Advertise
Mustafa Mulla
Mustafa Mulla
Author
Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.
Reviewed by:
Sohrab Khawas
Reviewed
Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.
- Jun 17, 2025 09:49 UTC
-
Why the XRP Lawsuit Is Stalled Until August 15?
Ripple and SEC jointly request a delay; next legal update expected by August 15, 2025.
Settlement talks include lifting Ripple’s injunction and reducing penalty from $125M to $50M.
Judge Torres denied the first motion, citing lack of “exceptional circumstances” to modify ruling.
The long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hit another pause. Both Ripple and the SEC have asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to delay the appeals process until August 15, 2025. This means the case will not move forward for at least two more months.
But why the delay?
Why the Delay Till August 15?
The main reason for this delay is that Ripple and the SEC are trying to finalize a settlement agreement. Earlier this year, in April, the two sides said they were trying to reach a final settlement and asked the court for an “indicative ruling” to help move the process forward.
The idea was to modify an earlier judgment—specifically, to lift the permanent injunction against Ripple and cut down the penalty from $125 million to $50 million.
But in mid-May, that first attempt hit a roadblock. Judge Analisa Torres denied their joint motion, saying it didn’t meet the rare, “exceptional circumstances” needed to change a final ruling.
Second Try—Still Waiting
Not giving up, Ripple and the SEC filed a new motion on June 12, asking the district court to dissolve the injunction against Ripple and to adjust the penalty distribution. Meanwhile, that new motion is still pending, and Judge Torres has not yet given her decision.
- Also Read :
- XRP Rich List: Are You in The Top 10%?
- ,
On the other hand, the SEC filed a new status report with the Second Circuit Court, asking to keep the case on hold while waiting for the judge’s response by August 15.
What’s Next For XRP?
If the settlement is approved, it could lift the restrictions on Ripple and potentially boost XRP’s price. Legal experts believe this pause is a strategic move to avoid more costly and lengthy litigation.
As of now, XRP price is trading around $2.21, reflecting a slight rise seen in the last 24 hours, with a market cap hitting $130.5 billion.
Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!
Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more.
FAQs
SEC vs. Ripple refers to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against Ripple Labs, alleging that XRP was sold as an unregistered security.
The SEC is suing Ripple because it alleges that Ripple conducted an unregistered securities offering through the institutional sales of its XRP token.
There isn’t a fixed “next court date” for a hearing, but the SEC is scheduled to provide a status report to the Second Circuit Court by August 15, 2025, regarding the settlement progress.
Yes 
No 
