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Regulatory pressure from the SECThe SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple accused XRP of being an unregistered security, prompting intense regulatory scrutiny that pressured Coinbase to swiftly delist the token to avoid…
SEC’s legal stance and its implicationsThe SEC’s aggressive classification of certain crypto assets as securities signals a seismic regulatory shift, threatening innovation while pushing projects to reconsider U.S. operations or…
Early challenges and vision for CoinbaseBrian Armstrong launched Coinbase from a San Francisco apartment in 2012, battling skepticism, scarce funding, and crypto’s shadowy reputation—all while envisioning global access to an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Company overviewMetaco is a Swiss-based fintech innovator specializing in digital asset custody and orchestration, empowering global financial institutions to securely manage crypto assets within regulated and scalable infrastructures.Products and servicesMetaco…
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…
Rosie Rios's background in public financeRosie Rios, former U.S. Treasurer with her signature on over trillion in currency, brings unmatched expertise in fiscal policy and government operations to Ripple’s regulatory…