Messari CEO highlights Ripple vs. SEC impact on crypto, praises Ripple CLO & Coinbase CLO while discussing other political implications on crypto.
Recently, Ryan Selkis, the CEO of Messari, a top crypto market intelligence firm, took to Twitter to share his insightful “95 THESES” about crypto for the second half of 2023.
In his analyses, Selkis emphasized the profound impact of the legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on non-bitcoin digital assets and their trading within the United States.
Ripple CLO Is The Most Important Lawyer
Hinting at an impending ruling in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit, Selkis mentioned the significance of Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at Ripple, recognizing him as one of the most influential lawyers in crypto.
With the legal battle poised to shape the future of the crypto industry, Selkis underscored Alderoty’s role as a key figure in the ongoing lawsuits of 2023.
“If 2023 is the year crypto sued the government, then Stuart Alderoty is the most important lawyer not named…,” Selkis remarked.
Messari CEO, further said that Ripple vs. SEC case outcome will shape non-bitcoin digital asset trading in the U.S. Ruling imminent. He said the ruling may come soon.
14/ If 2023 is the year crypto sued the government, then @s_alderoty is the most important lawyer not named Paul Grewal.
Ripple's case vs. the SEC will have an enormous impact on the future of non-bitcoin digital assets and their trading in the U.S. The ruling is due soon. pic.twitter.com/IOxfejO7FD
— Ryan Selkis ? (@twobitidiot) July 11, 2023
Notably, Alderoty has been a vocal critic of the US SEC, filing motions and briefs that argue that the lawsuit against Ripple lacks merit. In a recent interview, he made it known that he would immediately file an appeal should the US judge grant victory to the SEC.
Furthermore, Alderoty was part of the forces that saw to the ultimate release of the Hinman emails —a crucial piece in the ruling of the Ripple vs. SEC case. Experts have argued that the multi-year case could end in August 2023.
The Role of Coinbase CLO
Furthermore, Selkis brought attention to other notable individuals who would play pivotal roles in the second half of the year. He commended Paul Grewal, the CLO of Coinbase, for leading the charge in advocating for the crypto community within the United States.
Selkis believed that Grewal’s efforts could serve as a crucial stronghold until the 2024 US presidential election, after which the industry’s trajectory would largely rely on the decisions made by the courts and Congress.
Another prominent figure mentioned by Selkis was Dante Disparte, the Chief Strategy Officer at Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin.
The Messari CEO credited Disparte’s expertise and influence in Washington, D.C., suggesting that the bipartisan stablecoin legislation materialized under Disparte’s guidance and the dedicated efforts of his team.
12/ Then there’s Circle Chief Strategy Officer (and DC whisperer) @ddisparte. To the extent we see bipartisan stablecoin legislation this year, it will be largely on the back of Dante and his team.
There are still state vs. federal issues to work out, but there’s a path. pic.twitter.com/sTcqryLASR
— Ryan Selkis ? (@twobitidiot) July 11, 2023
Drawing attention to the political landscape, Selkis warned that the absence of crypto legislation in the current year could necessitate a Republican-controlled Senate or White House to achieve favorable outcomes for the industry.
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