Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has called for an end to the ongoing lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC, urging the incoming Trump administration to address the issues caused by former SEC official William Hinman. Alderoty criticized the SEC's actions as arbitrary and damaging to the crypto industry, and emphasized the need for the agency to restore trust under the new leadership of Paul Atkins. The lawsuit, which has been ongoing for four years, involves allegations against Ripple and its executives regarding XRP distribution and sales. The crypto community is hopeful for a resolution under the Trump administration, as other related lawsuits are nearing conclusion. XRP's price has seen fluctuations, with recent predictions suggesting a potential rally if certain price levels are breached.

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HIGHLIGHTS Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty calls for end the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit He also urged Donald Trump administration to &quot;cleanse the lingering stain of Hinman from the agency&quot; The SEC and incoming head Paul Atkins needs to restore trust in the agency.  XRP price will rally further to new ATH, predicted analysts. Ripple Vs SEC Lawsuit: On the fourth anniversary of SEC v. Ripple, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty has publicly called for its end. He also requested the incoming Donald Trump administration to address damages done by former SEC official William "Bill" Hinman, including regulatory statements that confused the industry and provided an advantage to some.
Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty Calls for Ripple Vs SEC Lawsuit End
Stuart Alderoty took to X on the fourth anniversary of Ripple vs SEC lawsuit. He called for the end of the "lawless lawsuit" by the US SEC against Ripple, CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen.

On behalf of Ripple and its executives, Alderoty urged the incoming Donald Trump administration to "cleanse the lingering stain of Hinman from the agency." It's important to note that William "Bill" Hinman's regulatory statements left a significant impact on the crypto industry. Also, Hinman emails and speech have both clarified and confused the industry and regulators. This has caused conflicts of interest, especially in the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit.
"On this 4th anniversary of the SEC’s lawless lawsuit against Ripple, Brad, &amp; Chris, we urge the incoming administration to cleanse the lingering stain of Hinman from the agency."
In addition, Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty said the Trump administration has much to do to repair the damage. However, the SEC under incoming crypto-friendly Chair Paul Atkins needs to start with restoring trust. US judges said the SEC acted 'arbitrarily and capriciously' as it lost faithful allegiance to the law. The agency faced criticism from crypto players for its overregulation and enforcement approach.
What's Next in XRP-related Lawsuits
In the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit, the agency must file its opening brief by January 15 deadline. This comes just five days before Chair Gary Gensler to step down as SEC Chair. The agency has appealed XRP distribution and sales by Ripple and executives Garlinghouse and Larsen in the 2nd Circuit Court.

Meanwhile, the crypto community is confident that crypto lawsuits will be dismissed or withdrawn under the Trump administration.

Besides, the class action lawsuit against Ripple, XRP II and CEO Garlinghouse is almost over as the district court ruled in favor of the defendants. Also, lead plaintiffs agreed to expedite final judgment in the lawsuit, along with a proposed order agreeing that there is no reason to delay judgment.

As CoinGape reported, the 9th Circuit Court announced further dates for the XRP lawsuit. The opening brief will be filed on March 6 next year, whereas and Ripple Labs, XRP II and CEO Brad Garlinghouse will file their reply to the appellant’s principal brief by April 7, 2025.

XRP price currently trades at $2.17, down more than 2.7% in the last 24 hours. The intraday low and high are $2.14 and $2.27, respectively. It is the result of the profit booking by investors after a 400% rally post Trump's election win. Recent Ripple native coin analyses have predicted that a breakout above $3 will trigger a faster rally to $10.

Ripple CLO Calls for End to SEC Lawsuit, Urges Trump Administration to Act