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Ripple Says Ongoing SEC Lawsuit Presents Global Expansion Opportunities

Top voices in the crypto industry have continued to criticize the US government and its approach toward regulation. American crypto firm Ripple has said that its ongoing lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be a blessing in disguise. The firm’s president, Monica Long revealed this in a recent tell-it-all interview with CNBC. Recall that the SEC first came after Ripple in 2020, accusing the firm of violating federal securities laws. At the time, the regulator said Ripple sold $1.3 billion of its native cryptocurrency XRP, even…

Ripple CEO calls US one of the worst regions for crypto startups

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says that the United States is one of the worst regions for crypto companies as his company has been struggling with the country’s SEC. Garlinghouse discouraged crypto startups and investors from launching in the US at a Token 2049 panel in Singapore.  Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, calls the 🇺🇸U.S. the worst nation for startups to launch. Garlinghouse says the U.S. should consider implementing #crypto policies from Singapore, the 🇬🇧U.K., the 🇦🇪UAE and 🇨🇭Switzerland. — DeFi UnCut (@DefiUncut) September 13, 2023 Moreover, he added that…

US ‘the only country’s crypto startups should avoid, says Ripple CEO

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The United States is one of — if not the worst — place to launch a cryptocurrency startup in the world right now, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, whose firm is in a legal battle with the U.S. securities regulator. “The only country I would not encourage you to start a company right now is in the U.S.,” Garlinghouse said on a Sept. 12 panel at Token 2049 in Singapore. The Ripple boss wants the U.S. to take note from the likes of Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United…

Ripple is staring down an opportunity to fix its closed system

In July, a United States judge ruled that Ripple Labs’ XRP (XRP) token was not a security when sold to the public on secondary markets. While the Securities and Exchange Commission will contest the decision, the broader cryptocurrency community has embraced it, as crypto trades on exchanges might sidestep the securities transaction label. Despite the ruling, the crypto market continues to suffer from broader uncertainty. Ripple has long been entrenched in this battle, but this legal victory might serve as a partial emancipation, allowing the company to relight its former…

Bitcoin BTC Price Drops to $25K as Solana SOL, Ripple XRP, Arbitrum ARB Lead Crypto Losses

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Crypto markets tumbled Monday as traders got spooked by the potential selling pressure from bankrupt exchange FTX. Bitcoin (BTC) fell more than 2% and briefly dipped to as low as $24,963 during U.S. morning hours, its first time below the $25,000 level since mid-June. It has pared some of those losses since, now trading at around $25,140, 2.6% lower in the last 24 hours. Original

Ripple covers Fortress Trust users’ losses

Blockchain startup Ripple covered the losses of Fortress Trust clients as part of its purchase agreement. Fortress said the losses were caused by a “third-party vendor whose cloud tools were compromised”, according to The Block. “Luckily, Ripple was in a position to act quickly to step in and make customers whole, and there have been no breaches to Fortress technology or systems. Fortress notified customers immediately of the incident when it happened — as they mentioned in their tweets.” A spokesperson for Ripple However, the amount of assets lost due…

Ripple Rescues Fortress Trust Customers in Potential Acquisition Deal

Ripple, an investor in Fortress, has stepped in to compensate Fortress customers for any incurred losses as part of the acquisition process. Ongoing discussions surround the potential acquisition of Fortress by Ripple, a cryptocurrency payment network. This unexpected development follows security issues faced by Fortress due to the compromise of a third-party vendor’s cloud tools. While the extent of the crypto loss remains unclear, it raises concerns about the security of clients’ investments. Ripple, an investor in Fortress, has stepped in to compensate Fortress customers for any incurred losses as…

Ripple token XRP set for a significant price surge, analyst predicts

After a brief rally fueled by a favorable court ruling, XRP’s price roller coaster continues, with CryptoSea founder Daan de Rover predicting a “gigantic move.” De Rover, who goes by CryptoRover on YouTube, indicated on X — formerly Twitter — that he expects a significant spike in price for XRP. XRP price analysis XRP, the digital asset of Ripple Labs, saw its price skyrocket on July 13 by over 80% after a significant courtroom victory over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The court ruled that XRP sales on…

Harry Potter actors, Ripple exec feud over home renovation plans

“Harry Potter” actors Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton, and Jim Broadbent aren’t happy with proposed renovation plans put forward by their neighbor, Ripple executive Sendi Young. Harry Potter stars unite According to documents submitted to the UK’s planning department and made available for public viewing on the council’s website, Young and her husband, Daniel — a Web3 specialist — have applied for permission to demolish a one-story building from the 1960s. The building, located adjacent to the Hampstead Cricket Club pitch, is to be replaced with a contemporary structure featuring aluminum…

SEC cites ‘knotty legal problems’ as reason for appealing Ripple ruling 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) argues that the issues raised by the recent court order in favor of Ripple Labs and its native token, XRP, represent complex legal challenges that warrant an appeal of the ruling. The SEC opposes the court’s verdict and has clarified that these “knotty legal problems” warrant a review. SEC not accepting defeat  The SEC is currently engaged in an ongoing legal battle against Ripple Labs, the creators of the XRP altcoin. The regulator seeks to appeal Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling that XRP was a…