Stuart Alderoty, legal director of Ripple Labs, thinks the appeal by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could prove to be a key step in strengthening the company’s position over the financial regulator.
Ripple is going from strength to strength
In an interview with TechCrunch, Alderoty strongly emphasized that Ripple is ready to defend its position in court. His conviction is strong – he believes that Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling that XRP is not a security was right and accurate. He boldly argues that an appeal can only confirm this decision and even strengthen its strength.
Of course, not everyone agrees with such optimism. The SEC, which has always been skeptical of many aspects of cryptocurrencies, has expressed a number of reservations about the Ripple verdict. Representatives of the agency suggest that the court erred in treating XRP as a currency rather than a security. SEC lawyers are therefore working on options to appeal the decision.
Meanwhile, Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has indicated that the regulator will continue to evaluate the case and the consequences of the ruling. It is clear that the cryptocurrency market will not be so easily freed from the uncertainty and volatility associated with regulation.
Ripple a hope for the entire crypto market
Alderoty predicts that Ripple’s success will contribute to a more favorable climate for other cryptocurrency projects. He believes that if the courts follow the Ripple ruling, the SEC will have to face the consequences of its past approaches to regulating cryptocurrencies.
There is no doubt that the market needs regulatory stability. Alderoty has spared no criticism of the SEC for its overly aggressive approach and insufficiently clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in the US. He has repeatedly stressed that the lack of consistent and understandable regulation in the US is causing the crypto industry in the country to lag behind other jurisdictions.
Waiting time
In the meantime, cryptocurrency investors and businesses must be patient and cautious, given the uncertain regulatory situation. It may take years for the case to be finally resolved, but it is important to believe in the integrity of their actions and in the innovation potential of the cryptocurrency market.
In conclusion, the SEC’s appeal may strengthen Ripple Labs’ position but the road to full acceptance and market stability in the United States still seems long and requires cooperation between the industry and regulators.
