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 isn’t 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.
Here’s a breakdown of the four big steps that still need to happen before Ripple can claim total victory:
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 there’s no record of even one XRP holder supporting the SEC’s 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.
While many XRP supporters are excited, not everyone is sure about the outcome. Former SEC attorney Marc Fagel stated that Judge Torres’ earlier ruling on Ripple’s institutional sales is likely to be upheld by higher courts. He warned that if the judge rejects the settlement, it’s 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 Ripple’s stronger legal position in appellate courts.
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.
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