Deaton Analysis: Ripple May Agree to $250M Settlement with SEC

According to attorney John Deaton, Ripple Labs may settle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by paying a fine of $250 million. When asked about the possibility of a settlement and appeal in the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the SEC, this response was given.

Hey @JohnEDeaton1 is it possible for there to be a SEC vs. @ripple partial settlement and partial appeal which could end up in the Supreme Court?
— Digital Asset Investor (@digitalassetbuy) February 21, 2023

Yesterday, in a tweet, John Deaton stated that if the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) agrees to settle, Ripple could pay a fine ranging from $100 million to $250 million. However, according to Deaton, Ripple will only agree to a settlement if the SEC publicly announces that all sales of XRP, present and future, are not securities.

John Deaton argued that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is unlikely to accept Ripple’s demand for a public declaration that XRP sales are not securities during their ongoing legal battle. However, Deaton pointed out that Judge Analisa Torres, who presides over the case, could provide regulatory clarity regarding the secondary market transactions of XRP. It’s noteworthy that Deaton is the founder of CryptoLaw.

Hey @JohnEDeaton1 is it possible for there to be a SEC vs. @ripple partial settlement and partial appeal which could end up in the Supreme Court?
— Digital Asset Investor (@digitalassetbuy) February 21, 2023

SEC v. Ripple Settlement: Deaton Responds

John Deaton’s remark comes as the XRP community continues to inquire about the possibility of a settlement between Ripple and the SEC before Judge Analisa Torres issues her verdict in the ongoing case. XRP community members are interested in knowing if a settlement is possible. This has led to discussions about Ripple’s potential fine amount and the SEC’s position on classifying XRP as a security.

The CryptoLaw CEO has been responding to various inquiries regarding the potential for a settlement between Ripple and the SEC. On January 1st, he tweeted that the SEC, under the leadership of Gary Gensler, is not considering a settlement with Ripple due to the company’s conditions and demands.

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“In sum, unfortunately, I think a settlement w/Ripple is not in Gensler’s mindset. I don’t believe he’s going to settle and publicly agree that ongoing and future XRP sales, including in the secondary market, are non-securities. And Ripple won’t settle unless the SEC agrees,” said Deaton.

One month later, attorney John Deaton restated that there would be no settlement agreement between Ripple and the SEC until Judge Torres ruled on the case. Meanwhile, members of the XRP community are keenly awaiting the lawsuit’s outcome. If Ripple wins, it could result in US-based exchanges relisting XRP, causing a significant surge in the cryptocurrency’s price. On the other hand, if the SEC prevails, it could have a negative impact on Ripple and the XRP asset.

Olasunkanmi Abudu

Olasunkanmi Abudu is a Web3 content writer with over five years of experience covering blockchain, decentralized finance, and digital assets. He specializes in producing well-researched and accessible content that explains complex technologies and market trends to both general readers and industry professionals.

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