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Ripple has challenged the SEC’s penalties in the XRP lawsuit. They have argued that they complied with the law and the SEC’s demands are excessive. Legal experts offer differing timelines for a resolution, with some expecting it in months and others predicting it could continue into next year.
Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, recently discussed his loyalty to Ripple and regretted going for stock over XRP. He was recruited by Ripple’s founder, Chris Larsen, for his loyalty to Ripple. Schwartz also clarified that his allegiance lies with Ripple, and not Larsen.
Hence, said he’d leave when he no longer enjoys what he does. Although he owns many Ripple stock ,he wishes he’d chosen XRP. Following this public declaration, he has highlighted the story of Ripples shares ahead of the IPO (Initial Public Offering).
Ripple CTO’s Perspective and Community Speculation
Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, has revealed the liquidity differences between the shares of Ripple and XRP as the company awaits an IPO. Schwartz highlighted XRP’s superior liquidity compared to privately held company stocks. In fact, this has sparked discussions within the XRP community about his potential stock holdings and an IPO’s implications for his portfolio.
XRP saw a meteoric rise to $3.84 in 2018 but faced significant declines due to market volatility and legal challenges from the SEC. Despite setbacks, it remains a top ten cryptocurrency; David Schwartz remains confident in XRP’s long-term potential. However, analysts offer contrasting predictions on its future value.
Read more: XRP Price Milestone: Ripple CTO Touts 1500% Growth Over Seven Years
Schwartz’s IPO Plans and Future Outlook
Ripple’s CTO is thinking about selling some stock as his options are expiring soon. This expiry would lead to potentially high taxes. Meanwhile, Ripple’s plans for an IPO in the U.S. are on hold due to a legal dispute with the SEC. Irrespective of this delay, CEO Brad Garlinghouse remains hopeful, with Ripple valued at $11 billion and ongoing investor discussions.
XRP Price Trends
XRP’s price increased by 6% because Ripple is disputing the SEC’s late submission of expert materials in court. Ripple has asked the court to ignore the SEC’s recent expert reports, saying they were submitted too late and contained important financial details. Defense lawyer James Filan talked about this, and as a result, XRP’s price went over $0.55, making its weekly increase more than 10%.
Read more: Ripple vs. SEC: Ripple Labs Fights Back Against SEC’s “Surprise” Witness
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Ripple has challenged the SEC’s penalties in the XRP lawsuit. They have argued that they complied with the law and the SEC’s demands are excessive. Legal experts offer differing timelines for a resolution, with some expecting it in months and others predicting it could continue into next year. Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, recently discussed his … Read MoreNews, Ripple (XRP)
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