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XRP supply distributionXRP’s 100 billion token supply was pre-mined, with Ripple holding a majority share, strategically distributing allocations to founders, institutional partners, and through programmatic sales to influence liquidity.Escrow mechanism…
Early development and launchXRP emerged in 2012 as a faster, energy-efficient alternative to Bitcoin, developed by Ripple Labs to revolutionize cross-border payments with near-instant settlement and minimal transaction fees.Major partnerships…
Legal background of the SEC vs. Ripple caseThe SEC filed suit against Ripple in December 2020, alleging XRP was sold as an unregistered security—sparking a high-stakes legal battle over crypto…
Understanding the Howey TestThe Howey Test determines whether a transaction qualifies as an investment contract—and thus a security—under U.S. law, based on a landmark 1946 Supreme Court decision.Key components of…
Background of the SEC lawsuit against RippleIn December 2020, the SEC sued Ripple, alleging XRP was an unregistered security—triggering market chaos, delistings, and a sharp plunge in XRP’s price amid…
Regulatory developments affecting XRPGlobal regulators intensify scrutiny on XRP, with new frameworks emerging in Europe and Asia, potentially reshaping Ripple’s operations and influencing the cryptocurrency’s legal classification across key markets.Recent…
Recent developments in XRP regulationRipple scored a partial legal victory as a U.S. judge ruled XRP is not a security in certain transactions, reigniting investor confidence and pushing the token’s…
Key arguments in the SEC vs. Ripple caseLegal experts highlight the SEC’s focus on XRP as an unregistered security, while Ripple counters with claims of regulatory ambiguity and the token’s…
Timeline of the SEC lawsuit against RippleIn December 2020, the SEC sued Ripple, alleging XRP was an unregistered security—triggering immediate market shock and prompting swift responses from major crypto exchanges…
David Schwartz's initial reaction to the lawsuitDavid Schwartz immediately criticized the SEC’s lawsuit, calling it a misguided attack on innovation. He emphasized Ripple’s commitment to transparency and questioned the agency’s…