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Ripple Lawsuit: Settlement or Dismissal? Deaton Explores Three Possible Outcomes of SEC Legal Battle

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Anjali Belgaumkar

The ongoing legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs has been one of the most closely watched cases in the cryptocurrency world. As the case continues to develop, experts and industry insiders are speculating about the possible outcomes and their broader implications for the future of crypto regulation in the United States. In an interview with Thinking Crypto, Crypto supporter, attorney and founder of Crypto Law John Deaton weighed in on this matter and opened up about three scenarios 

The Appeal Continues

One of the  paths for the SEC vs Ripple case is that the appeal process could continue. This would involve the SEC pressing on with its stance that XRP is a security, a position they have long maintained. While Ripple has repeatedly contested this view, an extended appeal could result in a drawn-out legal battle that would keep uncertainty hanging over the crypto industry. 

The SEC Dismisses the Appeal and Ripple Settles

A more plausible scenario is that the SEC ultimately dismisses the appeal and Ripple settles the case by paying the $125 million fine that was issued by the court. This outcome would bring some closure to the case and provide clearer guidance on the status of XRP. This is the most likely scenario, especially considering the current political climate, with President Trump announcing his vision of making the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.” 

The SEC Drops the Appeal and Shifts Focus

Another possibility is that the SEC drops the appeal entirely and does not enforce the $125 million fine. In this case, Ripple would be free to continue its operations without the looming threat of legal action. 

With leaders like David Sacks serving as the White House’s AI and Crypto Czar, the U.S. government might seek to create a more favorable regulatory environment that encourages innovation rather than stifling it.

Anjali Belgaumkar

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 “Enthusiast” but trust me I'm getting there.

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