Listen, think about it — after four years, the SEC has finally closed the case against Ripple. This is a really big turnaround for the entire crypto industry, especially against the backdrop of Donald Trump's return to big politics. Many say that with his coming to power, the climate in the field of cryptocurrencies is changing again, and this can be seen even by the actions of regulators such as the SEC.
Previously, the SEC actively sued crypto companies, claiming that they violated securities laws. But Ripple stood its ground to the end — and it seems to have won. The company's chief lawyer, Stuart Alderotti, posted a video where he said in plain text:: The SEC realized that you can't punish for violating laws that you haven't really explained yourself. That is, the crypto business has never been given clear rules, but demands have been made. According to him, now the "restoration of order" will begin, and Ripple can finally focus on its work, rather than endless trials.
The most interesting thing is not just the victory of one company. This is a signal to the entire industry that it is possible to start a new chapter, where there will be real, understandable regulation. Alderotti explicitly called on Congress to get involved and help build a normal policy — not through courts and fines, but through dialogue and constructive action.
And this is happening against the background of other major events. Ripple is expanding: they recently bought Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, which is not a small thing, but a big step into the market of large financial players. And the XRP exchange rate, despite the news, is holding steady at about $2.20 per coin, with a slight drop within the margin of error.
But not everything is so smooth. The SEC is currently slowing down the launch of ETFs for XRP and other cryptocurrencies like Solana, and the final decision on these funds has been postponed until June 17. This can affect both the market and the legitimacy of cryptocurrencies in the eyes of institutional investors.
So it turns out that we are at a crossroads: either the industry will get a chance to work according to clear and transparent rules, or it will return to the gray zone of uncertainty again.
Do you think this is a real step towards adult, thoughtful regulation of the crypt in the United States — or just a respite from a new wave of pressure?
