Securities Law

Highlights: SEC has backed Ripple’s argument that speculation alone should not trigger US securities rules. Lawmakers have delayed crypto market structure talks while agencies prepare joint coordination meetings. The new regulatory drafts propose flexible tests for digital asset classification instead […]

Highlights: A court has dismissed an investor lawsuit on the securities criteria. The judge ruled that Bored Ape NFTs are not securities, as Yuga Labs marketed them as digital collectibles with perks. The ruling supports a wider trend where digital […]

Highlights: The Gemini Earn collapse left customer funds stranded after Genesis froze withdrawals. Settlement talks follow the Gemini IPO, which raised $425 million and lifted shares 16% above the debut price. The SEC and Gemini case outcome may shape future […]

Highlights: Ripple and the SEC have concluded the XRP lawsuit, ending a long legal dispute. Judge Torres’ ruling confirms XRP is not a security when sold to retail investors. XRP ETF approval odds remain high following the settlement between Ripple […]

Highlights: The Brad Garlinghouse-led company has dropped its cross-appeal against the regulatory body and expects it to do the same. Judge Torres denied a joint motion to reduce Ripple’s fine, and both parties later agreed on a lower penalty of […]

Highlights: Ripple and the SEC asked the court to end the case and split the $125 million penalty between them. Judge Torres will decide if Ripple can recover $75 million and lift restrictions. Both sides argue that ending the case […]

Highlights: House lawmakers propose a bill to shift crypto oversight from the SEC to the CFTC for most digital assets. The bill defines most crypto tokens as digital commodities based on how they function within blockchain systems. The new rules […]

Highlights: Ripple proposes clear rules to decide when a crypto token no longer counts as part of an investment contract. The company suggests using network maturity to replace unclear standards in digital asset classification. Ripple has urged the SEC to […]

Highlights: The regulatory agency is accusing Unicoin of misleading investors by inflating figures to lure investors. Unicoin raised over millions of dollars using rights certificates tied to future crypto tokens. The executives are facing charges for promoting high returns and […]

Highlights: Judge Torres rejected Ripple and SEC’s motion due to improper procedure and lack of court jurisdiction. According to Rule 62.1, a court can give its view but cannot take direct action during an appeal. Ripple and SEC still plan […]