Ripple’s Alderoty accuses the US SEC for BlockFi’s demise

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As the legal battle between Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States nears its conclusion, the fintech is throwing one more punch. Regardless, Ripple’s legal counsel and chief technology officer (CTO) continue to press their case against the SEC, harshly criticizing its anti-crypto enforcement policies. Ripple’s general counsel, Stuart Alderoty, echoed the SEC’s recently released annual report, in which the agency praised itself. According

Ripple publishes a “regulatory white paper” on crypto policy with suggestions for UK legislators

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Ripple, the creator of XRP, hopes to take advantage of its expanding presence in the UK with a regulatory white paper for UK policymakers. The B2B blockchain payment system operator and XRP issuer Ripple has published a “regulatory white paper” with suggestions for UK legislators and regulators drafting laws on cryptocurrency policy. The report’s recommendations are influenced by other regions that have advanced in enforcing crypto regulation, such as Dubai,

The US SEC has handed up key documents in the Ripple case

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In a tiny triumph for Ripple Labs, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has agreed to turn over internal correspondence. Ripple Labs, the custodians of the XRP token, has scored a little victory in its long-running lawsuit with the SEC, acquiring vital documents that may aid in the regulator’s investigation. Ripple has obtained what has become known as the Hinman documents — internal SEC drafts and emails relating to

The SEC attacks companies supporting Ripple as they fear Ripple’s ‘Gigantic Win’ in XRP Suit

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In an effort to support Ripple in the protracted $1.3 billion XRP securities lawsuit, two companies, I-Remit and TapJets, attempted to file amici briefs with the court. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) objected to their efforts. The movers have come under fire from the regulator for attempting to present evidence that is outside the parameters of discovery laws and the court’s prior order. The cross-border payments company I-Remit,