XRP Lawyer Reveals Brilliant and Clever Move by Lubin in SEC v. Ripple Case

• John Deaton praises Joseph Lubin’s strategic move in SEC v. Ripple case.
• Lubin swiftly hires law firm Sullivan & Cromwell after Jay Clayton’s SEC Chairman appointment.
• Move aims to create conflict of interest for Clayton, who had ties to S&C.

In a recent tweet, attorney and XRP advocate John Deaton pointed out a strategic move made by Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum, in the SEC v. Ripple case. Deaton praised Lubin’s actions as “brilliant and clever,” shedding light on a complex web of legal maneuvers involving former SEC officials, law firm Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C), and his blockchain firm Consensys.

Several #XRP holders got irritated at me b/c I said we must admit @ethereumJoseph, who quickly hired Sullivan & Cromwell, right after Clayton’s appointment, to represent @Consensys, including hiring several S&C lawyers as staff attorneys, including making a S&C Partner Deputy… https://t.co/7qxzkRjO0c

— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) August 20, 2023

Deaton’s analysis centered around Lubin’s decision to swiftly hire S&C shortly after Jay Clayton’s appointment as SEC Chairman. According to Deaton, this strategic move aimed to create a potential conflict…

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