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In a recent statement, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, scrutinized the definitions of a crypto “ecosystem” as outlined in a March 27 court ruling concerning Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The ruling, made by Judge Katherine Failla, differentiated the term “ecosystem” to describe coordinated enterprises by issuers and promoters of thirteen crypto-assets.
Last week’s Coinbase decision has 4 different confusing definitions of what constitutes a crypto “ecosystem.” pic.twitter.com/GZlH0l51c6— Stuart Alderoty (@s_alderoty) April 1, 2024
This distinction determined their status as “securities” under federal law. Alderoty criticized this approach, arguing that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) overly complicates the concept. He suggests that acquiring a token always implies investment in an “ecosystem,” irrespective of the acquisition’s context.
The commentary follows a notable decision on March 27,…
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