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Ripple tried to dismiss the charges by arguing that XRP was not a security.
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Ripple described the SEC's fine proposal as a "draconian remedial request."
Ripple executives had previously criticized the SEC's proposed fine for being excessive.
Details of the regulator's intended penalties will be unsealed on March 26.
However, Brad Garlinghouse did not comment on whether Ripple is pursuing such a fund.
Empower Oversight threatened the SEC with a lawsuit if it fails to provide information about the investigations.
Most of the $112 million stolen during the theft remains elsewhere.
Ripple may have to pay penalties related to its institutional sales of XRP.
Unexpected transaction spike on XRP Ledger disrupts decentralized exchange operations.