A recent development in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple has caused uncertainty among XRP token holders as they await the Summary Judgment, which might not be delivered until the end of 2023. Despite the prolonged timeline and uncertainty, there is a prevalent belief that Ripple may eventually triumph in the case.
Notably, attorney Kylie Chiseul Kim, who served as counsel for Ripple Labs, recently withdrew from the case. Ripple has stated that this withdrawal has no bearing on the lawsuit. In a corresponding move, John Deaton, the attorney representing thousands of XRP token holders in the Ripple lawsuit, announced that another lawyer would be leaving the case as well. The name of the lawyer and the reasoning for the withdrawal have not been disclosed. Deaton confirmed receiving an email about the development, but emphasized that it was neither a hint of settlement nor any adverse implication for the lawsuit. Deaton’s words, “a lawyer withdrawing from the SEC case ‘means nothing'”, seem to downplay the significance of these changes.
As both sides of the Ripple lawsuit see lawyer withdrawals, there is a simultaneous debate about Judge Analisa Torres’ delay in delivering the Summary Judgment. It remains to be seen how this delay might impact the case’s outcome and Ripple’s standing in the eyes of its token holders.
At the same time, ever-changing cryptocurrency laws and regulations are causing other ripple effects in the industry. For instance, El Salvador became the first country to recognize bitcoin as legal tender, prompting speculation about whether other countries might soon follow suit.
As with any major development in the cryptocurrency market or relevant legal proceedings, it is critical for investors to conduct thorough market research before making any investment decisions. Neither the authors nor the publication holds any responsibility for personal financial losses incurred as a result of such decisions.
The complexities of the Ripple lawsuit, combined with its implications for the wider cryptocurrency market, ensure that it remains a riveting subject of interest for those watching the industry.
Source: Coingape
