XRP Case on Hold as Ripple and SEC Eye a Possible Truce

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Written by Aaron S.,

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Last Updated: April 11, 2025

Key Takeaways

The SEC and Ripple have agreed to pause their appeals, hinting at a possible settlement in the XRP legal case;
Ripple’s lawyer confirmed the April 16 deadline is canceled as both sides work toward a resolution;
Some believe the case will wrap up once Paul Atkins becomes the new SEC Chair and gives final approval.

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XRP Case on Hold as Ripple and SEC Eye a Possible Truce

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The legal fight between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple may be coming to an end.

Both sides recently agreed to pause their appeals, which could be a step toward settling the long-running case involving the XRP XRP $2.27 token.

In a joint court filing made on April 10, the SEC and Ripple asked to place the appeals "in abeyance", meaning they will hold off on further action for now. The filing explained that taking a break from the process would help save time and resources while both parties work on a possible settlement.

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Ripple’s legal representative, James Filan, commented in an April 10 post on X that this decision cancels the earlier April 16 deadline for Ripple to respond to a brief from the SEC.

Others in the crypto community believe this pause suggests the SEC is open to resolving the case. Some have pointed out that the agency might be waiting for Paul Atkins to officially take over as SEC Chair before finalizing the deal.

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, had already said on March 19 that the legal dispute was effectively over. The latest filing appears to support that claim, and some believe that the final steps are tied to leadership changes at the SEC.

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