Has anyone considered the possibility that the SEC investigation was nothing more than a highly scrutinized public audit? If the rumors regarding $XRP becoming a substantial part of the strategic reserve and more, what better way to deep probe an otherwise open book company than an unforgiving lawsuit. Any opposition had a very clear paved path to take shots while Ripple was defending itself with little to no help from the greater crypto community. Although not an ethical maneuver, it would almost certainly air any dirty laundry hidden beneath and outside of Ripple's influence to suppress it. One could even consider it a controversial, unorthodox yet rigorous vetting process.

I know $ETH with ETHgate likely played a role in initiating this, but what did they truly reveal? $BTC maxis had the same opportunity, but what did they contribute? Everyone had their chance, but no one brought irrefutable evidence to show Ripple did wrong.

Now everyone is raging because it seems that Ripple not only survived but is on the horizon of thriving. Goodness forbid the escrow holdings may help America become unburdened with its rapidly increasing debt problem. This concludes my rant.

However, the future events unfold I hope whoever and whatever path is chosen, America is able to find its way back to becoming the dream we all envision. Crypto has become extremely toxic and lost itself as the community it once was. Life is too short for all of this nonsense.

Best of luck to you all!
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