Wed, May 08, 2024 at 22:08

Kang-hoon
- Good day, Annie.
- Today, we have some news about Ripple Labs and their plans for a new stablecoin.
- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that this planned new stablecoin qualifies as an unregistered crypto asset.
Annie
- Oh really?😮 That's interesting.
- What exactly does it mean for a crypto asset to be 'unregistered'?
Kang-hoon
- An 'unregistered' crypto asset refers to a digital currency that hasn't been registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies.
- In this case, the SEC is saying that Ripple's planned stablecoin hasn't been registered as per their regulations.
Annie
- I see...
- So, what's the big deal about it being unregistered?🤔
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Kang-hoon
- Well, if a crypto asset is unregistered, it means it's not under the oversight of regulatory bodies like the SEC.
- This could lead to potential legal issues, as we've seen with Ripple's XRP token.
Annie
- Oh, right!
- I remember hearing about that.
- Ripple got into some trouble with the SEC over XRP, didn't they?😕
Kang-hoon
- Yes, that's correct.
- The SEC first sued Ripple in 2020, accusing the firm of selling XRP as an unregistered security.
- However, last year, Ripple was handed a partial victory against the SEC after a judge ruled that the firm's open-market sales of XRP do not qualify as security offerings as the regulatory body claimed.
Annie
- So, they've had a bit of a mixed track record with the SEC then.😐 What's this new stablecoin they're planning all about?
Kang-hoon
- Ripple announced last month that it is planning on launching a new stablecoin on Ethereum and the XRP ledger.
- They say the dollar-pegged digital asset, which has yet to be given a name, will be fully backed by cash, short-term US government treasuries, and other cash equivalents.
Annie
- Sounds like they have big plans!
- But what does the SEC's stance mean for Ripple and this new stablecoin?🧐
Kang-hoon
- The SEC's stance could potentially pose a significant hurdle for Ripple.
- If they proceed with launching the stablecoin without registering it, they could face legal consequences.
Annie
- That sounds like bad news for Ripple.😟 So, would you say this news is a bad sign for the market?
Kang-hoon
- In the short term, it could indeed be seen as negative news.
- The uncertainty surrounding Ripple's legal situation could potentially impact investor confidence in the company and its digital assets.
- However, it's important to remember that these are just potential outcomes and the actual impact will depend on how things unfold.
- Upon comprehensive consideration, this news is perceived as a 😱Bearish.