XRP ETF Hopes Rise as Ripple SEC Case Pauses

The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC has taken a temporary pause, bringing hopes for an XRP-spot Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) to the forefront. On April 16, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit delayed the appeal in the SEC vs. Ripple case, effectively pushing back the deadline for Ripple’s response regarding XRP token sales. This decision puts focus on Judge Analisa Torres who will ultimately decide the case. This pause is significant given that the lawsuit has been a central point of discussion in the cryptocurrency world, particularly regarding XRP’s future.