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RIPPLE’S XRP INVOLVED IN ANOTHER LAWSUIT AGAINST THE SEC: DETAILS

The SEC had warned Bitnomial that offering XRP Futures could violate securities laws without additional compliance.

Bitnomial has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its five commissioners, accusing the agency of overextending its jurisdiction.

The company’s case disputes the SEC’s classification of XRP as a security, which the agency claims qualifies as an investment contract under the Securities Exchange Act.

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XRP NEWS : RIPPLE CTO DROPS BOMBSHELL AMID RLUSD LAUNCH – IS XRP AT RISK?

▪️RLUSD launch raises questions about XRP’s significance in cross-border payments.

▪️XRP offers no counterparty risk, unlike stablecoins, strengthening its position on XRPL.

▪️Experts predict XRP could rise to $2.47-$10, pending favorable market and legal outcomes.

As Ripple prepares to launch its RLUSD stablecoin, some XRP community members are worried about its impact on XRP’s importance. RLUSD, currently in beta testing and set to launch soon, will be available on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum and may support Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) in some capacities.

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SEN. HAGERTY'S STABLECOIN REGULATION DRAFT AIMS FOR CLARITY, ECHOES HOUSE BILL FRAMEWORK

▪️The draft closely resembles the Clarity for Stablecoins Act worked on in the House of Representatives by Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., and Maxine Waters, D-Calif.

▪️“It is Senator Hagerty’s version of McHenry-Waters,” spokespeople for Sen. Hagerty said in an emailed statement to The Block.

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RIPPLE HITS BACK AT SEC, FILES CROSS-APPEAL

The feud continues: Ripple Labs has announced plans to file a cross-appeal in its ongoing legal case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

This move by Ripple is meant to preserve its legal defenses as the SEC’s own appeal proceeds through the courts. The SEC filed an appeal on Oct. 2 to counter the July 2023 ruling that concluded XRP cannot be classified as a security.

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WHY INDIA IS DELAYING CRYPTO REGULATION—THE SURPRISING REASON BEHIND IT!

India has yet to publish its long-awaited discussion paper on cryptocurrency policy. The country’s focus is elsewhere. For months, there was an expectation that the government would outline its stance by September. However, other pressing issues are now taking priority. So, what’s going on with India’s crypto policy, and why is it taking so long? Let’s explore what’s happening with crypto in India and why it’s not on the top of the list.

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STABLECOINS NO ‘SAFE HAVEN’ FROM US MONETARY POLICY, SAYS EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

The ECB says that stablecoins are vulnerable to both shocks coming from within the crypto world and the decisions of U.S. central bankers.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has challenged the idea that stablecoins are a “safe haven” for investors in times of market turmoil, finding they are actually highly impacted by U.S. monetary policy.

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LEADING STABLECOIN ISSUERS & CRYPTO FIRMS EMBRACE INTERNATIONAL SET OF STABLECOIN STANDARDS

London, United Kingdom, October 9th, 2024, Chainwire

▪️Stablecoin Standard’s newly introduced set of global standards receives endorsement from a number of stablecoin issuers, including GMO-Z.com Trust Company (‘GMO Trust’), StraitsX and BiLira, that offer G10 currencies including JPY, SGD, TRY & USD

▪️Standards also endorsed by top ecosystem participants including Fireblocks, Solana, Bitst,amp, Zodia Markets and JST Digital

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TAIWAN TO TRIAL CRYPTO CUSTODY SERVICES THROUGH LOCAL BANKS IN 2025

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission reportedly plans to start collecting applications from institutions interested in trialing Bitcoin custody services in the first quarter of 2025.

Taiwan is looking to advance institutional cryptocurrency adoption as local regulators aim to pilot crypto storage services through local banks.

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SOUTH KOREA PLANS TO REGULATE CROSS-BORDER STABLECOIN TRANSACTIONS

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to consult with other jurisdictions, including Japan and the EU, on stablecoin rules.  

South Korea’s government plans to apply foreign exchange rules to cross-border transactions involving dollar-pegged stablecoins.

On Oct. 8, the country’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reportedly announced that it was reviewing measures to ensure the soundness of stablecoin transactions.

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CRYPTO.COM FILES SUIT AGAINST SEC AFTER GETTING WELLS NOTICE

▪️Firm warned about operating as an unregistered broker-dealer
▪️Notice is the latest in a string of enforcement actions

Crypto.com filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission after receiving a Wells Notice indicating the regulator’s intention to sue the digital-asset exchange for operating as an unregistered broker-dealer and securities clearing agency. 

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IOTA NEWS: COULD IOTA BE THE NEXT BIG PLAYER IN THE STABLECOIN ARENA?

▪️IOTA’s decentralized technology could serve as the foundation for a compliant stablecoin.

▪️The Trade and Logistics Information Pipeline enables secure and efficient exchange of electronic trade documents.

With Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations reshaping the crypto landscape, IOTA’s decentralized and scalable technology could position itself as the foundation for a new, compliant stablecoin. IOTA’s feeless and efficient framework makes it an intriguing candidate in the search for the next big player in digital assets.