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Should You Forget Bitcoin and Buy XRP Instead?

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The differences between XRP and other cryptocurrencies XRP is the native cryptocurrency of Ripple, a blockchain ledger which is used as a cheaper, faster, and more secure alternative to the widely used SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) protocol for money transfers. To make matters worse, the U.S.

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Is Ripple (XRP) a Millionaire Maker?

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Its purpose is to move money across international borders with low fees, fast transactions, and unbreakable security. They also tend to come with unfavorable exchange rates, keeping more money in the payment processors' pockets. The courts have sided with Ripple, and the SEC might not file an appeal of that verdict.

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The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000

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Legal challenges and market perception If you've heard of Ripple at all, it's probably because of the legal challenge it's facing. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched a lawsuit against Ripple Labs and some of its top executives in December 2020. Here's why. It's a high-stakes challenge.

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Should You Buy XRP While It's Under $1?

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At the beginning of August, the long-running Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) court case against Ripple (the company behind the XRP token) finally wrapped up, and it looks like the worst of XRP's regulatory headaches is over. The SEC claimed it was a security, while Ripple claimed it was a cryptocurrency.

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The Ripple Effect: Is This Ruling a Turning Point for Cryptocurrency Regulation?

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The SEC vs. Ripple story so far Let's start with a quick synopsis. Every Ripple investor worth their salt is aware of the organization's legal challenges. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched a lawsuit against Ripple Labs and a few key executive (including CEO Brad Garlinghouse) in December 2020.

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Should You Buy XRP (AKA Ripple) While It's Under $1?

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Legal challenges shape XRP's investment trajectory You know what I'm talking about. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against the Ripple Labs organization and its leaders four years ago, accusing them of selling unregistered securities in the early days of XRP.

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JPMorgan to Pay SEC Fines for Deleting Electronic Records

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Image source: Getty Images What happened The SEC has fined JPMorgan Chase & Co. $4 On Thursday, the SEC said JPMorgan accidentally deleted the records in the first quarter of 2018 as it was troubleshooting glitches. The commission has ordered JPMorgan to pay a fine. In 2021, the SEC fined JPMorgan subsidiary “J.P.