A Ripple chief said the current U. S. securities regulator is acting like a war‑zone for crypto and that it has lost its direction. He called the SEC’s approach under its current head a “power grab” that courts have already ruled was wrong, citing a case where the regulator was found to abuse its authority.  

The Ripple leader compared the present chief to a new appointee, calling him a “breath of fresh air. ” He praised the newcomer for keeping the focus on protecting investors while encouraging innovation that benefits both traders and markets.  

Ripple has long fought a five‑year legal battle over the status of its digital token, XRP. The fight ended last year when a new administration stepped in and the regulator’s stance softened.  

The new SEC head has talked about turning America into a global hub for crypto, arguing that old rules create confusion and need updating.  

At the moment, XRP trades around $1. 42, up a little more than one percent in the past day.


# Ripple Chief Criticizes SEC, Calls for New Direction

Ripple’s chief spokesperson slammed the U.S. securities regulator as a “war‑zone for crypto,” saying it has lost its direction under the current head. He described the SEC’s approach as a **“power grab”** that courts have already ruled wrong, citing a case where the regulator abused its authority.

In contrast, the Ripple leader praised the new SEC chief as a **“breath of fresh air.”** He lauded the newcomer for focusing on investor protection while encouraging innovation that benefits both traders and markets.

Ripple has been embroiled in a five‑year legal battle over the status of its digital token, XRP. The dispute ended last year when a new administration intervened and the regulator’s stance softened.

The new SEC head envisions turning America into a global crypto hub, arguing that outdated rules create confusion and need updating.

> **Current XRP Price**  
> $1.42 — up a little more than 1% in the past day.



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