Who is Brian Armstrong? A Biography
Early life and educationBrian Armstrong was born in San Jose, California, where he developed an early passion for technology, later earning a dual degree in economics and computer science from…
The Impact of the SEC Lawsuit on Ripple and XRP
Legal background and timeline of the SEC lawsuitIn December 2020, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs, alleging XRP was an unregistered security—triggering a fierce legal battle that reshaped…
Is XRP a Security? David Schwartz’s Explanation
Legal background of securities and XRPUnder U.S. law, a security typically involves an investment of money in a common enterprise with an expectation of profits from others’ efforts—criteria XRP’s classification…
Metaco
Company overviewMetaco is a leading Swiss-based technology company empowering financial institutions to securely manage digital assets with cutting-edge infrastructure tailored for institutional-grade custody and orchestration.Products and servicesMetaco offers interoperable custody…
David Schwartz’s Response to the SEC’s Allegations
Overview of the SEC’s allegationsThe SEC claims Ripple illegally sold over .3 billion in unregistered securities, targeting XRP as a security—igniting a landmark legal battle shaking the entire cryptocurrency industry.Schwartz’s…
How the SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple Started
Background on Ripple and XRPRipple, founded in 2012, developed XRP to enable fast, low-cost cross-border payments—positioning itself as a blockchain-based alternative to SWIFT, with XRP acting as a bridge currency.SEC's…