The ongoing legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is nearing a crucial juncture as both parties prepare to file their opposition briefs regarding sealing confidential information. May 20 marks the next significant date in the lawsuit, as Ripple attempts to protect sensitive business details.
Earlier, Ripple filed a motion with the court to seal certain exhibits within the case. The primary purpose of this request is to safeguard confidential business information belonging to Ripple itself, as well as the legitimate interests of its partners and other third parties involved. Additionally, the company requested limited redactions within the briefs related to remedies, particularly those about its audited financial records and associated documents.
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A specific point of contention lies with the discounts offered to institutional buyers of XRP. During a pre-filing meeting, the SEC’s representatives expressed disagreement with Ripple’s request to seal information regarding these discounts. The SEC argued that the details are relevant to their arguments concerning remedies.
Ripple maintains that only the contracts and associated discounts are relevant to the SEC’s case, disclaiming that the specific financial and pricing terms hold no water.
With May 20 established as the deadline for filing opposition briefs, the SEC is anticipated to counter Ripple’s arguments regarding sealing information on XRP institutional buyer discounts.
The SEC may also address Ripple’s request for redactions about specific financial records. Furthermore, third parties potentially involved in the case may also submit their opposition briefs.
After filing these briefs, the court will issue a ruling on the omnibus sealing motion. This ruling will determine which information and exhibits will ultimately be sealed from public view. It’s important to note that the court’s decision can come anytime after the opposition briefs are submitted.
Once the court issues its ruling, both parties have 14 days to file redacted versions of the relevant documents within the public docket. These redacted versions will exclude the information deemed confidential by the court.
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This development also carries potential implications for the broader cryptocurrency industry. The court’s decision on sealing information related to XRP sales could set a precedent for how similar cases involving digital assets handle confidential business data in the future. Although many see the final ruling as the end of Ripple’s woes, the looming specter of an SEC appeal is causing some concern among investors.
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Taipei, Taiwan, 19th June 2024, Chainwire
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