Tag: Ripple

Judge rejects motion to dismiss Terraform case, disagrees with Ripple decision

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A United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Terraform Labs is set to go ahead after a U.S. judge overseeing the case denied the firm’s motion to dismiss on July 31.  In handing down the order, the judge also rejected a decision from another judge who ruled that Ripple did not violate securities laws based on their manner of sale. The SEC first filed a suit against Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon on Feb 16, alleging it was once “orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto asset securities fraud.” In…

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Blasts Crypto Exchanges, Avoids Issue of Appeal in Landmark Ripple Ruling

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is once again sounding the alarm on crypto exchanges, saying that the platforms are not working in the best interests of their users.  In a new Bloomberg interview, Gensler says that companies issuing crypto tokens are not being 100% honest with their investors.   The SEC chair zeroes in on crypto exchanges, saying that the centralized platforms are operating in an unacceptable manner by taking advantage of their users. “A lot of investors should be aware, it’s not only a highly speculative…

Ripple Report Foresees Blockchain Saving Financial Institutions $10 Billion By 2030

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Blockchain technology is continually reshaping the financial industry, offering promising transformations in transaction processing. Its potential is immense, as outlined in a recent report by digital payment network Ripple in collaboration with the United States Faster Payments Council (FPC). The report presents a robust case for blockchain’s role in expediting payment systems and the ensuing cost savings. But is the financial sector ready to embrace this emerging technology on a large scale? Financial Institutions To Embrace Faster Payment Systems With Blockchain The survey, which received inputs from 300 finance professionals…

Blockchain will save financial institutions $10B by 2030: Ripple

Blockchain has the potential to save financial institutions approximately $10 billion in cross-border payment costs by the year 2030, according to a recent report. Published by digital payment network Ripple, in collaboration with the US Faster Payments Council (FPC) on July 29, the report surveyed 300 payment leaders across the world, from various sectors, such as fintech, banking, and retail, across 45 different countries. Results show that global payments leaders are dissatisfied with legacy rails for cross-border payments. Learn why 97% believe #blockchain and #crypto will transform the way money…

Ripple Attorney Withdraws From SEC Lawsuit, Will It Affect XRP?

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A recent development in the ongoing showdown between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has seen the withdrawal of another Ripple attorney from the lawsuit, recent court filings reveal. This comes after a motion was filed earlier in the month for Anna R. Gressel to withdraw as attorney of defendant Ripple Labs. This recent withdrawal has cast a shadow of uncertainty as holders of XRP ponder on the likely impact of this development. Ripple Remains Upbeat Despite Attorney’s Withdrawal According to details in the filing made at the…

SEC appeal could amplify Ripple win, says Ripple Labs legal chief

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Concerns of a potential appeal by the United States securities regulator to the landmark Ripple ruling earlier this month were shrugged off by Ripple’s chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty. Alderoty believes if the SEC takes the case to an appeal, the court could move to consolidate Ripple Labs’ partial victory over the financial regulator even further. Speaking on a July 26 TechCrunch podcast, Alderoty reiterated his position that the XRP (XRP) token does not constitute an investment contract and that the Ripple team would not “shy away” from any appeal…

Ducati Partners With Ripple, Prepares To Launch NFT Collection On XRP Ledger

Following a long-term interest in Web3, Ducati partnered with payment company Ripple and is set to launch its first non-fungible token (NFT) collection on the XRP Ledger this week. This step is the motorcycle company’s first venture into the Web3 space and blockchain technology. Ducati Delves Into Web3; Prepares To Launch First NFT Collection Ducati, a renowned motorcycle manufacturer established in 1926, is set to enter the world of Web3 by launching its first-ever digital collectibles on the XRP Ledger. The Bologna-based firm believes this step is essential to strengthen…