Institutional Investors in Panic as SEC Claims Trigger XRP Lawsuit Update

Bill Morgan recently raised concerns about Ripple potentially facing legal challenges due to its ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While Morgan’s analysis is not comprehensive and tends to exaggerate, his point about Ripple’s institutional sales practices is worth discussing in relation to the project’s impact on prices and other factors.

Two days ago, the SEC filed a chart related to remedies, with today being the official date for public disclosure. From an interview with Ripple’s history, it is evident that the SEC is seeking a $7 billion amount for damages and fines, among other things.

Following this statement, Bill Morgan took to Twitter to express his concerns about the SEC’s allegations regarding Ripple’s institutional sales. Morgan highlights the SEC’s claim that Ripple’s heavy discounts have harmed other institutional investors, resulting in $480 million in losses. The SEC argues that these discounted sales have put downward pressure on the market price of XRP.

Morgan suggests that this claim implies that investors who did not receive the discounts may now be potential plaintiffs in class-action lawsuits against Ripple. This opens the possibility for thematic lawsuits to be filed by institutions that claim harm due to the non-disclosure of discounts during their purchases. Morgan emphasizes that a solid argument regarding timing would be necessary for these lawsuits to proceed.

Furthermore, Morgan points out that the SEC’s classification of Ripple’s sales to institutions as investment contracts implies that the disclosure of discounts should have been made if the sales had been registered. This adds another layer of complexity to the legal proceedings and emphasizes the importance of transparency in cryptocurrency transactions.

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