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Amaka Nwaokocha2 hours agoSenator Lummis urges clear crypto regulations after XRP rulingThe outcome of the case could establish a precedent that shapes the regulatory landscape for digital assets within the United States.1632 Total views4 Total sharesListen to article 0:00NewsJoin us on social networksUnited States Senator Cynthia Lummis has taken to Twitter to emphasize the significance of a recent court ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, which declared that Ripple’s XRP (XRP) token should not be considered a security when sold on digital asset exchanges. Lummis highlighted that the ruling underscores the urgent need for Congress to establish a comprehensive and unambiguous regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.


In her statement, Lummis stressed the importance of the court ruling and its impact on cryptocurrency regulation. She stated that the verdict reinforces the immediate requirement for Congress to provide a thorough crypto framework that prioritizes the safeguarding of consumers.


The Wyoming senator, who is a longstanding advocate of Bitcoin (BTC), highlighted the importance of a transparent cryptocurrency framework that would protect investors and foster innovation within the cryptocurrency industry.


Additionally, Lummis highlighted the significance of maintaining the Howey test — the legal standard used to assess whether an investment qualifies as a security. She specifically referenced the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, known as the Lummis-Gillibrand bill, a legislative initiative co-introduced by herself and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.My statement in response to the Southern District of New York’s ruling in Securities and Exchange Commission v Ripple Labs, Inc. pic.twitter.com/bmIxR0AmhT— Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) July 14, 2023


The purpose of the bill is to provide clarity and establish regulatory guidelines for digital assets, aligning them with the interpretation of the Howey test.


Lummis’s plea for congressional action holds significant merit, particularly considering the extensive implications of the legal dispute between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The outcome of this case could establish a precedent that shapes the regulatory landscape for digital assets within the United States.


The absence of well-defined guidelines leaves entrepreneurs and investors in a state of uncertainty, impeding innovation and economic expansion.


Related:US senators reintroduce crypto bill aimed at comprehensive regulation


With the ruling partially in favor of Ripple, it remains uncertain how Congress will address Lummis’s appeal for regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency market. Nonetheless, her endeavors indicate a growing acknowledgment among legislators that the crypto industry necessitates a progressive regulatory strategy to unleash its complete potential.


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