Ripple Settlement Update: No, They’re Not Paying the SEC in XRP

As the Ripple vs. SEC case moves forward, rumors are growing on X (formerly Twitter) that Ripple could pay its SEC fine using XRP tokens while the price is still low. Some believe this might happen before ETF approvals and the FedNow launch on July 14.

Ripple Paying SEC Fine in Cash, Not XRP

However, former SEC official Marc Fagel has put those rumors to rest saying they are not paying in XRP.  Instead, the money is already set aside in cash inside an escrow account. 

An XRP supporter also said the token is safe for now and explained that while tokens can be moved, it’s an all-or-nothing system..

XRP Price Reacts to Uncertainty

Recently, crypto analyst John Squire had suggested that the U.S. government might seize Ripple’s escrowed XRP and hold it as a national reserve. However, Bill Morgan shut down the idea by simply stating “it wont”.

Amid these rumours, XRP price had dropped over 2%. However, crypto prices spiked today after President Trump announced a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel. Bitcoin rose nearly 3% as it climbed above $106,000. XRP also posted gains around 6% in the last 24 hours.

No Long Delay in Sight

There were speculations that the Ripple vs. SEC case could drag into late 2026. But Bill Morgan clarified that such a delay is unlikely, unless Judge Torres rejects the current joint proposal. The most probable outcome, he says, is both parties accepting the summary judgment, along with a penalty and permanent injunction.

The court is now waiting on a key SEC filing due by mid-August. The XRP community remains on edge, unsure of what Judge Torres might decide next. Experts say that “it could go either way” but nobody has backed the idea of a delay into 2026.