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Story: Ripple vs SEC Nears Breaking Point: Is a Quiet Deal Already in Motion

By Pankaj K

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A Crucial Deadline That Could End the Legal Standoff. At the center of the current spotlight is Ripple’s appellate brief deadline on April 16, 2025.

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Is a Behind-the-Scenes Deal Already in Place?. Speculation has been growing for months that Ripple and the SEC may already have some kind of…

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Political Timing Could Be Key to Strategy. Beyond legal maneuvers, there’s a growing belief that political timing could be playing a role in…

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XRP Faces Market Pressure Amid Legal Uncertainty. While Ripple's legal team debates next steps, XRP’s price has taken a hit.

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What’s Next for Ripple, XRP, and U.S. Crypto Regulation?. If Ripple withdraws its appeal or settles privately, the 2023 court ruling would likely stand: XRP…

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Conclusion. Ripple’s battle with the SEC is nearing a dramatic climax.

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Ripple Labs’ long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rapidly approaching what could be a game-changing moment.

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The outcome of this moment could shape not just Ripple’s future, but the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency in the United States.

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The SEC partially claimed victory with that decision, but major questions about XRP’s classification remain unresolved.

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Rispoli, who has been closely monitoring the case, estimates there is only a 10% chance Ripple will proceed with the appeal.

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One reason Rispoli sees this as likely: Ripple cannot request an extension. Whatever decision is made will happen on or before April 16.

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While there has been no public filing to confirm such a deal, Rispoli noted the possibility of “non-public, written assurances” from the SEC.

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As of now, no new motions or filings have been added to the court docket, keeping the legal community and crypto investors in suspense.

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If Ripple withdraws its brief or if a formal settlement is declared, that would be the first official signal that the case is wrapping up.

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Such a move could shift the narrative and soften regulatory stances without formally changing legal precedents.

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