2026-01-12 17:34:29

Ripple released a significant letter to the SEC Crypto Task Force on January 9, 2026, advocating for a more structured approach to cryptocurrency regulation. The company pushed back against the current regulatory framework, highlighting specific concerns with how digital assets are being classified.

The core argument centers on two main points: First, the existing "decentralization" tests lack clarity and rely too heavily on subjective interpretation, making compliance uncertain for industry participants. Second, regulators should prioritize enforceable legal frameworks based on concrete obligations and promises rather than vague behavioral standards.

This intervention reflects growing industry pressure for bright-line rules that provide certainty for developers, exchanges, and token projects. Instead of subjective assessments, Ripple advocates for objective, enforceable criteria that clearly delineate which activities require which licenses and oversight levels.

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LuckyHashValue

· 19h ago

Ripple has basically spoken the insiders' minds this time. Clear rules are much better than these vague standards.

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DancingCandles

· 01-12 18:04

Finally, a leading project has come out to speak. This vague classification standard really needs to be changed. --- Ripple is right. Should regulation have clear rules or continue with Schrödinger's compliance? --- Bright-line rules... this term sounds satisfying, it means clear written rules, not still guessing in a game of uncertainty. --- Basically, the SEC needs to provide a definitive standard. Right now, no one understands how to play. --- Wait, this is only 2026... Ripple is still fighting over this issue? --- Compliance costs are so high, who dares to act based on subjective judgment? --- Regulation, either don't interfere or provide clear rules. The most annoying thing is this ambiguity. --- So, is XRP's recent operation a form of rights protection? Whether it counts as a security or not, let it remain in the gray area. --- Shooting the head bird... but someone has to speak out, or it will never end.

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GraphGuru

· 01-12 18:01

Ripple really hit the nail on the head this time; subjective judgment truly is the devil... --- Another big company comes out to diss the regulators. Will this time be different... --- Basically, we need clear rules. Don’t keep things ambiguous and make us all nervous. --- Objective criteria? Dream on. When has the SEC ever done anything clearly... --- This letter is well done. Finally, someone dares to challenge this vague testing approach. --- The industry can't stop under this pressure; regulation will eventually have to compromise. --- The high compliance costs are due to all this subjectivity. Ripple is right. --- Let's wait and see how the SEC responds. It doesn't seem like they will back down easily. --- So many people in the crypto circle are calling for clear rules. Can't everyone just be deaf and blind? --- Words sound nice, but the real question is: does anyone really listen to the SEC's advice?

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AmateurDAOWatcher

· 01-12 18:00

Basically, Ripple is just trying to get a clear statement from the SEC. Don't rely on vague standards; we're all left guessing.

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ThatsNotARugPull

· 01-12 17:58

Ripple has finally spoken what everyone has been thinking. Subjective judgments are really annoying.

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