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A landmark lawsuit is sending ‘ripples’ through the world of cryptocurrency

Visual representations of digital cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) and Bitcoin (BTC).
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One of the most significant aspects of the Ripple v. SEC ruling is the clarification on the status of digital assets says Harley Thomas.

The cryptocurrency world has been closely following a legal battle between Ripple Labs, the company behind digital asset XRP, and the SEC.

This lawsuit, which began in December 2020, has become a defining case for the entire cryptocurrency industry. Its outcome could set a significant precedent for how digital assets

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