*Judge Torres just shot down Ripple-SEC deal attempt
Well this is awkward... both sides tried to team up and Judge Torres said "nope"

Joint request to reduce $125M penalty DENIED

Ripple + SEC wanted to cut penalty by 60% and reverse some rulings.

Torres basically said "you made your bed, now sleep in it"

XRP sitting at $2.10 while this drama unfolds.

*What they tried to pull
The joint ask:

-Reduce $125M penalty by 60% (down to $50M)
-Reverse order about XRP institutional sales being securities
-Use "indicative ruling" to bypass appeals process

Translation: Both sides wanted to make a deal without going through proper appeals.

Torres wasn't having it.

*Judge Torres claps back
Her response was brutal:

"Ripple's willingness to push the boundaries... evinces a likelihood that it will eventually cross the line. None of this has changed."

Basically said: You haven't learned your lesson, why would I reduce the penalty?

The real kicker: "Parties hardly pretend" things have changed but want 60% penalty cut anyway.

*What this means
For the case:

-$125M penalty stands for now
-Appeals process still the only way out
-Both sides back to square one

For XRP:

-Legal uncertainty continues
-No quick resolution in sight
-Market waiting for actual appeals outcome

Reality check: Even when Ripple and SEC agree, Torres ain't playing.

*Market reaction
XRP price: Holding around $2.10
Sentiment: Mixed - no quick win but case continues
Timeline: Back to waiting for appeals process

Torres basically forcing them to go through proper legal channels instead of backdoor deals.

*My take
Torres is consistent: Doesn't matter if both sides want a deal, law is law.

For XRP holders: This extends uncertainty but doesn't change the fundamental case.

Real talk: Judge clearly thinks Ripple still poses compliance risks based on past behavior.

Appeals process gonna take time, but that was always the most likely path anyway.

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