James K. Filan 🇺🇸🇮🇪
@FilanLaw
Defense lawyer. Former federal prosecutor. Not legal or financial advice. I’m not your lawyer. I won't ask you to DM me. I have no other social media accounts.
The @NatCryptoAssoc (NCA) officially launches today, and I’m excited to join as President (in addition to my role as Chief Legal Officer at Ripple). What’s the NCA going to do, you ask? It’s putting a spotlight on real people and businesses using crypto everyday. NCA is not a…
Proud to announce the launch of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Americans better understand crypto. Crypto is becoming mainstream and the NCA is here to help people navigate the hype and confusion. We will offer…
#XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP @Ripple has filed a Supplemental Letter in support of the Motion for an Indicative Ruling.
#XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP In light of the pending motion for an indicative ruling, the parties have requested that the Second Circuit continue to hold the appeals in abeyance, with the @SECGov to file a status report by August 15, 2025. dropbox.com/scl/fi/cmgyjg9…
#XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP Judge Torres has denied the parties’ motion for an indicative ruling. “If jurisdiction were restored to this Court, the Court would deny the parties’ motion as procedurally improper.”
#XRPCommunity #XRP This week in Congress and crypto from @RonwHammond
1) This week in Congress and crypto: We’ve hit peak political mainstage and naturally that comes with benefits and issues. The President is discussing crypto on Sunday talk shows, Senate teeing up stablecoin vote, House starting market structure anddd now here comes the politics:
#XRPCommunity #XRP This week in Congress and crypto from @RonwHammond
1) This week in Congress and crypto: We are entering a pivotal period for crypto in DC. Stablecoin bills waiting for a vote, market structure legislation releasing soon, Trump calling for a bill before August and meanwhile Congress tied up with larger macro issues. What to watch:
#XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP The parties’ joint motion to hold the appeal in abeyance has been granted. The @SECGov is directed to file a status report within 60 days of this Order.
#XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP The parties have filed a joint motion to hold the appeal in abeyance based on the parties’ agreement to settle. The settlement is awaiting Commission approval. No brief will be filed on April 16th.
#XRPCommunity #XRP This week in Congress and crypto from @RonwHammond
1) This week in Congress and crypto: While everyone is talking tariffs, don't worry there's plenty of crypto action this week to breakup the news cycle. This week we have the first crypto bill being signed by a US President and the House kicks off the next bill: market structure:
#XRPCommunity #XRP This week in Congress and crypto from @RonwHammond
1) This week in Congress and crypto: Another busy week ahead for crypto as the House takes it's turn on their stablecoin billl, the STABLE Act. That's not all though, there's a bill at the President's desk waiting for signature, hearings and more. Here's the latest from DC:
#XRPCommunity #XRP This week in Congress and crypto from @RonwHammond
1) This week in Congress and crypto: Congress is back and grind continues with key nomination hearings and moving the ball further on stablecoin legislation. Even for being the "easier" crypto priority for Congress, there are still plenty of hurdles before it becomes law...
#XRPCommunity #XRP This week in Congress and crypto from @RonwHammond
1) This week in Congress and crypto: After a historic week for crypto, the work grinds on. Last week, the Senate passed the first crypto bill by a bipartisan margin of 70-28 now it’s the House’s turn. Stables gets a hearing and path to a vote seems imminent. Here’s what to watch:
#XRPCommunity #XRP This week in Congress and crypto from @RonwHammond
1) This week in Congress and crypto: It has been nonstop in DC for crypto and this week aims to be the busiest yet. First crypto bill vote, first White House crypto summit, various roundtables occurring, progress on stablecoins and more. I'll try to be as concise as possible:
#XRPCommunity #XRP This week in Congress and crypto from @RonwHammond
1) This week in Congress and crypto: The Senate and House are back, and despite a hectic political backdrop, crypto legislation remains a high priority. This week we have Senate hearings on market structure, SEC litigation updates, and early movement on stablecoin bills: