• The ongoing Ripple-SEC case has been fully briefed, with the judge’s decision expected soon.
• Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed hope at Davos that the case will be resolved in 2023, maybe even in the first half.
• He estimated that a decision could be made as early as June.
The ongoing legal dispute between Ripple and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is one of the most prominent cases in the cryptocurrency space. After a year of speculation, the two sides have finally submitted their final round of briefs to the court, asking for summary judgement. This has sparked hope that the case may soon be resolved.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed optimism that the SEC lawsuit would be settled in 2023, and possibly even in the first half of the year. He stated that he believes the court will make a decision in the coming „single-digit months“, potentially as early as June.
The dispute centers around the issue of whether XRP, Ripple’s digital asset, should be classified as a security. If the court rules in favour of the SEC, it could have significant implications, not just for Ripple, but for the entire cryptocurrency industry.
The court has yet to make a decision, and it remains to be seen how the case will play out. However, the fact that both sides have submitted their briefs is a sign that the case is moving forward and may soon come to a conclusion.
Regardless of the outcome, the case has already shed light on the need for clearer regulations surrounding digital assets. It has also sparked debate on the issue of whether or not XRP should be considered a security. Whatever the court decides, it is sure to have long-lasting implications for Ripple, the crypto industry, and the SEC.