
The SEC has filed a settlement agreement with Ripple, but Judge Torres must approve it before the case officially ends.
Over 80,000 XRP holders support Ripple, strengthening the argument that the settlement serves the public interest.
After nearly four years of intense legal battle, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially filed a Settlement Agreement Letter in its case against Ripple Labs. While the XRP community is celebrating this major development, legal experts warn that the case isnโt fully over yet.
According to attorney James K. Filan, even though both parties have agreed to the settlement terms, Judge Analisa Torres must first decide if the deal serves the public interest. Only after that decision will the case finally come to a close.
What Happens Next? The 4 Key Steps Remaining
Hereโs a breakdown of the four big steps that still need to happen before Ripple can claim total victory:
- Judge Torres will review the settlement and give an initial decision on whether to dissolve the existing injunction, release the escrow funds โ with $50 million going to the SEC and the rest returning to Ripple.
- If the judge agrees, both Ripple and the SEC will ask the Second Circuit Court of Appeals for a limited remand, sending the case back to Judge Torres to finalize the agreed-upon actions.
- Once the remand is granted, the two parties will file a joint motion requesting the official actions โ dissolving the injunction and distributing the funds.
- After these steps are completed, Ripple and the SEC will ask the Court of Appeals to dismiss both the SECโs appeal and Rippleโs cross-appeal, officially closing the case.
XRP Community Stands Strong
Attorney Bill Morgan pointed out that the vast majority of the public impacted by this case are XRP holders. He said that over 80,000 XRP holders joined attorney John Deaton in representing their interests during this legal fight, and thereโs no record of even one XRP holder supporting the SECโs position.
Morgan believes this overwhelming public support could help convince the judge that dissolving the injunction and settling with a $50 million fine is in the public interest.
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Will the Judge Agree?
While many XRP supporters are excited, not everyone is sure about the outcome. Former SEC attorney Marc Fagel stated that Judge Torresโ earlier ruling on Rippleโs institutional sales is likely to be upheld by higher courts. He warned that if the judge rejects the settlement, itโs unclear whether the SEC would continue to defend the case on appeal.
Still, others in the XRP community feel confident that Judge Torres is likely to approve the settlement. Some point to the changing stance of U.S. regulators towards crypto, along with Rippleโs stronger legal position in appellate courts.
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FAQs
The case is nearing resolution with a filed Settlement Agreement Letter, awaiting Judge Torres’ approval.
Over 80,000 XRP holders have joined attorney John Deaton in representing their interests during this legal fight.
The case may proceed with further legal proceedings, potentially delaying resolution.