The SEC vs. Ripple case and XRP will be under the spotlight on Thursday, January 30. SEC acting Chair Mark Uyeda and Commissioner Hester Peirce will attend a pre-scheduled closed meeting, marking the fifth of the year. According to the Sunshine Act Notice, the agenda includes:
▪️Institution and settlement of injunction actions;
▪️Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings;
▪️Resolution of litigation claims; and
▪️Other matters relating to examinations and enforcement proceedings.
While these agenda items are standard, the timing is significant. The SEC filed its appeal-related opening brief on January 15. The filing came days before Gary Gensler stepped down as SEC Chair. US President Trump nominated Paul Atkins for SEC Chair, with Mark Uyeda serving as acting Chair. Paul Atkins and acting Chair Uyeda share similar views on crypto regulation, pointing to a more market-friendly approach.
