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Ripple vs. SEC: New Evidence Tips the Scale in Ripple's Favor
Recent documents have been disclosed in relation to William Hinman, the former director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Corporation Finance from 2017 to 2020, pertaining to the ongoing SEC lawsuit against Ripple Labs. Ripple Labs Stands Strong, Refuses to Back Down
Kylie Kim, the lead defense attorney for Ripple Labs Inc. in their lawsuit against the SEC, has filed a motion to withdraw from the case. This move has induced a slight panic within the Ripple community and even instigated rumors that the lawsuit could be lost. However, the situation isn't as dire as it seems. Montenegro Explores Digital Currency with Ripple Collaboration
Montenegro's Central Bank has forged a partnership with Ripple to examine the potential for a Montenegrin digital currency, which may take the form of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or stablecoin. Although not a member of the Eurozone, Montenegro adopted the euro as its official currency in 2002. 
New SEC duel: the gauntlet is thrown to Paxos
The SEC accuses Paxos Trust, the Pax Dollar, and BUSD stablecoins issuer, of illegal trading securities. You sound like a broken record, Mr. Gensler!
The Commission seems to have a hard time in court: Paxos has been authorized by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS); it operates under its supervision, and its stablecoins are actively used by institutional investors in the United States.
The crypto community will see an epic battle between SEC prosecutors and NYDFS lawyers! We’re wondering who has more powerful attorneys: Paxos or Ripple? 
Ripple and University of Toronto Team Up for Crypto Education
The University of Toronto, Canada's largest higher education institution by enrollment, is partnering with Ripple to establish an independent XRP ledger validator that will primarily process payments, marking a significant step in fostering the upcoming wave of the crypto industry. 
Ripple is one step closer to defeating the SEC
A significant legal development has unfolded in the ongoing legal tussle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A request from the SEC to keep internal records about a key speech made by former director William Hinman confidential has been rejected by the courts. This move has been welcomed by both Ripple and the broader cryptocurrency community. 
Ripple's legal battle with SEC costs $200 million and counting
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company has spent $200 million defending itself against a lawsuit brought by the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). He made this statement during a fireside chat at the Dubai Fintech Summit, highlighting the differences in crypto regulation progress between the U.S., the UAE, and Europe. Court rejects SEC's attempt to keep documents hidden
It looks like the legal battle between the SEC and Ripple is nearing its end. Ripple's lawyers have strengthened their position by citing court arguments from the SEC vs Voyager case. This case set a helpful precedent for XRP, as the judge rejected the SEC's request to ban the sale of the bankrupt company's assets, arguing that the VGX token may be an unregistered security. 
Coinbase supports Ripple in the confrontation with the SEC
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase voiced support for Ripple in the blockchain company's legal battle with SEC that lasted nearly two years. The company filed a request for an amicus curiae or “friends of the court” rule and formally applied to the US District Court. The SEC vs Ripple Lawsuit is Not Over Just Yet
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) legal dispute against Ripple Labs, and individual defendants including CEO of Ripple Labs Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen, continues to garner attention.
On March 24, the court granted the SEC an extension to submit a discovery schedule relating to the case, marking a small victory for the American financial watchdog.