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XRP price surged 20% to $0.83 following hints that Gary Gensler may resign as chairman of the SEC. New leadership at the SEC could potentially lead to the dismissal of lawsuits against XRP and other cryptocurrencies.
Ripple’s XRP token saw a significant increase of around 20%, reaching $0.83 after Gensler suggested during a recent speech that resignation might be on the horizon. According to CoinGecko, this spike represents XRP’s highest value since July 2023.
The recent surge comes after a ruling from a New York court stating that cryptocurrency assets should not be classified as securities when traded on exchanges.
Despite this climb, XRP’s market capitalization is still behind Dogecoin, the leading meme token. Dogecoin has experienced a surge of over 110% since Donald Trump’s reelection announcement, largely due to its ties with Elon Musk, a known supporter of both Trump and Dogecoin.
Under Gensler’s supervision, XRP and Ripple Labs have been involved in ongoing legal challenges with the SEC. His potential resignation could alter the landscape, potentially allowing XRP to avoid significant legal troubles.
As Trump gears up for another presidential term, the crypto community is optimistic that he will fulfill his promise of replacing Gensler on his first day in office.
Reports have emerged that Trump’s transition team is looking into pro-crypto individuals for key roles in the SEC, including Dan Gallagher, the chief legal officer of Robinhood Markets and a former SEC commissioner.
Implications for the SEC vs. Ripple Case
If Gensler does resign, a new SEC chair could be appointed, which may lead to the annulment of non-fraud cases against crypto firms.
There are speculations that the new SEC leadership may favor negotiating a settlement with Ripple instead of dragging out the litigation. Such a settlement could involve financial penalties but would allow Ripple to operate without the burdens of ongoing legal battles.
Joe Rubin, the CEO of ConsenSys, expressed hope for beneficial legal changes for digital assets under a Trump presidency, suggesting that ongoing SEC lawsuits against crypto firms might be dismissed or resolved amicably.
The dismissal of SEC lawsuits under Trump’s potential administration could benefit not just XRP but also other altcoins facing SEC challenges, including Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA).
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