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American Crypto Business? Welcome to France!
In late April, the European Parliament gave the green light to the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation. MiCA has emerged as the first-ever and most comprehensive package of standards and rules governing the crypto industry across EU nations. This development prompts us to ponder how the ripple effects of MiCA will be felt outside Europe. 
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 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. 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. 
The Evolution of XRP: From Shitcoin to Respected Investment
The saga of Ripple commenced in 2012 and has since gone through numerous transformations involving developmental changes, rebranding, structural modifications, and changes in ownership. Still, it continually attracted banks and traders. Yet, that was merely the beginning of the trials... 
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 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. 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. 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.