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- Jul 24, 2025 07:08 UTC
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Ripple vs SEC: Ex-SEC Lawyer Says XRP Lawsuit Will Be Long Over Before 2026
Appeals by Ripple and the SEC have moved the case to the U.S. Court of Appeals, pausing Judge Torresโs authority until both appeals are resolved.
Former SEC lawyer Marc Fagel says penalties auto-apply once appeals end and the lawsuit should close before 2026, despite ongoing regulatory shifts.
The long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again stirred debate, with many in the crypto community frustrated about how long itโs taking to wrap up. Even though experts believed the case was close to ending, recent online chatter shows that thereโs still confusion, disagreement, and delays ahead.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), users began venting their frustration. One user sharply criticized Judge Analisa Torres, who is overseeing the case, saying she continues to delay the final steps.
But legal experts say it’s not that simple.
Former SEC Lawyer Clears Up Misunderstanding
Marc Fagel, a former SEC lawyer, responded to the complaints. He clarified that Judge Torres currently doesnโt have full authority over the case. According to Fagel, “She doesn’t even have jurisdiction at this point.” Since both Ripple and the SEC have filed appeals, the matter now lies with the court of appeals.
Fagel added that once both parties formally dismiss their appeals, which they appear to be planning, the remedies ordered by Judge Torres, such as financial penalties against Ripple, will automatically go into effect.
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Will the Case Last Until 2026?
Some are now speculating that the case could drag into 2026, especially if new laws shift the SECโs power or change how crypto is regulated. However, Fagel disagrees, saying the case will likely be over long before that. He said that even if laws change later, it wonโt erase the courtโs finding that Ripple broke the rules at the time of its actions.
When asked โWhy has the SEC not released a statement regarding the case?โ Fagel said, โBecause it typically takes 1-2 months for the SEC to authorize action. Itโs only been a few weeks since the district court refused to modify its remedies, so itโll take some time.
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FAQs
The case is delayed because both Ripple and the SEC have filed appeals, shifting jurisdiction to the court of appeals.
Legal experts say the case likely wonโt last until 2026, even if crypto laws change in the future.
The SEC typically takes 1โ2 months to authorize public action; the last court ruling happened only a few weeks ago.
Yes 
No 
