SEC to focus on ‘Clear’ Crypto Regulations After Ripple Case: Paul Atkins

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling an increasing focus on developing a clear cryptocurrency regulatory framework after ending one of the industry’s longest-running legal battles.

The SEC and Ripple Labs ended their almost five-year dispute after both parties filed to drop their legal appeals and bear their costs and fees, according to a filing last Thursday with the Second Circuit Appeals Court.

The case’s conclusion is a “welcome development” that ensures “minds once occupied with litigation now can…