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On Monday, October 23, 2023, US District Judge Analisa Torres signed an order that formally dismissed the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen. With this landmark order, the claims levied by the SEC against these Ripple figures are terminated in their entirety, marked with prejudice, ensuring

In a notable turn of events, Ripple announced that CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen were cleared of all allegations lodged against them by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has decided to dismiss the charges with prejudice, signaling a significant setback for the government agency. This dismissal marks the

John E Deaton, a prominent lawyer known for representing XRP holders and vocalizing his criticisms of Jay Clayton’s tenure as the SEC Chairman, recently took to Twitter to highlight what he believes to be glaring conflicts of interest surrounding the SEC’s enforcement action against Ripple, its CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and co-founder Chris Larsen. Deaton tweeted,

Bitcoin (BTC) hit new three-month highs on Oct. 23 as the week’s first Asia trading session produced snap gains. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin bulls face crunch BTC price resistance Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price adding momentum to reach $30,944 on Bitstamp. The largest cryptocurrency saw its first weekly

Investment expert and seasoned author Linda P. Jones recently weighed in on the ongoing legal showdown between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The financial analyst provided an insight into what will likely go down if the payment company and the SEC meet at the negotiation table. Talks of a potential settlement

On October 19, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dismissed all its claims against Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, and Co-founder, Chris Larsen. Following this, Larsen called out the financial regulator, stating why it had to be held accountable for its actions.  Larsen Calls SEC A Rogue Administrative State In a post shared on his

In an interesting turn of events, the United States Securities and Exchange Securities (SEC) voluntarily dropped its case against Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Christian Larsen on Thursday, October 19. While this move implies that the trial scheduled for April 2024 will no longer hold, the financial regulator is still pursuing other parts of the

In a surprising twist, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its case against Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen.  The dismissal agreement, reached by both parties, means that the scheduled trial for April next year will no longer proceed. However, it is important to note that while the charges against Garlinghouse

Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. Bitmain allegedly fired staff after salary complaints Bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining manufacturer Bitmain has allegedly fired three of its employees for speaking to the media regarding the withholding of salary payments by their employer.  According to local news reports on Oct.

In an effort to advance the growth and adoption of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), Ripple Labs Inc. has partnered with Frankfurt-based Tokentus Investment AG, an investment company specializing in the blockchain sector. As part of Ripple’s XRPL Accelerator Program, the German investment firm will support emerging start-ups by offering mentorship and guidance. The XRPL Accelerator

Sui’s native SUI token has struggled to regain ground after plunging more than 9% amid allegations from South Korean regulators, which have accused the Sui Foundation of manipulating the supply of the token for its own gain.  SUI token gained a little under 1% in the last 24 hours after falling from $0.41 on Oct.

After surging above the $0.51 mark on Monday, the XRP price has been on a decline once more. This has seen the asset drop back below $0.49 as obvious selling pressure continues to mount on the altcoin. The major focus of holders has been on where this sell pressure is coming from and a number

Ethereum restaking — proposed by middleware protocol EigenLayer — is a controversial innovation over the past year that has some of the brightest minds worried about the potential ramifications. Restaking involves reusing staked or locked-up Ether tokens to earn fees and rewards. The restaked tokens can then help secure and validate other protocols.  Proponents believe

Ripple Labs has once again piqued the interest of the XRP community. The company’s official website might reveal an important strategic direction. The XRP army’s fervor was sparked by the discovery of a job posting for a “Shareholder Communications Senior Manager.” This position, many in the community argue, suggests that Ripple could be gearing up

Decentralized liquid staking protocol Lido Finance has announced a decision to cease operations on the Solana blockchain following a community vote in Lido’s decentralized autonomous organization. The proposal to sunset Lido on Solana was first put forward by Lido’s peer-to-peer team on Sept. 5, citing unsustainable financials and low fees generated by Lido on Solana.

The competition between Ripple and Ethereum has been a long-running one given the capabilities of both networks. This was further exacerbated by the fact that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chose to bring a lawsuit against Ripple over XRP being allegedly a security but the same was not done about Ethereum’s ETH token.

The S&P 500 Index nudged higher by 0.45% to record its second positive week. While the United States equities markets were a slow mover, gold witnessed a massive run-up of more than 5% this week. Its rally of 3.11% on Oct. 13 was its best one-day performance since Dec. 1 of last year. However, the

Ether (ETH) price experienced a 7% decline between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12, hitting a seven-month low at $1,520. Although there was a slight rebound to $1,550 on Oct. 13, it appears that investor confidence and interest in Ethereum are waning, as indicated by multiple metrics. Some may argue that this movement reflects a broader

Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in favor of Ripple against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has had several impacts on XRP by extension. Highlighting one of them, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty mentioned how the token stands out in the US because of the court’s decision.  XRP’s Unique Status Following Court’s Ruling

Renowned pro-XRP lawyer, Jeremy Hogan, who has been at the forefront of providing insights into the Ripple vs. US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case over the last years, recently shared a detailed breakdown of possible outcomes in the ongoing legal battle. In his most recent tweet, Hogan, known for his in-depth YouTube video updates,