The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not appeal the verdict that XRP is not a security.The SEC focuses on appealing Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP and its distribution to employees and other parties.The SEC intends to challenge Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen for allegedly aiding and abetting XRP sales.The SEC's appeal does not mention the monetary penalty or denial of disgorgement imposed by the court.