Category: Cryptocurrency
Ripple Labs was ordered to pay a $125 million civil penalty by a federal judge in a case with the SEC regarding the sale of its XRP token to institutional investors. The SEC initially sought $2 billion, but the court significantly reduced this amount. Ripple's CEO called the ruling a victory for the company and the XRP community, emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency industry. Following the ruling, XRP's value increased by 25%.
Keywords: Ripple Labs, XRP, SEC
Update At: 8/8/2024