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Story: XRP Lawsuit May End Soon as Former SEC Lawyer Reveals What’s Holding It Back

By Evie Vavasseur

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The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may finally be heading toward closure.

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The XRP community has been closely watching every development in the Ripple vs SEC case, hoping for definitive signs that the legal struggle is finally winding down.

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Marc Fagel, a former SEC regional director with deep knowledge of securities law and court procedures, weighed in on the discussion.

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According to Fagel, neither Ripple nor the SEC has officially dropped their respective appeals yet.

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Following the SEC’s move, Ripple would then submit its own paperwork to withdraw its counter-appeal.

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Fagel’s comments also addressed another topic that has generated confusion within the crypto community: the $125 million penalty Ripple agreed to pay as part of the settlement.

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He explained that the penalty has already been paid in cash and is being held in escrow until the appeal process is completed.

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This update comes at a time when the XRP community is looking for closure and clarity. XRP’s price and market confidence have long been affected by the legal battle, which began…

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What happens next is largely procedural, but still important. Once the SEC completes its internal vote and files its dismissal, Ripple is expected to do the same.

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Interestingly, the SEC is not required to make a public statement when dropping its appeal. Instead, observers will have to rely on official court filings to confirm the agency’s…

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As August 15 approaches, the crypto world remains cautiously optimistic. The outcome of this case could set important precedents for how other crypto projects approach regulatory…

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For now, all eyes are on the court docket and any signs of formal filings. While many in the XRP community are hoping for a dramatic announcement, the resolution to one of…

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