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July 14, 2023

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SEC vs. Ripple: Investor Takeaway

by John Hargrave

Investor Takeaway: The recent ruling in the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple is a mixed blessing. Even though XRP is soaring, don’t invest unless you feel it’s a great long-term investment (5+ years), because Ripple’s not out of the woods yet.

It’s been interesting to read the response to yesterday’s ruling in the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. If you follow the crypto news sites, you would think this was the second coming of Satoshi.

The truth: for crypto investors, the ruling is a mixed bag. Continue reading >>

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Must Read

Today's most important stories for crypto investors.

Ripple, Crypto Industry Score Partial Win in SEC Court Fight (CoinDesk)

Investor takeaway: You win some, you lose some. Here's the crypto media's take on the ruling.

Ripple Labs Notches Landmark Win in SEC Case (Reuters)

Investor takeaway: A surprisingly optimistic take on the ruling from Reuters. Our take: Curb your enthusiasm.

State of XRP Ledger Q2 2023(Messari)

Investor takeaway: Meanwhile, daily transactions using XRP have not grown since last year, and the number of active users has declined substantially. XRP is not showing long-term traction yet.

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