SEC Official Says Ripple Lawsuit Could Be ‘Fully Withdrawn’

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Anjali Belgaumkar

The SEC’s changing stance on digital assets is now at a critical juncture. Recently, both the SEC and Binance requested a Washington, D.C. federal judge to pause the ongoing enforcement action for two months. This pause is seen as part of the agency’s effort to develop a clearer framework through its newly formed crypto task force. As part of this process, the SEC may reconsider its entire approach to crypto regulation, potentially influencing the ongoing Ripple case.

The Ripple Case in Context: A Pause Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty

The ongoing litigation involving Ripple has become emblematic of the larger questions surrounding the SEC’s jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies. John Reed Stark, a former SEC official, has analyzed the potential impact of the SEC’s shift in enforcement strategy, suggesting that Ripple and similar cases could be stalled or resolved with favorable outcomes for the defendants. Stark predicts a disruption in the SEC’s crypto enforcement efforts, with a shift towards pausing ongoing litigation and reconsidering how digital assets are classified under U.S. securities laws.

Ripple, which has been embroiled in a legal battle with the SEC over the classification of its XRP token, is particularly affected by the SEC’s reconsideration of its crypto enforcement strategy. The SEC’s initial position was that XRP, as a cryptocurrency, should be treated as a security. 

Stark’s View on the Future of Crypto Regulation

While Stark recognizes the regulatory vacuum in crypto space, he has also been outspoken about the dangers he believes cryptocurrencies pose. He critiques the crypto industry’s propensity for fraud, manipulation, and systemic risks, particularly citing the connection between crypto assets and criminal activities like ransomware and human trafficking.

Criticizing the agency, he wrote,

“The Stark reality is that shutting down the SEC’s crypto-enforcement program will make matters a lot worse not only for investors but for everyone everywhere. The crypto-contagion will spread like a plague and infect all aspects of global securities markets — including those who have nothing to do with, and want nothing to do with, digital assets.”

Anjali Belgaumkar

Writer by choice, CryptoCurrency Writer, and Researcher by chance. Currently, focusing on financial news and analysis, as well as cryptocurrency news and data. One may not call me a crypto “Enthusiast” but trust me I'm getting there.

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