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<p>The never-ending legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. SEC is back in the news — and pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton recently broke down exactly what’s happening.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-this-settlement-about">What’s This Settlement About?</h3>
<p>The SEC and Ripple have reached a proposed settlement. In it:</p>
<ul>
 <li>The SEC wants to lower Ripple’s penalty from $125 million to $50 million<br></li>
 <li>The agency also wants the judge to remove an injunction (a legal order stopping Ripple from violating securities laws)</li>
</ul>
<p>If the judge agrees to this, the case would finally be settled and closed.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-but-judge-torres-pushed-back">But Judge Torres Pushed Back</h3>
<p>Many thought Judge Analisa Torres would quickly approve the deal, but she surprised both sides.<br>According to Deaton, the judge told them:</p>
<ul>
 <li>They cited the wrong legal rule<br></li>
 <li>They haven’t shown “exceptional circumstances," a very strong legal reason — for why she should undo a decision she already made.<br></li>
</ul>
<p>Deaton explained that a judge can’t simply reverse an order without serious justification, especially after 4.5 years of work and resources poured into this case.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-is-a-deal-still-possible">Is a Deal Still Possible?</h3>
<p>Yes. Deaton believes the judge will likely approve the settlement eventually, giving it about a 70% chance, but she’s demanding a better explanation first. Both sides now need to show how this deal serves both private interests (Ripple and SEC) and the public interest (protecting other crypto investors and companies).</p>
<p>They also need to convince her that settling now would save time, money, and resources for the courts and avoid risky appeals for both sides.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-does-it-matter">Why Does It Matter?</h3>
<p>This case has been one of the most important for crypto regulation in the U.S. If the injunction is removed and the fine reduced:</p>
<ul>
 <li>Ripple avoids a bigger penalty<br></li>
 <li>The SEC avoids risking a total loss on appeal<br></li>
 <li>The case officially closes without affecting Judge Torres’ earlier ruling that XRP itself is not a security in the U.S.<br></li>
</ul>
<p>Deaton stressed that the judge’s past ruling would still stand, and crypto companies would still need to follow U.S. securities laws.</p>

What’s Going On in the Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit? Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Explains

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