The court ruling in the SEC vs Ripple case deemed past direct sales of XRP to institutional clients as securities. This has implications for Ripple and the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Legal experts caution that the ruling is not binding precedent and could be appealed and reversed. It also raises questions about the legal status of other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum. Despite uncertainties, the market response to Ripple’s victory was immediate, with the price of XRP surging. The ruling highlights the need for clearer regulations in the crypto industry. The industry is now waiting for potential appeals and further developments in the case.
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