Ripple Vs. SEC Battle Far From Over As Regulator Opposes Court’s Decision

As a seasoned researcher with years of experience navigating the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies and financial regulations, I find myself both intrigued and slightly anxious about the latest developments in the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit. The potential for an SEC appeal could prolong this legal saga, leaving the crypto community in a state of uncertainty regarding XRP‘s regulatory status.


The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may not be over yet, as recent reports suggest that the SEC might challenge the court’s decision. Should the SEC opt to appeal, Ripple could find itself embroiled in a prolonged and intricate legal saga, further prolonging the ambiguity regarding its regulatory status.

SEC May Appeal Ripple Court Ruling 

On September 26, Eleanor Terrett from Fox Business shared some fresh insights about the ongoing legal dispute between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has been going on for three years. According to Terrett’s post, there are strong indications that the SEC might decide to challenge the July 2023 judgment handed down by Judge Analisa Torres regarding Ripple’s sales methods of XRP.

Within the cryptocurrency circle, there’s been much discussion about whether or not the SEC plans to challenge the court decision regarding Ripple. Some crypto enthusiasts anticipated that the regulatory body might choose not to appeal, leading them to believe that the prolonged three-year legal dispute would finally reach a resolution.

Terrett’s latest report has ended the rumors, since she disclosed that a former SEC attorney personally told her that the regulatory body could potentially file an unexpected appeal against Judge Torres’ court decision in the final moments.

According to the ex-SEC lawyer’s alleged statement, everyone over there at the SEC strongly feels that the decision was a mistake, that it doesn’t align with proper legal principles, and they think an appeal would be appropriate.

Back in July 2023, the crypto world rejoiced as Ripple partially triumphed over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thanks to Judge Torres’ decision. This decision indicated that XRP was not classified as a security. To be more precise, the sales of XRP carried out through automated programs were deemed not to be securities.

In an August 2024 court hearing, Judge Torres concluded the initial phase of the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit by fining Ripple $125 million and prohibiting them from breaking any future securities laws regarding their digital asset business.

Ripple Vs. SEC Battle Far From Over As Regulator Opposes Court’s Decision

This victory for the Ripple community brought much-needed legal certainty and seemed to conclude a lengthy court dispute. Yet, since the SEC has until October 7th to file an appeal, Ripple may encounter additional legal obstacles should the regulatory body decide to contest the decision.

Analyst Affirms October Is Crucial For XRP

JackTheRippler, who is known for his analysis of cryptocurrencies and particularly supportive of XRP, believes that October could bring significant changes for both Ripple and XRP holders. Despite some recent speculation about a possible appeal by the SEC against the court’s decision regarding Ripple, JackTheRippler predicts that the regulatory body is unlikely to do so.

Additionally, he predicts that the value of XRP might hit record peaks in October, fueled by the onset of widespread acceptance within the United States (US). Currently, the price of XRP is being traded at around $0.6, representing a 1.94% rise over the past day as per CoinMarketCap’s latest data.

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2024-09-29 06:04