- James Murphy files FOIA request after XRP delisting from NYDFS green list, seeking transparency in decision.
- Murphy questions SEC influence on NYDFS decision, threatens legal action if deadline is not met.
A recent regulatory action has captured attention in the crypto sector: the removal of XRP from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) green list. This decision, which has excluded XRP along with other cryptocurrencies such as LTC and DOGE, has generated concern in the crypto community.
The New York Department of Financial Services @NYDFS removed $XRP from its Greenlist AFTER Judge Torres ruled that the XRP token is not a security.
I wanted to find out why.
So here’s what I did about it.
(Via @DigPerspectives ) pic.twitter.com/E7rIebpDR0— MetaLawMan (@MetaLawMan) January 25, 2024
In response, James Murphy, a distinguished legal scholar and cryptocurrency advocate known as MetaLawMan, has filed a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request seeking to shed light on the reasons behind this regulatory action.
Murphy’s FOIA request comes after a federal judge in New York ruled in July 2023 that XRP is not a security in and of itself. This court decision stands in contrast to the NYDFS action, leading Murphy to question the basis for the regulator’s decision.
His goal is to obtain documents, records and communications related to XRP’s delisting from the green list, including possible influences from other government agencies, such as the SEC.
In a recent interview with YouTube channel Digital Perspective, Murphy revealed details about his FOIA requests. He explained that he has requested access to all documentation involved in the decision to delist XRP and has also requested information about any communications between the NYDFS and other government agencies regarding this delisting.
Murphy also expressed frustration with the NYDFS’s missed compliance deadlines. So far, the NYDFS has not responded to requests for information, and the next deadline is January 31, 2024.
Murphy, who is licensed to practice law in New York, has retained an attorney specializing in Freedom of Information Law cases and has hinted at the possibility of legal action against the regulator if the next deadline is missed.
The current situation raises several key questions
What was the NYDFS’s motivation for removing XRP from its green list? Did the SEC or any other agency influence this decision? How will this decision affect the perception and use of XRP in the cryptocurrency market, particularly in New York?
Murphy’s initiative represents not only an effort to obtain transparency and clarity in regulatory decisions, but also a crucial step in defending the interests of the crypto community.
Asthe case unfolds, it is expected to shed light on the NYDFS decision-making process and its implications for XRP and other cryptocurrencies. This case is a significant example of how regulatory actions can have a profound impact on the cryptocurrency market and the importance of transparency and accountability in decisions affecting this emerging sector.
