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The Ripple and Terraform Cases Tee Up a Dramatic Showdown over Cryptocurrency Regulation
On July 31, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff in New York decided a case with significant implications for how and even whether the Securities and Exchange Commission can regulate cryptocurrencies as a security. His decision contrasts sharply with a ruling …