New Update: Why XRP Lawsuit Conclusion May Extend Further

The ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs Inc. and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has seen a recent development concerning the upcoming remedies-related briefing. On March 20, 2024, Judge Analisa Torres granted a joint motion filed by both parties regarding the sealing of confidential documents.

Focus on Remedies and Redactions

The court order pertains specifically to information related to potential remedies in the case. This could include details on Ripple’s financial statements and XRP sales conducted after the SEC filed its lawsuit in December 2020. Both Ripple and the SEC have argued for the partial sealing of these documents, citing the need to protect sensitive financial information.

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Judge Torres’ decision allows for a revised schedule and redaction process for the remedies briefing. This ensures that the core arguments from both parties will be made public, except for commercially sensitive details.

The order also mandates a period of negotiation between Ripple, the SEC, and potentially interested third parties to determine the specific content that will be redacted from the public filings.

New Deadlines and Potential Settlement

The revised schedule establishes new deadlines for the filing of briefs and responses. The SEC was to submit its opening brief on March 22, followed by a period of negotiation over redactions. Publicly available redacted versions of the briefs are expected by March 26 and April 22 for the SEC and Ripple, respectively.

The deadline for reply briefs and motions regarding the sealing of information is set for May 20. This extended timeframe allows for a thorough review of the remedies argument and a potential resolution of the dispute. Legal experts anticipate that a settlement agreement between Ripple and the SEC could be reached before the case goes to trial.

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Impact on XRP Price and Timeline

The ongoing lawsuit has had a significant impact on the price of XRP. For the past 24 hours, the recent news has caused a 4.43% increase in XRP’s value, currently trading at 0.62 but the long-term implications remain uncertain. The focus on post-complaint XRP sales by the SEC suggests that this could be a key factor in determining the outcome and any potential penalties for Ripple.

Judge Torres’ previous ruling in July 2023, which clarified that XRP itself is not a security under U.S. law, was a positive development for Ripple. However, the remedies phase of the lawsuit could still influence XRP’s price depending on the final judgment.

Given the extended timeline for redactions, replies, and potential motions, it is likely that the case will continue for several more months. A final judgment from Judge Torres is not expected until sometime in 2025.

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