Ripple Lawsuit Delays Trigger Speculation Around XRP ETF Approvals

A delay in the SEC’s decision regarding a spot XRP ETF application has sparked speculation within the crypto legal community, with prominent pro-crypto lawyer Bill Morgan suggesting a strategic link to the ongoing Ripple case. The SEC postponed its ruling on the Franklin Templeton XRP ETF until June 17, 2025, just after a key deadline in the SEC’s appeal against Ripple Labs. This timing coincidence has led to questions about whether it’s merely procedural or deliberate on the part of the SEC, potentially impacting their stance on digital asset ETFs and the overall regulatory landscape for XRP.