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Sujit Kumar
Feb 20, 2025
by Sujit Kumar

SEC Pause in Ripple Case? Leadership Changes Fuel Speculation

SEC Pause in Ripple Case

Table of contents

  1. Industry Insight and Ongoing Pauses
    1. SEC Leadership Transition and Regulatory Reforms
  2. What’s Next for Ripple?
Speculation is growing over whether the SEC will pause the Ripple case, mirroring the delays seen in the Binance and Coinbase lawsuits. A significant development fueling this uncertainty is the recent reassignment of the SEC’s lead litigator for major cryptocurrency cases to its IT department. This individual, who played a crucial role in the Binance and Coinbase cases, is now reportedly less involved in crypto litigation.

Industry Insight and Ongoing Pauses

Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett shared on social media that multiple legal sources have indicated the SEC is prioritizing cases with imminent court deadlines. This focus could explain why pause requests have not been seen in the Ripple and Kraken cases. For context, the Binance case has been paused until April 14, and the Coinbase lawsuit deadline has been extended to March 14, while Lejilex’s case is paused until April 11.

SEC Leadership Transition and Regulatory Reforms

These pauses and extensions come amid significant changes at the SEC. With Paul Atkins nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the agency, many legal experts believe the upcoming leadership change may bring a fresh perspective on handling cryptocurrency-related cases. The SEC’s crypto task force, along with collaboration from Congress and the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, is working to fill regulatory gaps that have contributed to these prolonged lawsuits.

What’s Next for Ripple?

With Ripple’s court deadline approaching in mid-April, industry watchers are keenly observing how the SEC’s internal reshuffle and potential regulatory reforms will impact the case. The current pause could offer the agency a chance to reassess and potentially deliver a more informed decision on Ripple’s fate.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or other advice. Investing in or trading crypto assets comes with a risk of financial loss.
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Sujit Kumar
Sujit received his Bachelors in Science from the LNMU Darbhanga. He is currently working as a Content Strategist. He has more than three years of professional experience in information systems, security policies, technologies, and Cryptocurrency. He has published 6 books in the area of information security and assurance. He has published more than 50 research articles in leading journals Regarding the Latest and Breaking Crypto News and updates. His research interests include access control, computer forensics, Digital Marketing, Web development, business hacks, player experience, and virtual storytelling.

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