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Will the SEC pause the Ripple case, just like it did with Binance and Coinbase? This question has been circulating with increasing speculation. A significant development fueling this uncertainty is the reassignment of the SEC’s lead litigator for major cryptocurrency cases. This individual, who played a key role in the Binance and Coinbase cases, was recently moved to the SEC’s IT department.
However, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett took to social media and revealed, “On the @SECGov pausing ongoing litigation against #crypto firms — I’m told by multiple legal sources that the SEC has been prioritizing cases with imminent court deadlines, which is one explanation for why we haven’t seen pause requests in the @Ripple and @krakenfx cases.”
Meanwhile, the Binance case has been put on hold until April 14, with Lejilex’s case paused until April 11. For Coinbase, the SEC and the firm have agreed to extend the deadline for the agency’s response to Coinbase’s request for an interlocutory appeal until March 14.
SEC’s Leadership Transition and Impact on Crypto Cases
The pause and extensions align with significant changes within the SEC. Legal experts suggest that these delays could be linked to the expected confirmation of Paul Atkins as the new SEC chair, nominated by former President Donald Trump. The leadership change could bring a new approach to how cryptocurrency-related cases are handled, especially as the SEC’s crypto task force continues to assess the regulatory landscape.
Regulatory Task Forces Work to Fill Gaps
In the meantime, the SEC’s crypto task force, Congress, and the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets are reportedly collaborating to fill the regulatory gaps that contributed to these lawsuits. As the SEC navigates its internal changes and adapts its approach, the industry watches closely to see how these shifts will impact ongoing cases, particularly with Ripple.
With Ripple’s court deadline approaching in mid-April, and SEC leadership changes in play, the pause in the case offers an opportunity for the agency to make a more informed decision.
