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Lawyers Weigh In On SEC’s XRP Appeal, Settlement, Final Judgment Date

Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit News: Unless there’s an expected twist from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), lawyers say the long-awaited final judgment in SEC v. Ripple Labs could come in July. They also believe the SEC will probably appeal the summary judgment as Judge Torres ruled that XRP programmatic sales are not security contracts.
Lawyers Clears Air On If SEC Can Appeal Entire Ruling
Pro-XRP lawyer Fred Rispoli predicts a ruling by Judge Torres on remedies by the end of July or early August. “Although Judge Torres could get poetic and issue it on July 13,” he added. The SEC argues $2 billion in total fines including penalties, while Ripple believes the penalty amount should not exceed $10 million.
Rispoli added that the case can always be settled beforehand, but the odds are currently at zero percent. SEC and Ripple can also settle arguments not addressed by judges in the ruling. However, the SEC can still move to appeal against programmatic sales of XRP.
This is splitting hairs from Marc’s answer, but the SEC cannot appeal anything to do with its claims against Brad and Chris relating to Institutional Sales, which the SEC agreed to dismiss with prejudice. The SEC could still appeal its claims against both for Programmatic Sales.
— Fred Rispoli (@freddyriz) June 13, 2024
Marc Fagel, a former SEC securities lawyer, also reaffirmed that the SEC will likely appeal the summary judgment ruling on liability as they didn’t agree with Judge Torres on XRP’s classification as not a security under the Howey test. In addition, he added that the agency can appeal the remedies order, “but that’s a real long shot.”
Also Read: XRP Whale Dumps 52M Coins Amid Price Upswing, What’s Next?
Judge Netburn May Not Rule on Expert Witness
Both parties have strong arguments on the expert witness motion in the XRP lawsuit. Lawyers including Bill Morgan and Jeremy Hogan think Ripple Labs will lose the motion to strike the declaration of expert witness Andrea Fox in the remedies dispute.
Commenting on whether Judge Netburn to rule on expert witness, Fred Rispoli said “Netburn and Torres can confer and determine that the issue before Netburn (the SEC’s “extra expert”) does not need to be ruled upon.” Judge Torres can bypass expert witness to announce a final judgment on remedies and injunction. But he claims this will only happen in case the ruling is in favor of Ripple.
Also Read: Ripple Vs SEC: Lawyer Says XRP Lawsuit Going To Appeals Court, What’s Next?
How $4.47B Settlement In Terraform vs SEC Impact XRP Lawsuit?
Terraform Labs and Do Kwon’s settlement with the U.S. SEC was not welcomed by the crypto community as the SEC has been unfair in enforcement lawsuits, including Ripple and DebtBox cases.
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal and Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty also expressed dissatisfaction with the SEC luring a hefty fine from Terraform Labs. The Terra Luna crisis caused investors to lose $40 billion in wealth and led to the collapse of many crypto firms in what was seen as a domino effect. They said the settlement made the SEC an unsecured creditor in the bankruptcy and no meaningful relief to fraud victims.
Formed SEC lawyer James Farell claimed that the injunction in the Terra fraud lawsuit weakens “lots of Ripple’s arguments regarding proprietary and proportionality.” Ripple claimed that a penalty over $10 million would be excessive when compared to prior crypto cases.
Also Read: Terraform Labs Has Just $75 Million In Assets, How Will It Pay the SEC $4.75 Billion?
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First Digital Trust Denies Justin Sun’s Allegations, Claims Full Solvency

Following a reserve crisis that hit TrueUSD and Justin Sun’s intervention, First Digital Trust denied claims of insolvency. The Trust, at the center of the fiasco, says it is fully solvent while accusing Sun of sensationalism.
First Digital Trust Refutes Allegations Of Insolvency
First Digital Trust has released a statement debunking allegations of financial impropriety and insolvency. According to the statement, First Digital Trust says it is completely solvent while accusing Justin Sun of falsehood.
The Trust has been at the center of a whirlpool of a liquidity crisis involving TrueUSD (TUSD) with Justin Sun stepping in to stabilize the stablecoin with a capital injection. The Tron founder launched a tirade against the Hong Kong-based trust, accusing it of financial mismanagement including unauthorized trade finance loans.
“The recent allegations by Justin Sun against First Digital Trust are completely false,” read the statement.
The Trust disclosed that its FDUSD stablecoin is solvent and backed by US Treasury Bills. Per the statement, the legal dispute surrounding TUSD has nothing to do with FDUSD, accusing Sun of a smear campaign. First Digital Trust says it has not had the opportunity to defend itself in court, accusing Sun of launching social media attacks.
“This is a typical Justin Sun smear campaign to try to attack a competitor to his business,” added First Digital Trust.
Justin Sun Maintains His Stance
Justin Sun remains firm in his resolve that First Digital Trust is insolvent while urging investors to cut ties with FDUSD. He warns that the Trust founder Vincent Chok will face the full wrath of the justice system.
“First Digital Trust (FDT) is in fact insolvent,” said Sun. “If you have any relationship with it, please cut off contact as soon as possible to protect your assets.”
Following his accusations, FDUSD lost its peg and traded at a low of $0.88, a steep drop before crawling to $0.98. The loss of $130 million from its market capital has rattled investors with critics taking swipes over its de-pegging.
The Tron founder has covered every blade of grass in recent days, buying $75M of the Trump memecoin. Last week, Justin Sun weighed in on TRX’s halving proposal, supporting a proposal to mirror Bitcoin’s pattern.
The stablecoin drama comes as the US is inching toward tighter stablecoin regulation with the GENIUS Act and STABLE Act.
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Will Cardano Price Bounce Back to $0.70 or Crash to $0.60?

Cardano price has been facing significant price fluctuations recently, with its value hovering around $0.68 as of April 2025. Traders and investors are watching closely to see whether ADA can bounce back to $0.70 or face further declines towards $0.60.
Crypto Market Volatility Drives ADA’s Recent Price Action
Over the past few days, Cardano’s price has seen moderate fluctuations. After dipping to a low of $0.663, ADA price briefly rebounded to reach highs of $0.69. Despite these ups and downs, the cryptocurrency closed on the green side, which points to at least some of the buying pressure.
The price action states that a general bullish trend was seen where most of the cryptocurrencies moved up, then down.
Overall market has remained very unstable and traders have been seen transferring their positions by buying during any falling. Consequently, ADA’s price was able to remain somewhat stable and maintain its position above some important support levels. The 24-hour chart indicates that Cardano’s price is currently sitting just above the $0.68 mark, up by 0.90%. Nevertheless, it is down by about 7.87% in the past week, which hints at poor performance in reversing the downtrend.
ADA Price Support and Resistance Levels to Watch
Traders are paying close attention to ADA’s key support and resistance levels. The nearest support level is $0.63, which, if broken, will imply further decline in the value, or a possible reversal of the trend if the price retests this level.
If Cardano goes below this level, the subsequent level of support may be between $0.60 and $0.61. Any move below $0.63 looks reasonably bearish, and opens the possibility of ADA testing these particular lows.


On the other hand, Cardano must clear its resistance levels to regain bullish momentum. The daily moving averages at $0.73 (200-day moving average) and $0.75 (50-day moving average) are important barriers to watch. As of now, the RSI stands at 46.27, just below the neutral level of 50. An RSI below 50 means that ADA is not yet in a bullish trend, although it could be in the reclaiming process if only the buying pressure rises. At the moment, the MACD Is show a bearish outlook as the MACD line is below the signal line.
However, there are signs of weakening bearish momentum, as the histogram shows increasing green bars. This suggests that while the market is still in a bearish phase, ADA may soon experience a bullish reversal if the MACD crosses into positive territory. Moreover, ADA’s price action also forms a Falling Wedge pattern, which is typically considered a bullish reversal pattern despite the death cross formed ealier today threatening a 25% ADA price dip.
Analyst Outlook for Cardano’s Price Movement
Crypto analysts are mixed in their outlook for Cardano in the short term. Some experts predict that ADA could continue to trade within its established range between $0.63 and $0.75.
However, a breakout above the $0.75 resistance could set the stage for a stronger upward move, with some even setting a target of $1 for the next few weeks. Moreover, according to a TradingView analysis shared, Cardano price has been following an established ascending channel pattern over the years. This pattern has historically led to significant price surges when ADA moved between its upper and lower trendlines. In the past, a similar channel saw ADA rise from $0.20 to over $2.70 in 2021.


The TradingView chart suggests that if ADA continues to follow this pattern, it could see significant upside potential in the long term. Analysts believe ADA might push towards $50.48 by the end of 2025, as it follows this channel’s upward trajectory. Such a move would require continued market optimism and strong demand for ADA.
On the flip side, analysts like Ali Martinez warn that Cardano is at a critical juncture. If ADA fails to reclaim the $0.70 to $0.80 support zone, it could see a deeper correction. Some experts suggest that ADA might test the lower $0.30s, though this scenario would require a more severe breakdown from current levels.
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How Will Elon Musk Leaving DOGE Impact Dogecoin Price?

Elon Musk’s time at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is coming to an end following White House chatter. While DOGE has had a significant impact since its launch, Musk’s departure will have unintended consequences for Dogecoin price.
Is Elon Musk Leaving DOGE?
A Politico report suggest that the curtain could be falling on Elon Musk’s time at DOGE after nearly four months. Musk has been leading operations at the department since its formation, stifling fraud and reducing government inefficiency.
However, the report notes that the Tesla CEO will be leaving the agency to focus on his business empire. Per the report, Musk’s departure is linked to growing criticisms over his handling of DOGE operations since taking over the reins.
Elon Musk’s supporters argue that a transition is in order with the blueprint for DOGE already established. Furthermore, whispers of a departure are coinciding with the end of a 130-day exemption for Musk to operate as a special government employee, allowing him to sidestep a maze of conflict of interest rules.
Despite, clear signals for his Elon Musk’s departure, President Trump vows to keep the billionaire at DOGE for as long as possible. While Musk will not call the shots at DOGE in the future, pundits say Trump will offer Musk with an advisory role.
Will Elon Musk’s Exit Affect Dogecoin Price?
The exit of Elon Musk from DOGE will have far-reaching effects on Dogecoin’s price. His appointment to DOGE triggered a rally for the memecoin and pundits theorize that his exit may trigger negative sentiments.
Musk’s influence on the memecoin is far-reaching and previous actions have triggered price swings. After Musk teased a Ghibli-themed DOGE, Dogecoin price showed glimpses of a strong rally.
His comments that there are no DOGE adoption plans by the US sent dampened enthusiasm for a potential rally. At the moment, Dogecoin is trading at $0.1742, holding onto its April 1 gains. However, weekly charts indicate a 12% draw down that may worsen if Elon Musk leaves DOGE.
Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
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