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๏ปฟAnjali Belgaumkar
๏ปฟAnjali Belgaumkar
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Writer by choice, CryptoCurrency Writer, and Researcher by chance. Currently, focusing on financial news and analysis, as well as cryptocurrency news and data. One may not call me a crypto โEnthusiastโ but trust me I'm getting there.
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Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.
- Jun 23, 2025 02:45 UTC
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Fact Check: Is the Ripple vs. SEC Case Being Delayed Till 2026?
2026 Delay Rumor Debunked: Claims that the Ripple vs. SEC case will stretch to late 2026 are unfounded; legal experts call it highly unlikely.
Next Key Date: August 2025: The court awaits an SEC update by August 15, 2025, but no official sign points to a multi-year delay in the final decision.
A fresh rumor has been making rounds on social media about the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit possibly being dragged out till late 2026. It all started when a user named Altcoin Bale posted on X (formerly Twitter), claiming:
“BREAKING: SEC v XRP final decision could be delayed until late 2026”
The post quickly grabbed attention, but many XRP supporters in the comment section disagreed, calling it misleading.
So, whatโs the truth?
Hereโs whatโs actually happening:
As part of the ongoing case, both Ripple and the U.S. SEC recently requested the court to keep the appeals process on hold for now. The SEC has been asked to submit a status update by August 15, 2025 โ but that doesnโt mean the final decision will take until 2026.
Ripple also filed a supplemental letter supporting a legal request called a Motion for an Indicative Ruling. However, legal expert Marc Fagel commented that this latest letter doesnโt really add anything new. He said it seems like Ripple just wanted to reassure its supporters after some people on Crypto Twitter expressed doubts.
Fagel added that predicting the judgeโs next move is difficult, as this situation is quite unique. If the judge rejects the motion, Ripple will have to decide whether it wants to continue its appeal or settle.
Legal expert Bill Morgan also weighed in and called it an ‘improbable outcome.’ He said, โThis is not on the cards unless Judge Torres rules against the latest joint motion and rather that make the common sense decision to live with the summary judgement decision and the current penalty and permanent injunction, the settlement process breaks down completely and both parties run their appeals.”
Conclusion:
Thereโs no official information suggesting that the Ripple vs. SEC case will be delayed till 2026. As of now, the next update is expected by August 2025, and the final outcome could come sooner.
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FAQs
The case is nearing its end with a proposed settlement. Both parties have signed a settlement agreement and requested court approval, with a $50 million fine for Ripple.
Ripple and the SEC have jointly requested the court to pause appeals and consider a settlement that includes a reduced penalty for Ripple and the lifting of an injunction.
Some analysts predict XRP could reach $10 or more in 2025, fueled by potential spot ETF approvals and increased institutional adoption.
Yes 
No 
