The long-standing legal confrontation between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving toward a crucial deadline that could reshape global cryptocurrency regulation.
The SEC must provide an update to the appellate court by August 15 regarding the status of its paused appeals. The court initially halted these appeals to allow Ripple and the SEC to privately discuss potential resolutions. Former SEC attorney Marc Fagel highlighted on social media that this deadline does not signify case dismissal. However, he believes that the SEC could potentially drop its appeals by that date.
Retail vs. Institutional Sales Remain Divided
A previous court ruling already determined that XRP sales to retail investors do not classify as securities. However, institutional XRP sales remain under regulatory scrutiny, creating uncertainty around future compliance standards. Investors hope the Ripple case will clarify how regulators may approach digital asset frameworks moving forward.
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Adding to the market’s anticipation is the upcoming BRICS 2025 Summit, set for August 9–15 in Kazan, Russia. The summit will address major financial topics, including the introduction of a new BRICS currency, global de-dollarization plans, and the integration of blockchain-based settlement systems.
This timing has sparked speculation among analysts that Ripple’s blockchain solutions or XRP’s liquidity could potentially align with BRICS initiatives.
Analysts Link XRP’s Future Value to Regulation
Crypto analyst Armando Pantoja recently stressed that XRP’s long-term price potential depends heavily on regulatory clarity. In a post on X, he projected that with proper stablecoin rules and ETF approvals, XRP could deliver gains of up to 33,233% over the next decade.
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Pantoja compared XRP’s current position to Bitcoin’s early years, recalling that BTC needed eight years to sustain a price above $1,000. He suggested that Ripple’s ongoing legal challenges represent only a temporary obstacle to future growth.
With the August 15 deadline approaching and global events like the BRICS Summit unfolding, market participants are closely watching Ripple’s case. A potential resolution could not only influence XRP’s valuation but also set a precedent for cryptocurrency regulation worldwide.
