Ripple Lawsuit Lead Attorney Joins US SEC As Chief Litigation Counsel

The US SEC’s lead attorney in the Ripple lawsuit, Jorge G. Tenreiro, has joined the agency as its Chief Litigation Counsel, sparking discussions in the crypto market. This appointment by the SEC indicates that despite optimism over pro-crypto regulation after Donald Trump’s election win, the agency maintains its strict stance toward the digital assets space. Notably, Tenreiro has faced immense criticism from the crypto community for his aggressive stance against the digital assets space.