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In recent days, speculation has been spreading on X (formerly Twitter) that Ripple may pay its fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) using XRP tokens—allegedly before the price surges following the expected ETF approval or the launch of the FedNow system on July 14. But the truth is quite different.

💵 Ripple Is Paying in Cash, Not XRP
Former SEC attorney Marc Fagel quickly debunked these rumors, stating that Ripple is not paying the fine in XRP. Instead, the funds have already been deposited in cash in an escrow account. In other words, XRP is not involved—at least for now.
One prominent XRP supporter also pointed out that even though transferring the tokens might technically be possible, the entire settlement mechanism operates on an all-or-nothing basis, making token payment highly unlikely.

📉 XRP Price Drops Amid Uncertainty
These rumors briefly caused XRP to fall by more than 2%. Additional concern came from crypto analyst John Squire, who speculated that the U.S. government could seize Ripple’s escrowed XRP and hold it as a national reserve.
However, well-known legal expert and analyst Bill Morgan flatly rejected the idea, saying simply: “That won’t happen.”
Meanwhile, the crypto market surged following Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Bitcoin jumped above $106,000, and XRP gained about 6% in the past 24 hours.

⏳ Will the Lawsuit Drag into 2026? Unlikely
Some have speculated that the Ripple vs. SEC case could continue until late 2026. But experts consider that very unlikely.
According to Bill Morgan, the most realistic outcome is that both sides agree on a summary judgment involving a fine and a permanent injunction. Such a development could finally bring closure to a legal battle that has weighed on the crypto community for years.

📅 What’s Next?
The court is now waiting for a key SEC filing due by mid-August. Judge Torres' ruling will be critical for XRP’s future. For now, the situation remains uncertain, and no one can say with confidence how the case will end.

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The US Senate Banking Committee, chaired by Senator Tim Scott, has released rules for the Senate's version of the Clarity Act to regulate crypto.
The US Senate is moving to develop its own version of the Clarity Act after passing the stablecoin bill last week.
As part of plans for this market structure bill, the Senate Banking Committee, through the Digital Assets Subcommittee, released rules for the bill ahead of today's hearing.
The US Senate has released the rules for the Clarity Act.
In a press release, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and the Digital Assets Subcommittee released a set of principles for comprehensive market structure legislation.

The senators noted that these principles will guide discussions and negotiations with stakeholders on the text of the bill.
The Senate plans to unveil its draft legislation on the crypto market structure bill by June 24. The move is part of the legislative process, with a subcommittee hearing the bill today.
Market structure principles dictate that legislation should clearly define the legality of digital assets, to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry.
As part of providing clarity, senators hope to include in the law “a distinction between digital asset securities and digital asset commodities.”
Second, the principles state that there should be a clear division of jurisdiction among regulators.
Essentially, the CLARITY Act aims to allocate regulatory responsibilities to several regulators, including the SEC and the CFTC, rather than having a “catch-all” regulator.
Furthermore, it proposes that regulations be modernized to account for the unique nature of digital assets and distributed ledger technology. As part of this, senators intend to include a new SEC exemption for specific digital asset fundraising in the legislation.
The SEC would also provide for a review of its onerous registration requirements for digital asset issuers and provide a clear framework for those issuers to comply.
At the June 10 SEC Crypto Roundtable, SEC Chair Paul Atkins revealed that he is already working on a regulatory framework for on-chain financial markets.
Protection for Crypto Investors
The Clarity Act principles also provide that legislation should provide protection to those who buy or trade digital assets.
This includes subjecting centralized digital asset intermediaries to “modern-day friendly registration and risk management requirements.”
The legislation would also ensure that consumer funds are protected during bankruptcy.
The rules also direct senators to include measures aimed at preventing money laundering and theft of sanctions with digital assets.
The market structure bill would also include provisions that regulators welcome to innovate in the crypto industry.
This provision would require federal financial regulators to provide clear guidance that banks and other financial institutions are permitted to conduct many crypto-related activities.
The Federal Reserve seems to have taken the first step towards this as the US central bank removed the 'reputational risk' factor, which Crypto banking was punished.
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Rumors have recently spread throughout the crypto community suggesting that the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could extend until 2026. However, XRP-supporting lawyer Bill Morgan claims this scenario is highly unlikely.

🔹 Is Ripple Facing Years of Legal Uncertainty?
According to Morgan, it’s improbable that Judge Analisa Torres will reject the latest joint proposal by Ripple and the SEC, which aims to lead to an indicative ruling. In his view, the judge is more likely to issue a “common-sense decision” affirming the previous summary judgment and penalties, rather than letting the settlement process collapse and forcing both sides to appeal again.
“I believe the judge will take a rational approach and won’t derail the whole process over technicalities,” Morgan wrote on social platform X.

🔹 Quick Settlement on the Horizon?
Morgan also believes that if the judge approves the joint proposal, the Ripple vs. SEC case could be resolved within a matter of weeks. While he expressed minor concerns about the proposal’s wording, he overall expects it to be accepted, bringing the case significantly closer to resolution.
His optimism sharply contrasts with the prediction of another analyst known as Bale, who claimed the final decision in the SEC vs. XRP case could be postponed until late 2026. Morgan, along with many others, considers this an exaggerated outlook.

🔹 Speculation vs. Reality
The community remains divided. Some investors are convinced the case is quietly nearing a conclusion and a settlement is already in the works. Others worry about another rejected proposal and a possible extension of litigation into 2027.
Legal analyst James Farrell acknowledged that rejecting the proposal could result in years of legal delay, but he also initially believed the original joint filing would be swiftly approved.

Summary
The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit remains unresolved, but hope for a near-term settlement is alive. While some speculate the case could drag into 2026, lawyer Bill Morgan finds this scenario very unlikely. Everything now hinges on Judge Torres’s decision — a ruling that could shape the future of XRP for years to come.

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The SEC postponed a decision on the Polkadot ETF until November 8, 2025, while DOT rose 8.55%, driven by market optimism and a reduction in geopolitical tensions.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the 21Shares Polkadot (DOT) Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), which was initially scheduled for June 24, 2025. The delay comes as part of a broader trend in the SEC's cautious approach to cryptocurrency.
Despite the delay, Polkadot's price is up more than 8% over the past 24 hours, likely influenced by the easing of tensions in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
SEC Delays Ruling on Polkadot ETF
The SEC had earlier planned to announce its decision on the 21Shares Polkadot ETF by June 24. However, the agency has now extended the review period, with a final decision expected by November 8, 2025.
The delay follows a pattern seen with other cryptocurrency ETFs, as the SEC continues to scrutinize the potential risks associated with digital.
Earlier, the SEC also extended its review of Grayscale's Polkadot ETF application, which was due on June 11. Both the 21Shares and Grayscale Polkadot ETFs are now under further scrutiny, with decisions expected by November.
In addition to Polkadot, other altcoins such as XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have also experienced ETF approval delays.
\The SEC has extended the review period for several crypto ETFs to allow more time for public comment and evaluation.
Analysts are optimistic about Polkadot ETF's approval.
Despite the delay in the decision on 21Shares Polkadot ETF, analysts are optimistic about its approval.
Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchonas and James Seifert have raised the odds of approval for several cryptocurrency ETFs, including Polkadot, to “90% or higher.” They called the strong engagement from the SEC a positive sign for the future of these financial products.
James Seifert specifically noted that while the approval process for crypto ETFs may extend beyond October, approval is more likely.
“The SEC is taking a cautious but engaged approach, which could lead to approval in the last quarter of 2025,” he said in a recent update.
Polkadot Price Performance Amid ETF Delay
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the SEC’s decision, Polkadot’s price has gained more than 8% in the past 24 hours.
The rise in prices comes after a slight easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel.
The cooling of tensions in the region has sparked positive market sentiment, which may have contributed to Polkadot’s rally as Bitcoin’s price has surged above $106K.
Meanwhile, there is also speculation that memecoin ETFs, such as Dogecoin (DOGE), tied to tokens like Shiba Inu (SHIB) could emerge in 2026, according to Bloomberg analysts.
As the SEC reviews these products, it will continue to review concerns about market manipulation, volatility, and investor protection.

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What’s the News?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially delayed its decision on the 21Shares Spot Polkadot ETF.
This delay pushes back any approval or rejection as the #SEC continues to evaluate the proposal’s structure, underlying risks, and market impact.
When Is the New Deadline?
According to public filings and industry reports, the final deadline for the SEC to make a determination is now set for November 8, 2025.
This timeline extension is standard procedure and does not indicate rejection or disinterest — it simply reflects the SEC’s cautious approach to new crypto-based financial products.
Why It Matters
The 21Shares #PolkadotETF is among a growing list of spot ETF proposals targeting altcoins beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
If approved, it would:
Provide regulated exposure to $DOT Allow institutions and retail investors to access Polkadot via traditional brokerage accountsBoost credibility and liquidity for the Polkadot ecosystem
This delay highlights how regulators are still carefully vetting altcoin ETFs — even as Bitcoin ETFs have already gone live.
Market Reactions
While there was no major price movement in #DOT following the announcement, some analysts view the delay as:
Neutral to slightly bullish — no rejectionAn opportunity for continued discussion and feedbackA signal that the SEC is taking altcoin ETFs seriously
Bloomberg analysts still estimate a high probability of eventual approval, especially if market conditions remain favorable and the SEC gains comfort from the performance of existing ETFs.
Final Take
The SEC’s delay on the 21Shares #Polkadot ETF isn’t surprising — it’s part of the broader, cautious rollout of crypto ETFs in the U.S.
But the very existence of this filing, and its continued progression, reinforces one point:
Crypto is going institutional — one ETF at a time.
Follow CryptoPatel for real-time ETF developments, regulatory trends, and Polkadot ecosystem updates.
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What Happened?
#Grayscale Investments has officially submitted an updated S-1/A filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed Grayscale Solana Trust (SOL) — a spot #SolanaETF
The updated document, filed publicly with the #SEC confirms a management fee of 2.5%, making it one of the highest among proposed crypto ETF products in the U.S. market.
Why This Matters
This update is significant for several reasons:
Confirms Grayscale’s ongoing commitment to offering a spot SOL productReveals fee structure transparency ahead of potential regulatory approvalSignals renewed momentum in the U.S. spot ETF race — following the greenlight for Bitcoin ETFs earlier in 2024
The 2.5% fee, while relatively high compared to traditional ETFs, is consistent with Grayscale’s fee structure for other trust products.
Where Does This Fit In?
Grayscale’s move comes amid a broader push by institutions to launch spot Solana ETFs.
Other major players — including VanEck, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity — have also filed similar S-1s with the SEC this quarter, seeking to capitalize on Solana’s growing institutional interest and on-chain activity.
This increasing wave of filings may signal that Solana is maturing into an investable asset class, beyond just the crypto-native community.
Fee Breakdown: Is 2.5% Too High?
For context:
Traditional ETFs charge ~0.2–1%Bitcoin spot ETFs range from 0.19% to 1.5%Grayscale's own Bitcoin Trust initially had a 2%+ fee
A 2.5% fee on a Solana ETF will likely be criticized by cost-sensitive investors, but Grayscale seems confident that first-mover advantage + brand trust will justify the premium — especially if they secure early approval.
Market Perspective
While the SEC has yet to approve any spot Solana ETF, the flurry of activity — combined with clear disclosures like Grayscale’s — hints at a possible shift in regulatory tone.
If approved, this could:
Provide regulated U.S. access to Solana exposureAttract institutional capitalSolidify $SOL position alongside $BTC and $ETH as ETF-worthy assets
Final Take
Grayscale’s updated Solana ETF filing is more than just a paperwork update — it’s a strong signal that the race for U.S. altcoin ETFs is heating up.
With a 2.5% fee disclosed and the SEC reviewing multiple SOL filings, ETF-era Solana may be closer than many expect.
Follow CryptoPatel for ongoing ETF updates, regulatory insights, and institutional crypto coverage.
#solana #SEC

Insider Leak:

Ethereum Spot ETF may get greenlight before July 20th.

🟢 ETH pumped to $3,600 in hours

💬 SEC lawyers drop “early approval” hints

💣 Whales already rotating from BTC

🧠 What you should know:

ETH ETFs = next DeFi boom

Gas fee surge likely

Altcoin rally incoming

Get your bags ready. The Ethereum summer is heating up.

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Lawyer Bill Morgan dismissed rumors of a possible delay in the XRP lawsuit settlement until 2026, saying it was unlikely.
XRP's trial is rumored to possibly last until 2026, sparking debate among crypto enthusiasts. Despite these rumors, $XRP lawyer Bill Morgan believes that the Ripple vs SEC case is unlikely to be delayed.


Bill Morgan Assesses Chance of Delay in XRP Litigation
As rumors swirl about a possible delay in the $XRP trial until 2026, attorney Bill Morgan weighs in, providing clarity on the matter.
In an ex-post, he said a delay is unlikely unless Judge Torres rules against the latest joint motion. In Morgan’s view, this scenario is “an impossible outcome.”
Morgan believes the judge is more likely to make a 'common sense decision', upholding summary judgment and existing sentences, rather than letting the settlement process break down and both sides pursue appeals. His thread read,
He believes the judge is more likely to make a common-sense decision, upholding the summary judgment and current penalties, rather than letting the settlement process break down and both parties pursuing appeals.

Recently, Morgan highlighted the possibility of Judge Annalisa Torres granting Ripple and the SEC's joint motion for an indicative ruling.
Although Morgan has some concerns about the motion, he expects the judge will likely grant it, potentially bringing the Ripple v. SEC case closer to a resolution.
Afterward, Morgan also predicted that the Ripple case would be resolved within weeks if granted joint approval. Thus, in his view, an early settlement is not only possible but probable, making a delay of 2026 impossible.
When will the Ripple vs. SEC case end?
Contrary to Morgan's belief, a recent rumor suggests that the XRP lawsuit could last until late 2026. "The SEC v $XRP final decision could be delayed until late 2026," said Bell, an expert on X.
This prediction has sparked a heated debate over X, with many seeing it as an unexpected outcome, including attorney Morgan.
When Ripple and the SEC initially filed a joint motion, experts like James Farrell expected a swift resolution, expecting Judge Torres to approve it. However, Farrell also considered an alternative scenario where the judge denies the motion, potentially dragging the case out until 2027.
On the other hand, speculation has been rife that Judge Torres is preparing to wrap up the Ripple vs. SEC case. Some members of the community believe that the case has already been settled.
In summary, the outcome of the Ripple vs. SEC case remains uncertain, with possible outcomes ranging from a settlement within weeks to a protracted battle until 2027. The final outcome depends on a variety of factors, including Judge Torres' decision on the joint motion.
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Crypto exchange OKX is considering a US IPO with a NYSE listing, inspired by Circle IPO and Wall Street's successful launch.
Amid growing interest in public listings from digital asset firms, crypto exchange OKX is reportedly preparing for a possible US stock market launch.
Riding on the successful Circle IPO, the exchange will join the likes of Gemini, which is also working on a similar US listing.
Crypto IPO Buzz Hits Crypto Exchange OKX
After its $500 million settlement with the US Department of Justice earlier this year, OKX has re-emerged as a strong player and is working on US expansion from April 2025. The exchange aims to enter Wall Street, taking a leaf from the successful Circle IPO earlier this month.
During his recent interview with The Information, OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafiq said the exchange is open to the idea of a future IPO, adding that if it chooses to go public, the listing "will likely be in the US."
The outlet also noted that the ongoing crypto rally is making waves not only in digital assets but also in the stock market. From IPOs to crypto-linked treasury stocks, the momentum has given rise to valuations that surprise even industry insiders.
Additionally, with the improving crypto regulatory environment under the Trump administration, crypto firms are now eyeing big Wall Street money.
As a result, crypto exchange Gemini has also submitted an S1 filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a listing on the NYSE exchange.
Accelerating its US growth strategy
As crypto exchange OKX established its regional headquarters in San Jose, California, the company’s newly appointed CEO Roshan Robert described it as an effort to increase access to digital assets in a “safe, transparent, and compliant manner.”
The exchange is doubling down on its efforts by hiring 500 employees in New York, San Francisco and San Jose. Robert noted:
“The U.S. is no longer what you would consider as an impossible market. It’s an untapped opportunity if approached in the right manner.”

Robert also said that the team's goal is to develop a "super app" in the U.S., adding, "Our long-term vision is to become a category-defining super app, and we plan to consistently work toward that goal."

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Some of the Republican senators working on digital assets policy shared a set of principals to steer the the digital assets policies they're contemplating.
U.S. Senate Republicans are pitching some of the elements they want to see in a crypto market structure bill.While the House of Representatives has so far remained in the lead on crafting this legislation, the Senate is set to discuss the issues at a hearing on Tuesday.It remains unclear how the bill on structuring the U.S. crypto markets will or won't pair with a companion bill to set U.S. stablecoin issuer standards, which already cleared the Senate with overwhelming support.
Top U.S. senators have shared the outline of what they're after in the effort to establish rules of the road for domestic crypto markets, releasing a set of principles on Tuesday as they prepare to further hash out their intentions in an afternoon hearing.
The crypto industry is excited about the recent progress of stablecoin legislation, but the legislation to set up the structure of fully regulated crypto activity is what the sector is most urgently awaiting. The chairman and three other Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee offered this framework, representing half of the team that would need to eventually clear a bill, which also must pass through the Senate Agriculture Committee.
"These principles will serve as an important baseline for negotiations on this bill, and I’m hopeful my colleagues will put politics aside and provide long-overdue clarity for digital asset regulation,” said Chairman Tim Scott said in a statement, joined by Senators Thom Tillis, Bill Hagerty and Cynthia Lummis.
The principles include setting up clear distinctions between digital securities and commodities and a shared regulatory structure that prevents an "all-encompassing" watchdog from emerging; establishing a "small package" of money-laundering protections that are "pro-innovation"; and encouraging the federal regulators to embrace "no-action guidance, sandboxes, safe harbors, coordination and appropriate application requirements."
So far, the House of Representatives has been in the lead on market structure, clearing its Digital Asset Market Clarity Act through the two necessary committees on its way toward the House floor. But the Senate finished its first crypto priority by passing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act last week, and it's now moving on to market structure.
A 3 p.m. hearing of Lummis' digital assets subcommitteeis set for Tuesday to discuss the market structure work.
"While the European Union and Singapore have established clear regulations, the U.S. continues to sit on the sidelines while the digital asset industry seeks greener pastures," Lummis said in a statement. "That changes today."
Meanwhile, crypto lobbyists are focused on the House's strategy for how it'll approach the two bills. It'll soon fix on one of three options: passing the GENIUS Act as-is, merging it with the House's own stablecoin legislation (which requires a second approval from the Senate) or packaging the stablecoin effort with the market structure bill as a single (significantly more complicated) piece of legislation.
This same process will play out if the Senate pursues its own track for the market structure bill, rather than adopt the House's product. So far, both chambers have seen wide bipartisan support for the crypto initiatives, but Democrats have raised a number of objections rooted in illicit financial concerns, national security and their criticism of President Donald Trump's personal crypto ties.
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#SECCrypto #SEC

As the globe fixates on America’s involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the probability of a July quarter-point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve has edged up by a percentage point, reaching 15.5%.

Rate Cut Radar Lights Up After U.S. Hits Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
Just two days ago—after the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gathering—that probability stood at 14.5%. But sentiments shifted after U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed that American B2 bombers had targeted Iran’s “nuclear enrichment capacity.”

According to CME Group’s Fedwatch tool, a platform that gauges market sentiment on potential adjustments to the federal funds target rate, expectations for a 25-basis-point cut have since ticked higher, now resting at 15.5%. The likelihood of rates holding steady now sits at 84.5%.
In other words, markets are beginning to price in the possibility that the Fed may opt to trim borrowing costs in July. The probability climbs even higher for the September FOMC meeting, with markets assigning a 57.6% chance that the Fed trims rates by a quarter point. The odds of a deeper, half-point cut stand at 12.3%, while a decision to hold steady sits at 30.1%.
Looking ahead to December, futures suggest only a 4.2% chance the federal funds rate remains at its current 425-450 basis-point range. A move to the 400-425 band carries a 22.8% likelihood, while the 375-400 range leads expectations at 41.1%. Meanwhile, on the prediction platform Polymarket, the chance of a July quarter-point cut lags at 13%, with an 87% probability priced in for no adjustment.
As geopolitical tensions intensify and rate-cut probabilities shift across timelines, market participants appear increasingly attuned to how global conflict could influence domestic monetary policy. With sentiment recalibrating in real time, traders are weighing not just risk-on and risk-off investments, but the broader consequences of military escalation on interest-rate trajectories in the months still to come.

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Listen, an interesting thing is happening: Bloomberg analysts James Seyfart and Eric Balcunas said that Litecoin (LTC), XRP and Solana (SOL) will almost certainly — 95% — have their own exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year. This is serious because ETFs are like a bridge between crypto and traditional finance. When an ETF for a specific cryptocurrency appears, investors can invest in it through regular exchanges without buying the coin itself. This often pushes the price up and makes the asset more "official".
But that's not all. The same guys believe that Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Hedera (HBAR) and Avalanche (AVAX) have a 90% chance of getting their ETFs in 2025. That is, we can actually see a whole wave of such products. However, Sui (SUI) has only 60% chances, while Tron (TRX) has none at all.
What's more curious is that applications have even been submitted for ETFs for projects such as Axelar, Aptos, Chainlink, and even for meme tokens like Pudgy Penguins and Trump Coin. Some of them, of course, sound like a joke, but in 2024, the SEC approved spot ETFs for bitcoin and then for ether, which showed that the process has begun, and the trend can become massive.
All this may mean that the crypt is increasingly penetrating the traditional financial system — and this is no longer a hype, but rather a matter of time.
So, if these ETFs are really approved, don't you think that the next crypto boom is just around the corner?
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