Ripple SEC Settlement May Arrive by April, Says Lawyer

• Lawyer Jeremy Hogan suggests the XRP case could settle by April or May.
• SEC’s leadership change on January 20 may influence the case’s outcome.  
• Ripple penalty of $125 million is on hold due to ongoing appeals. 

Pro-XRP lawyer Jeremy Hogan suggests a potential settlement in the Ripple vs. SEC case by April or May. Both Ripple and the SEC have appealed the court’s split decision, drawing widespread attention.

The court had ruled Ripple’s $700 million institutional sales were illegal securities offerings and imposed a $125 million penalty on the firm. However, this penalty is on hold pending the appeal process.

In light of this, former SEC attorney Marc Fagel says the SEC’s new administration might drop the appeal, potentially leading to a settlement based on the original ruling.

Fagel’s statements have renewed interest in XRP. Community members are watching key dates: January 15, the SEC’s deadline to file another appeal, and January 20, when pro-crypto Paul Atkins may take over as SEC chair.

These key developments could bring long-awaited regulatory clarity for XRP and the broader crypto market. Ripple’s supporters remain hopeful that the case’s resolution will propel XRP to new heights, especially with potential U.S. regulatory clarity during the first 100 days of the incoming Trump administration.  

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Notably, Trump plans to introduce 0% capital gains taxes on domestic cryptocurrencies. This would be a significant advantage for XRP as it’s the sole top-tier crypto to benefit from this policy. 

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As speculation mounts, XRP remains one of the most closely watched assets in the crypto space. Advocates are optimistic that a favorable outcome will not only benefit Ripple but also chart the course for other crypto projects in navigating uncertain regulatory landscapes.