COINOTAG reported on January 16th that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted an appeal regarding the recent court decision involving Ripple Labs. Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, took to X to express his views on the situation. He emphasized that the SEC’s appeal largely reiterates arguments that have previously been dismissed. Alderoty suggested that the current stance of the SEC might be subject to change with a potential shift in administration. He remarked that Ripple plans to respond formally to the SEC’s actions in due time, noting that the ongoing litigation should be viewed as mere distraction. Furthermore, Alderoty highlighted a forthcoming period of innovation-friendly regulation that he believes will benefit companies like Ripple, reinforcing the notion that they continue to thrive in this evolving landscape.