Time is UP - SEC v Ripple Settlement by End of Summer?

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Library's Filing: LBRY filed a motion to limit SEC remedies, asking the court to say that secondary sales are not securities. John Deaton represented a holder.
SEC Overreach: The SEC is in an overreach position and lacks the authority to regulate digital assets or impose relief. They refuse to provide clarity on the use of library tokens.
Importance of Library Case: The library case has ramifications for decentralizing LBC tokens and normalizing crypto.
Warren Davidson's Bill: Warren Davidson presented a bill to strip authority from Gary Gensler and remove the overreach of unelected officials.
Odyssey Platform: On The Chain, videos are backed up on Odyssey, a Youtube partner platform with limited engagement but the potential for migration.
Odyssey as a Youtube alternative: Odyssey is a promising platform that can replace Youtube if it goes down but lacks recognition and live streaming features.
Ripple case and Congressman Byron Donalds: The Ripple case is expected to have a decision soon, and Congressman Byron Donalds will be a guest on the show on June 21st.
Lack of clarity in crypto regulations: The lack of clarity in crypto regulations is causing entrepreneurs to go overseas, and the SEC is putting politics ahead of smart policy.
Brad Garlinghouse's interview: Brad Garlinghouse's interview highlights the lack of transparency in the Ripple case and the detrimental effects of politics on innovation in the US market.
Bill Hinman's emails to be made public: Monica Long and Brad Garlinghouse have seen the unredacted emails, which could reveal more insight into the SEC's decision on whether XRP is a security.
Lack of settlement due to the distance between SEC and Ripple: Gary Gensler's hard-headedness may prevent a settlement, and his removal may be necessary for one to occur.
Transparency wins with Hymen emails ruling: The crypto industry seeks clarity from the US government, and the ruling is a win for transparency.
Unelected bureaucrats in government: Career government employees act like they are in charge, impeding progress and innovation. This issue is prevalent at all layers of government.
Need to clean house in the US government: A house cleaning is necessary to set things back on track and protect the individual investment. The revitalization of the Constitution is underway, and all parties will be impacted.
Gary Gensler's credibility: Gensler has lost credibility due to his tweet about a debunked fable and his unclear statements during office hours.
The Great Chicago Fire: Mrs. O'Leary was officially exonerated by the Chicago Committee on Police in the fire, and there are different theories about what caused it.
Rebranding of XRP Wallet: XRP wallet has been rebranded to Zaman, a made-up word, and mixed opinions about the name change exist.