Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Addresses Regulatory Clashes on 60 Minutes
Working Title: "Ripple Labs CEO Appears on CBS 60 Minutes to Discuss Dispute with SEC"
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The appearance of Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse on CBS's 60 Minutes has brought to light the ongoing conflict between the cryptocurrency industry and regulatory agencies. In the preview, Garlinghouse stated, "If it weren't for SEC Chairman Gensler, the largest Super PAC (Political Action Committee) for the cryptocurrency industry would not even exist," highlighting the deep legal disputes between the SEC and the cryptocurrency sector.
In response to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's stringent regulations and Ripple's legal battles, the Super PAC "Fairshake" was organized to support pro-cryptocurrency politicians with significant funding, aiming to influence policy changes. Notably, this Super PAC also provided election funds to President-elect Donald Trump, a supporter of cryptocurrency.
Chairman Gensler is set to retire on January 20, 2025, coinciding with the inauguration of President Trump. During his tenure, Gensler has led more than 120 lawsuits, symbolizing strong regulation against the cryptocurrency industry, prompting companies like Ripple to engage in political funding. Garlinghouse stated, "The SEC's stance led Ripple and other cryptocurrency companies to establish the political action committee (PAC) Fairshake."
In December 2020, towards the end of the Trump administration, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple, alleging that the sale of Ripple's XRP coin constituted an unregistered securities sale. Ripple has refuted this claim, spending over $150 million in legal costs so far. An SEC spokesperson argued, "The amount the cryptocurrency industry has spent on legal defense and exerting influence is negligible compared to the money lost by cryptocurrency investors due to fraud and failures."
Therefore, the conflict between the cryptocurrency industry and regulatory agencies signifies more than just a legal battle. It symbolizes the legal uncertainties faced by the cryptocurrency industry, representing a complex situation where legal expenses and political influence converge. This issue has the potential to greatly impact the future of the cryptocurrency market.
This episode of "60 Minutes," covering legal issues related to cryptocurrency, is scheduled to air on CBS at 7 p.m. New York time on the 8th (9 a.m. Seoul time on the 9th). It would be beneficial to watch it.
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