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BITNOMIAL SET TO LAUNCH CFTC-APPROVED XRP FUTURES ON MARCH 20, WITHDRAWS SEC LAWSUIT
The decision comes following the SEC dropping its lawsuit against Ripple on the XRP case.
Bitnomial will launch its CFTC-approved XRP futures contracts on March 20 and drop its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
The firm said its decision to withdraw its lawsuit was driven by the regulator’s move to abandon legal action against Ripple.
According to the March 19 announcement, the contracts will be physically settled, providing a new regulated trading instrument for institutional and retail investors’ exposure to XRP.
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Bitnomial clients will gain access to XRP futures immediately at launch. In contrast, prospective clients can onboard through Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) partners, including R.J. O’Brien and Associates, Marex Capital Markets, and Bitnomial Clearing.
The introduction of these contracts follows the broader trend of increased regulatory clarity in the crypto sector, particularly as legal developments reshape the landscape for digital assets.
One such development was Ripple’s decisive victory against the SEC. The regulator formally dropped its appeal in the long-standing legal battle over XRP’s classification. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed the resolution on March 19, calling it a significant moment for the industry.
Initiated in December 2020, the case accused Ripple of conducting unregistered securities sales worth $1.3 billion. A key ruling in August 2024 determined that XRP is not a security when traded on public exchanges, although penalties were upheld for institutional sales.
The ruling ordered Ripple to pay $125 million in penalties, significantly lower than the SEC’s original demand of nearly $2 billion.
The regulator and Ripple appealed the decision, with the SEC ultimately deciding to let go of its appeal. However, Ripple’s appeal to avoid the fine and clear XRP’s status as security on institutional sales is still up.
Bitnomial ends lawsuit against SEC
In tandem with the launch of its XRP futures, Bitnomial announced it has voluntarily dropped its lawsuit against the SEC.
The firm had sued the regulator in October 2024 over jurisdictional disputes concerning futures contracts based on XRP’s price.
Bitnomial initially filed for its XRP futures product in August 2024 after the federal ruling that XRP is not a security, challenging the SEC’s stance on overseeing XRP derivatives.
The firm’s decision to dismiss its case is based on the shifting regulatory environment and improving clarity regarding digital asset classification.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: CryptoSlate
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PRESIDENT TRUMP TO SPEAK AT DIGITAL ASSETS SUMMIT TOMORROW
President Donald Trump will make history as the first sitting U.S. president to speak at a Bitcoin and crypto conference, delivering remarks at Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York City tomorrow.
President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a speech at Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York City on March 20. This will be the first time a sitting U.S. president has addressed a Bitcoin and crypto conference, highlighting the growing influence of digital assets in mainstream financial policy.
Although this marks his first speech as a sitting president at a crypto event, Trump has previously engaged with the Bitcoin community, having spoken at the world’s largest Bitcoin conference in Nashville last summer while on the campaign trail. His return to the stage now as president further highlights the continued support from the U.S. government on Bitcoin.
Trump’s speech at DAS comes only a couple weeks after moving forward with officially integrating Bitcoin into his national strategy, when he signed an executive order establishing the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, positioning BTC as a key asset for the country’s financial future.
Joining the lineup tomorrow at DAS is Strategy’s Michael Saylor, who will deliver a keynote speech and engage in a fireside chat with Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo.
Additionally, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart will host a panel discussion with BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets Robbie Mitchnick and Nasdaq’s Head of U.S. Equities & Exchange-Traded Products Giang Bui, where they will delve into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin ETFs and institutional adoption.
The announcement of Trump’s participation follows remarks from Bo Hines, Executive Director on Digital Assets for President Trump, who spoke earlier this week at DAS. Hines reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to accumulating Bitcoin for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, stating:
“I think it’s high time that our President started accumulating assets for the American people, which is what President Trump is doing rather than taking it away.”
He also emphasized the administration’s approach to acquiring Bitcoin in budget-neutral ways, likening BTC accumulation to gold reserves:
“You know, I’ve been asked all the time, it’s like how much do you want? Well, that’s like asking a country how much gold do you want – as much as we can get."
Trump’s executive order has already sparked legislative action aiming to build on this momentum. Senator Cynthia Lummis and Congressman Nick Begich have each proposed plans for the U.S. to acquire 1 million BTC over the next five years, ensuring a long-term reserve of the scarce asset.
Earlier today at DAS, House Majority Whip and Congressman Tom Emmer stated that he believes this legislation will be enacted “before this congress is done.”
@ Newshounds News™
Source: Bitcoin Magazine
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