SEC 提高 Ripple 诉讼的赌注，要求罚款 20 亿美元

SEC 的补救动议寻求对 Ripple Labs 处以 20 亿美元的罚款。支持 XRP 的律师 Fred Rispoli 分析了该动议，强调了潜在的后果和所涉及的策略。美国证券交易委员会指控 Ripple 向某些机构买家提供 XRP 销售大幅折扣，这可能会损害散户投资者。这一消息引发了人们对 Ripple 在正在进行的诉讼中对 XRP 销售的依赖的担忧，Rispoli 猜测和解或上诉的可能性。

SEC Ups the Ante in Ripple Lawsuit, Demands $2 Billion Penalty

SEC 在 Ripple 诉讼中加大赌注，要求罚款 20 亿美元

The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC has taken a significant turn, with the SEC filing a motion seeking $2 billion in penalties against Ripple.

Ripple 与 SEC 之间的法律斗争发生了重大转变，SEC 提交了一项动议，要求对 Ripple 处以 20 亿美元的罚款。

Ripple in Hot Water as SEC Alleges Deep Discounts for Institutional Buyers

美国证券交易委员会指控机构买家大幅折扣，引发热议

The SEC's filing claims that Ripple offered significant discounts on XRP sales to certain institutional investors. This practice, the SEC argues, potentially disadvantaged retail investors.

美国证券交易委员会的文件称，Ripple 向某些机构投资者提供了 XRP 销售大幅折扣。美国证券交易委员会认为，这种做法可能使散户投资者处于不利地位。

Deep Discounts: A Double-Edged Sword for Ripple?

大幅折扣：Ripple 的双刃剑？

Pro-XRP lawyer Fred Rispoli points out the potential implications of these alleged deep discounts. Institutional buyers may have acquired vast XRP holdings at reduced prices, potentially allowing them to sell off their holdings for astronomical profits.

支持 XRP 的律师 Fred Rispoli 指出了这些所谓的大幅折扣的潜在影响。机构买家可能以较低的价格收购了大量 XRP 资产，这可能使他们能够出售所持资产以获得天文数字的利润。

Ripple's Continued Reliance on XRP Sales Under Scrutiny

Ripple 对 XRP 销售的持续依赖受到审查

The SEC's motion also highlights Ripple's continued reliance on XRP sales as its primary source of revenue, even amidst legal challenges. This financial dependency has raised concerns about Ripple's business practices.

美国证券交易委员会的动议还强调，即使面临法律挑战，Ripple 仍继续依赖 XRP 销售作为其主要收入来源。这种财务依赖引发了人们对 Ripple 商业行为的担忧。

ODL Transactions: A Legal Crucible

ODL 交易：法律考验

Another critical aspect of the SEC's motion is its characterization of Ripple's On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) transactions. The legal determination of whether these transactions constitute unlawful sales or are permissible under law could significantly impact Ripple's operations.

SEC 动议的另一个关键方面是其对 Ripple 按需流动性（ODL）交易的描述。法律确定这些交易是否构成非法销售或法律允许可能会对 Ripple 的运营产生重大影响。

Two Possible Outcomes: Settlement or Continued Legal Battle?

两种可能的结果：和解还是继续法律斗争？

Rispoli assesses the potential consequences of the SEC's motion. He believes two scenarios are likely:

Rispoli 评估了 SEC 动议的潜在后果。他认为可能出现两种情况：

Scenario 1: The court orders a lower penalty that is favorable to Ripple, leading to a settlement after the ruling.

场景1：法院下令降低对Ripple有利的处罚，并在裁决后达成和解。

Scenario 2: The court orders a substantial penalty, and Ripple appeals the ruling to the 2nd Circuit, potentially challenging the SEC's interpretation of what constitutes a security.

场景 2：法院下令处以巨额罚款，Ripple 向第二巡回法院上诉该裁决，这可能会质疑 SEC 对证券构成的解释。

XRP Price Remains Subdued as Lawsuit Unfolds

随着诉讼的展开，XRP 价格仍然低迷

At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $0.63, reflecting the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the lawsuit.

截至撰写本文时，XRP 的交易价格为 0.63 美元，反映出围绕诉讼的持续不确定性。