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Ripple Lawsuit: Judge Torres May Rule Differently if This Happens

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Nidhi Kolhapur

The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the SEC might be heading for a surprising turn. If government secrets or national security interests come into play, Judge Analisa Torres could be forced to revisit some of her earlier decisions — and that could change the future of XRP in a big way.

Judge Torres recently denied the SEC’s request to lift the ban on XRP institutional sales and to reduce Ripple’s $125 million fine. If a second attempt is denied, Ripple might file a cross-appeal, which could keep the case going — and possibly delay XRP spot ETFs even further.

Why National Security Could Matter

A social media user, Ashley Prosper, recently explained how this could happen. Judge Torres wouldn’t change her ruling just because of outside pressure. But if official documents or classified information showed that XRP was tied to national interests, the law would require the court to act.

For example, there could be a Treasury order revealing XRP’s role in a new digital reserve system, or FedNow documents hinting that XRP might be used in U.S. payment networks. The Department of Justice could also claim the lawsuit is harming America’s financial system or foreign relations.

If something like this happened, the court would have to prioritize national security and adjust the case accordingly.

Could the Treasury or Fed Step In?

There’s also a chance that the U.S. Treasury or the Federal Reserve could get involved. If either one filed a legal note or spoke to the court directly, saying XRP is part of the country’s future financial system and the lawsuit isn’t in the public interest, it could change everything. This might lead to restrictions being lifted, penalties reduced, or even the case being dropped.

While these moves are rare, they’ve happened before — usually during financial crises or issues involving national security.

If XRP is really becoming part of the U.S. financial system, this legal battle might be setting the stage for something bigger. New information or government support could quickly turn XRP into an important piece of the country’s financial future.

XRP ETF Decision Delayed Again

In other news, the SEC has pushed back its decision on 21Shares’ application for a spot XRP ETF. This follows similar delays for Franklin Templeton and Bitwise. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart said crypto ETF approvals — including XRP — aren’t likely until late June or early July. But realistically, it might not happen until early 2025.

Nidhi Kolhapur

Nidhi is a Certified Digital Marketing Executive and Passionate crypto Journalist covering the world of alternative currencies. She shares the latest and trending news on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.

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