Ripple Obtains Contested SEC Documents in XRP Crypto Battle (1)

Oct. 21, 2022, 2:51 PM UTCUpdated: Oct. 21, 2022, 9:48 PM UTC

Ripple Labs Inc. has obtained internal Securities and Exchange Commission emails and other documents that it says could help turn the tide in its high-profile fight with the commission over the fate of its XRP crypto token.

The so-called Hinman documents—handed over by the SEC on a judge’s order—remain confidential, Ripple’s general counsel, Stuart Alderoty, tweeted Thursday, adding: “I’ve always felt good about our legal arguments, and I feel even better now.” A Ripple spokeswoman confirmed the company has obtained the documents.

Many of the documents relate to a 2018 speech given by William Hinman, former SEC director ...

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