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SEC's New Crypto Rules Could Hand Ripple a Legal Exit Ramp for XRP
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SEC proposed a new regulatory framework for crypto asset offerings in the US, including a safe harbor provision that could allow Ripple to exit its legal challenges around XRP by certifying it no longer exerts essential managerial efforts on the token. The fundraising limits in the proposal are less relevant to Ripple, but the safe harbor could remove XRP's classification as an investment contract under securities laws.
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Your crypto startup exposed to US securities law should watch Ripple’s use of the new safe harbor; it signals a rare chance to end legacy legal battles by proving managerial distance from a token. This opens pathways to market clarity you can aim for before the comment period closes.
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