#XRP Ripple and the SEC are seeking to end their XRP dispute, with a top crypto lawyer, John E. Deaton, predicting a 70% chance that Judge Analisa Torres will approve their request. Here's what's happening ¹:

- *Joint Motion*: Ripple and the SEC have jointly submitted a motion to dissolve a civil injunction that restricts access to $125 million in escrowed penalties.

- *Proposed Terms*: If approved, $50 million would be directed to the SEC, while the remaining $75 million would return to Ripple.

- *Purpose*: The motion aims to conclude the long-running conflict over XRP and resolve outstanding legal and financial uncertainties.

Deaton believes the court may grant relief due to the collaborative effort between Ripple and the SEC. However, he expressed disappointment that Ripple's legal team didn't more directly acknowledge the broader context of SEC enforcement conduct, including ¹ ²:

- *Previous SEC Criticism*: Judge Sarah Netburn previously criticized the SEC's attorneys for lacking "faithful allegiance to the law."

- *Recent Appellate Ruling*: A recent appellate ruling labeled previous SEC actions as "arbitrary and capricious."

- *Potential Competitive Disadvantage*: Deaton thinks Ripple could have highlighted the potential competitive disadvantage it faces if the injunction persists, particularly with banking partners and counterparties favoring firms like Circle that operate without such legal encumbrances.

The outcome of this case may depend on various factors, including the changing regulatory landscape and the current political shift in leadership ¹.