Former SEC Director’s Recent Statement Excites Ripple and XRP Army

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to halt its appeal in the Ripple case, according to John Reed Stark, the former director of the SEC’s Internet Enforcement Office.

Stark explained on X that the agency’s broader shift in crypto enforcement strategy signals a fundamental change in its approach, potentially leading to the withdrawal of multiple ongoing cases.

SEC’s Changing Stance on Crypto Enforcement

Recent developments indicate that the SEC’s enforcement efforts against major cryptocurrency firms are being reassessed. On Friday, the SEC informed the Second Circuit that its newly formed Crypto Task Force may facilitate a resolution in its case against Coinbase, leading the agency to request a brief delay in responding to Coinbase’s appeal.

The SEC’s motion cited the need for additional time to conduct an appropriate review of crypto-related issues, suggesting a potential softening of its legal battles against digital asset firms.

This move follows a similar request in the Binance case, where the SEC and the crypto exchange jointly asked a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to stay the case for two months. The agency’s newly created task force is expected to play a key role in digital asset regulation, which could directly impact pending litigation.

Implications for the Ripple Appeal

With the SEC effectively pausing cases against Coinbase and Binance, Stark predicts that the agency will take the same approach with its appeal against Ripple. He believes all crypto-related litigation, including the Ripple appeal, will be put on hold or withdrawn entirely.

Stark also pointed to internal shifts within the SEC as further evidence of its changing priorities. Notably, Jorge Tenreiro, a lead litigator in high-profile crypto cases, has been reassigned, signaling a potential retreat from aggressive enforcement actions.

Additionally, Stark noted that the SEC’s specialized Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit has been rebranded as the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit, further suggesting a shift in focus.

New Leadership and Strategic Recalibration

The recent changes come in the wake of Mark Uyeda’s appointment as the SEC’s acting chairman on January 20. Under his leadership, the agency appears to be reevaluating its regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies.

The creation of the Crypto Task Force and the agency’s willingness to pause major enforcement actions, suggests a shift toward regulatory clarity rather than litigation.

Stark predicts that the SEC will significantly scale back its crypto-related enforcement efforts. He expects formal and informal investigations to slow, active litigation to be paused or settled on favorable terms for crypto firms, and ongoing appeals, such as the one against Ripple, to be dropped altogether. He wrote, “The SEC crypto-enforcement is as dead as Julius Caesar.”

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