The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially filed its Form C appeal in the ongoing Ripple case, coinciding with the birthday of its chairman, Gary Gensler. As Gensler turns 67 today, October 18, the SEC has already filed its appeal, meeting a crucial deadline in one of its most significant legal battles in cryptocurrency. The filing, submitted just hours before the midnight deadline, has added another layer of intrigue to an already high-profile case.
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SEC’s Form C Filing Marks a Critical Step
The SEC’s appeal was expected to arrive by today’s deadline, October 18, as indicated by court documents. With Ripple’s legal battle continuing to dominate headlines, the timing of the filing on Gensler’s birthday has not gone unnoticed. The SEC is seeking to reverse parts of the earlier ruling, focusing on the programmatic sales of XRP on digital assets platforms. While this ruling was a win for Ripple and the crypto market, the SEC’s appeal has reignited the case.
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has signaled that the company is prepared for further litigation, marking the next phase of the legal fight. As the briefing begins, both sides are expected to present their final arguments.
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The Ripple Case and Gensler’s Place
The Ripple lawsuit has become a pivotal case in defining how cryptocurrencies are regulated in the United States. To Gensler’s credit, the SEC has been especially forceful in implementing the rules across the crypto space. Today’s filing shows that the SEC remains steadfast in bringing legal proceedings against Ripple even if they have not had a perfect run in court.
There’s been some speculation around the SEC’s October 18 deadline for the Ripple appeal. Amelie (@_Crypto_Barbie) highlighted that SEC Chair Gary Gensler is filing the appeal on his birthday, fueling speculation within the crypto community about whether the timing is “staged,” as they closely follow the development.
Conclusion
As the SEC moves forward with its appeal on Gary Gensler’s 67th birthday, the Ripple case remains a central issue in U.S. crypto regulation. With both sides bracing for a prolonged legal battle, the outcome will likely have a lasting impact on how digital assets are governed in the U.S.
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Maxwell Mutuma
Maxwell is a crypto-economic analyst and Blockchain enthusiast, passionate about helping people understand the potential of decentralized technology. He writes extensively on topics such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, tokens, and more for top publications such as Coingape, Coin Edition, and The Coin Republic. His goal is to spread knowledge about this revolutionary technology and its implications for economic freedom and social good.