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What are the legal arguments being made in the XRP lawsuit?

avatarEllis MonDec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago1 answers

Can you provide an overview of the legal arguments being made in the XRP lawsuit and how they may impact the cryptocurrency industry?

What are the legal arguments being made in the XRP lawsuit?

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  • avatarDec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
    The legal arguments in the XRP lawsuit are focused on whether XRP should be considered a security or not. The plaintiffs argue that XRP meets the definition of an investment contract and should be regulated as a security. They claim that Ripple conducted an unregistered securities offering and misled investors about the risks and potential returns of XRP. On the other hand, Ripple asserts that XRP is a digital asset and not a security. They argue that XRP has a different purpose and should be subject to different regulations. The outcome of this lawsuit could shape the future of the cryptocurrency industry and how it is regulated.