Ripple Supports SEC's Crypto Regulation Proposal
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Ripple has submitted a letter in support of the SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, requesting clarification on the definition of securities and the timing of issuer obligations. This proposal includes exemptions for certain crypto investment contracts, allowing up to $500,000 to be raised over four years.
Ripple's Support for SEC Regulation
Ripple has expressed its support for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed Regulation Crypto Assets by submitting a letter on October 20. In this letter, Ripple emphasizes the need for clearer definitions regarding the classification of tokens as securities and the timeline for the legal obligations of issuers.
The SEC unveiled this proposed regulation on August 18, 2023. A key element of the proposal is to exempt certain crypto investment contracts from the obligation to register as securities. Specifically, it allows issuers to raise up to $500,000 over four years, or up to $75 million every 12 months, under certain conditions. Issuers are required to provide disclosures focused on principles while still being subject to laws against fraud and market manipulation.
Additionally, the proposal includes a conditional safe harbor provision, which would allow a crypto asset to not qualify as a security investment contract if the core management activities promised in the investment contract have been completed. It's important to note that this proposal is still in the suggestion stage, and the SEC's response to the feedback from Ripple and others remains to be seen.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins reiterated on September 14 that the commission intends to continue its regulatory work within its legal authority, regardless of congressional legislation. The SEC is currently in the process of developing proposals like Regulation Crypto Assets and will continue to accept public comments beyond the initial October 20 deadline as it reviews the submitted opinions before finalizing any regulations.