In this episode, Paul Brigner welcomes Marisa Coppel, Senior Counsel for the Blockchain Association, for a discussion on the the recent Ripple ruling and its implications for the crypto industry. Coppel highlights that the court ruling clearly states that XRP, the token, is not a security but can be part of a securities transaction or offering. This distinction is seen as a win for the industry, especially given SEC Chair Gensler's stance that all tokens, except for Bitcoin, are securities. The court also broke down the sales of XRP into three categories: institutional sales, programmatic sales, and other distributions, each with different implications under securities law. The discussion also touched on the ongoing SEC enforcement action against Coinbase and the potential implications of the Ripple ruling for other altcoins and the broader crypto industry.

EPISODE LINKS

Marisa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisatashman/

Marisa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTCoppel

Blockchain Association Website: https://theblockchainassociation.org/

Blockchain Association on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockchainassociation/

Blockchain Association on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockchainassn

PODCAST INFO

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HOST INFO

Paul Brigner's Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulbrigner

Paul Brigner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbrigner/

Electric Coin Co. Website: https://electriccoin.co

Electric Coin Co. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElectricCoinCo

00:00 Welcome

00:42 Introducing Marisa Coppel, Senior Counsel, Blockchain Association

01:21 Diving into the Ripple Ruling

10:00 Next Steps for the Ripple Case

14:01 The Effect on Alt-coins and the Precedential Value of the Ripple Ruling

17:17 The Big Picture Impact of the Ripple Ruling

19:40 Marisa and Jake's Paper on SEC Chair Gensler and the Wells Notice Process

25:22 More on the Wells Notice Process

27:26 Anticipating the Next Crypto Litigation and Regulatory Activity

29:45 Marisa's Role at Blockchain Association and Her Crypto Story

36:35 Looking Forward to BA's Policy Summit and Conclusion

DISCLAIMER

Please be advised that the information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be taken as legal or financial advice. The opinions and views expressed by our guests are their own and may not reflect the official stance of the organizations they represent or those of Electric Coin Co. Always consult a legal or financial professional before making any decisions.