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As the long-standing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intensifies, attorney John Deaton has laid out a critical path forward for both parties. Following Judge Analisa Torres’ denial of the SEC’s motion for an indicative ruling, Deaton said the only way to secure a new XRP judgment is if the SEC acknowledges its missteps and works collaboratively with Ripple.
SEC Must Recognize Flaws and Shift Regulatory Narrative
In a recent live stream, Deaton—a pro-crypto attorney and former U.S. Senate candidate—emphasized that the SEC must withdraw prior arguments and openly acknowledge that it erred in how it pursued the XRP case. According to him, this would also require referencing pending crypto-related legislation in Congress, which increasingly classifies crypto tokens as commodities rather than securities.
The implication is clear: for any revised judgment to succeed, the SEC must reframe its authority over crypto assets, aligning with the evolving regulatory landscape. Judge Torres had previously ruled the SEC’s motion as “procedurally improper” after the Commission sought to reduce Ripple’s civil penalty to $50 million and obtain relief from an injunction.
Legal Experts Weigh In: Difficult Road Ahead
Attorney Fred Rispoli echoed Deaton’s analysis, calling a favorable re-judgment an “uphill battle.” He proposed that both Ripple and the SEC submit 25-page motions outlining prior dismissed cases and urged the SEC to include signed declarations from its Commissioners admitting regulatory shortcomings.
Rispoli believes the Commission’s concession would strengthen the case for revisiting the judgment. However, he estimates that it could take two to three weeks for both parties to finalize filings, followed by an additional one to two weeks for Judge Torres to respond.
SEC’s Internal Tensions Surface Amid Proposed Settlement
Adding to the case's complexity, internal conflict has emerged within the SEC. On May 8, Ripple and the SEC filed a joint settlement letter in New York federal court. The agreement requested the dissolution of the August 2024 injunction against Ripple and proposed that $75 million of the $125 million in civil penalties held in escrow be returned to the company.
However, SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw fiercely criticized the move. Known for her skeptical stance on cryptocurrencies, Crenshaw argued the deal would damage the agency’s enforcement credibility.
“This settlement, alongside the programmatic disassembly of the SEC’s crypto enforcement program, does a tremendous disservice to the investing public,” she stated on May 8.
Crenshaw’s opposition underscores fractures within the SEC, raising broader questions about the agency’s ability to maintain a unified position on crypto regulation.
XRP Price Slips as Legal Uncertainty Continues
Amid these developments, XRP has seen increased volatility. The token dropped over 4% following Judge Torres’ decision and is currently trading near $2.40, down around 2% over the past 24 hours.
The legal back-and-forth continues to weigh on investor confidence, even as some in the industry remain hopeful for a favorable resolution that could provide long-awaited regulatory clarity for digital assets in the U.S.
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By (MR_UMAIR)

In a historic development that could significantly impact the cryptocurrency market, Ripple (XRP) has officially reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), bringing an end to a nearly four-year legal battle. Announced on May 19, the agreement marks a pivotal moment not just for Ripple, but for the broader crypto ecosystem.

The Settlement at a Glance

The terms of the settlement are notable for their unexpectedly favorable outcome for Ripple:

Reduced Fine: Ripple will pay a penalty of less than $50 million—far below the $2 billion initially sought by the SEC.
No Security Classification: The SEC has agreed not to appeal the 2023 ruling that XRP is not a security.
Regulatory Clarity: Ripple is now permitted to continue its institutional activities under updated regulatory guidelines.

This resolution provides much-needed clarity for investors and institutions alike, potentially paving the way for greater adoption and participation in the XRP ecosystem.

Why This Is Bullish for XRP

The market is already buzzing with speculation about a potential rally, and here’s why sentiment is turning positive:

End of Legal Uncertainty: The removal of regulatory ambiguity may attract fresh institutional investment.
Potential Exchange Relistings: Major platforms like Coinbase and Kraken may soon reintroduce #Xrp🔥🔥 to their trading rosters.
ODL Expansion: Banks and financial institutions can now confidently adopt Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solution without fear of regulatory backlash.

Strategic Moves for Investors

With the legal cloud lifted, traders and investors are considering several strategic options:

Buy Early: Positioning before a possible post-settlement rally could be advantageous.
Invest in the Ecosystem: Tokens like FLR (Flare) and $QNT (Quant), which benefit from XRP’s infrastructure, may see correlated gains.
Short-Term Volatility Plays: The next 72 hours are likely to be turbulent—ideal for active traders.

Price Scenarios to Watch

While optimism is high, several price paths are under consideration:

Bullish Case: If major relistings occur, XRP could surge to $2.50–$3.50.
Neutral Case: Stabilization in the $1.75–$2.00 range seems plausible in the near term.
Bearish Case: A brief correction to $1.00 could precede the next upward move.

What’s Next for XRP?

Investor sentiment is split: some are jumping in now, others are waiting for confirmation post-May 19, while a few may opt to sell into strength. Regardless of strategy, one thing is certain—markets thrive on clarity, and this settlement delivers exactly that.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Always do your own research (DYOR).

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Eric Council Jr. was sentenced to 14 months in prison for US SEC X account hack, fake Bitcoin ETF post, and SIM swap conspiracy.
Eric Council Jr., 26, of Athens, Alabama, was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for his involvement in the cybercrime conspiracy.

The case involved the hacking of the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Eric Council Jr. was sentenced to 14 months in prison.
According to a statement from federal authorities, Eric Council Jr. conspired with others to gain access to the US SEC's X account through a SIM swap.

On January 9, 2024, a false post was published by the account, falsely claiming that the SEC had approved Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

Bitcoin's price surged above $1,000 before falling after the SEC confirmed the post was illegitimate.
Eric Council Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit felony identity theft in February 2025. U.S.

District Judge Amy Berman Jackson sentenced him to 14 months in prison, ordered him to forfeit $50,000 and serve three years of supervised release.
He is prohibited from accessing the dark web or engaging in any activity related to identity fraud during the period of supervision.

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Комиссия по ценным бумагам США предупреждает об опасности FOMO на фоне усиления крипто-мании, даже в условиях стремительного роста институционального принятия и изменений политики США, закрепляющих цифровые активы как финансовый фундамент.

SEC предупреждает об опасности FOMO на фоне непрерывных институциональных потоков в крипто
Комиссия по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) на этой неделе напомнила инвесторам избегать эмоциональных решений, вызванных рыночным ажиотажем. В сообщении, опубликованном 13 мая на платформе социальных сетей X, SEC предостерегла от страха упущенной выгоды (FOMO), написав:
Не поддавайтесь FOMO! Избегайте страха упущенной выгоды, придерживаясь долгосрочного плана сбережений и инвестиций. Это может быть заманчиво, но та популярная или модная инвестиционная возможность может не быть лучшей для достижения ваших финансовых целей.
Пост на X ссылается на статью Лори Шок, директора Отдела образования и защиты инвесторов SEC, которая подчеркнула, что сопротивление FOMO — страху упущенной выгоды — критически важно для поддержания надежной инвестиционной стратегии.
Шок признала рост онлайн-инвестирования и растущую популярность спекулятивных активов, таких как криптовалюты, мемные акции и невзаимозаменяемые токены (NFTs). Она подчеркнула, что понимание этих современных инвестиций может казаться сложным, отметив, что цифровые активы включают криптовалюты, монеты и токены, выпускаемые в рамках начальных предложений монет (ICO). Мемные акции, как она объяснила, часто набирают ценность на основе интернет-популярности или социального мнения, а не на основе фундаментальных показателей компании. NFTs — это цифровые предметы, маркированные уникальными кодами, подтверждающими владение, и сохраненные в блокчейне — типе цифрового регистра. Эти токены часто представляют собой право собственности на цифровые предметы, такие как произведения искусства, спортивные сувениры или фотографии.
На фоне этого развивающегося финансового ландшафта Шок призвала инвесторов сосредоточиться на фундаментальных принципах. «Не каждая инвестиционная возможность подходит для всех. Сопротивляйтесь искушению и помните нашу фразу: ‘Скажи FOMO — НЕТ!’» Она подчеркнула ценность диверсифицированных портфелей и важность оставаться инвестированным: «Время на рынке имеет значение, а не тайминг рынка».
Чтобы выдержать неизбежные колебания рынка, Шок посоветовала распределять инвестиции по типам активов и отраслям. Её заключительное напоминание для инвесторов подчеркнуло необходимость дисциплины:
Скажи ‘FOMO — НЕТ!’ — придерживайтесь своего долгосрочного плана и не принимайте инвестиционные решения на основе страха упущенной выгоды.
Рынок криптовалют переживает беспрецедентный рост, с биткоином, превысившим 100,000 долларов, благодаря значительным вливаниям в американские биржевые инвестиционные фонды (ETFs) и все более активному принятию со стороны крупных управляющих активами и пенсионных фондов, стремящихся получить доступ к цифровым активам. Администрация президента Дональда Трампа активно продвигала США как мирового лидера в области цифровых активов, создавая Стратегический биткойн-резидент и выступая за про-крипто регулирование, направленное на укрепление доминирования Америки в этом секторе. Эта бычья среда, поддерживаемая повышенным институциональным интересом и благоприятными рамками политики, привела к нескольким смелым прогнозам, что биткоин достигнет 200,000 долларов к концу года.
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John Dayton reveals the necessary steps Ripple and the SEC must take to get Judge Torres to grant a new ruling in the XRP lawsuit.
Following Judge Torres' ruling, in which he denied Ripple's SEC motion for an indicative judgment, legal experts have offered several opinions on what's next in the long-running legal battle.

Pro-crypto attorney and former Senate candidate John Dayton has also commented on the decision and revealed what both sides should do before Judge Torres modifies his decision in the $XRP case.


What Ripple and the SEC Should Do for New Decision in XRP Lawsuit
In a live broadcast, John Dayton said that if both sides are to seek a new ruling in the XRP case, the SEC will have to admit its mistakes and resign from its previous arguments.

He added that the commission would have to work with Ripple and refer to bills currently in Congress related to digital assets.
In doing so, the agency will state that crypto-assets are more akin to commodities than securities and do not necessarily fall under the SEC's purview.

Judge Torres denied Ripple's SEC motion on the grounds that it was "practically inappropriate." The SEC asked the court to grant Ripple relief from the injunction and reduce the civil penalty to $50 million.
In order for Judge Torres to grant the request, Dayton believes the SEC would have to argue that Ripple's $XRP sale did not harm anyone and that the injunction limits the crypto firm's business because it would like to sell the altcoin to financial institutions.

He also remarked that he should argue that the injunction only harms an American enterprise and other businesses that want to do business with Ripple.
As Judge Torres noted, in granting a motion for summary judgment, the district court "must determine whether the proposed consent decree is fair and reasonable, with the additional requirement that the public interest would not be undermined if the consent decree included an injunction."
Another legal expert shares ideas about what both parties should do.
Legal expert Fred Rispoli echoed similar sentiments as John Dayton, noting that a new verdict in the $XRP lawsuit would not be easy. As for what the two sides should do, he said they should file a 25-page motion, detailing all the other cases they have left.
He also suggested that the SEC file a declaration on behalf of the commissioners and explain the commission's failures to act meaningfully on crypto guidance.

The legal expert opined that the agency will likely take this step, although it could take at least two to three weeks for Ripple and the SEC to gather their arguments and refile the motion. Rispoli added that it will take another week or two for Judge Torres to rule.
XRP price dropped over 4% after Judge Torres' latest ruling in the XRP lawsuit. At the time of writing, the altcoin is trading at around $2.40, down about 2% in the last 24 hours.

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