XRP Lawsuit: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an opposition to a recent emergency request submitted by Justin W. Keener in the Ripple lawsuit. Keener’s filing aimed to present what he called “decisive evidence” in support of Ripple and the “liberty of the American people.”
US SEC Opposes Keener’s Request Over Jurisdiction and Procedure
According to a recent filing, the US SEC asked Judge Analisa Torres to reject the emergency request filed by Justin W. Keener on April 3, 2025. The agency argued that the District Court does not have jurisdiction to consider the request since the Ripple case has already been moved to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
The SEC used several authorities from different courts as the basis of their decision, specifically citing New York v. Department of Homeland Security, 974 F.3d 210 (2d Cir. 2020). The Commission explained that this be the position once a timely appeal is filed that the matters under appeal are beyond the jurisdiction of the District court.
NEW: The @SECGov has just filed an opposition to that “emergency request to present decisive evidence” in favor of @Ripple we saw filed last week by one Justin W. Keener.
The SEC also pointed out that Keener did not file the appropriate motion to intervene in the case he deemed to involve unlawful conduct by the defendants. They argued that this means that the court cannot consider his request for an emergency stay. They cited other cases where such a motion by the third party without the permission of the court was thrown out of court.
SEC Maintains Ripple Can Handle Its Defense Without Outside Help
In its reply, the US SEC stated that even if the provided evidence of Keener was relevant, Ripple could decide to present it on its own. The agency suggested that Ripple and its legal team know the kind of documents that are useful in the XRP lawsuit on their own.
The Commission added, “There does not seem to be any provision that the Request’s filer cannot forward the ‘evidence’ listed in the Request to the Defendants.” They responded that Ripple could produce any such material if it considered it to be relevant.
The US SEC also reminded the court that a previous request from third parties to submit similar evidence had already been denied. In that instance, Judge Torres ruled that no further intervention from unrelated parties was needed.
Details of Keener’s Emergency Request Remain Unclear
Keener, who has faced separate SEC charges in the past, submitted a brief letter claiming he possessed key evidence in support of Ripple.
He said the material could help the defendants and promote “liberty for the American people,” but he did not give specifics.
While some observers believe the evidence may relate to physical investment contracts, Keener has not confirmed this. The document raised questions in the Ripple community, especially since the case appears to be nearing an end.
XRP Lawsuit Nears Conclusion as SEC Drops Appeal
The SEC’s opposition comes after recent announcements that the legal dispute with Ripple is coming to a close. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed that the XRP lawsuit has officially ended. This followed the SEC’s decision to drop its appeal in the ongoing case. This move boosted optimism since as of now, around 20 XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are reportedly filed with the US SEC.
Despite the news, XRP’s price did not show a strong positive reaction. Still, many in the crypto community believe the conclusion of the lawsuit may bring new developments for Ripple.
However basking under the XRP lawsuit dismissal, Ripple recently announced a $1.25 billion deal to acquire Hidden Road, a global multi-asset prime broker. This would make Ripple the first crypto firm to own and operate such a platform.
Since US President Donald Trump assumed office, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped, settled, or paused lawsuits against prominent crypto entities left and right. In stark contrast to the previous administration’s leadership under Chair Gary Gensler, the SEC seems to be parting from its previous crackdown on digital assets.
In an interview with BeInCrypto, Nick Puckrin, Founder of The Coin Bureau, and Hank Huang, Chief Executive Officer at Kronos Research, highlighted the substantial election influence the crypto industry had over Trump’s candidacy as a contributing factor to the SEC’s looser stance on crypto.
The SEC’s Approach Under Trump
The SEC has experienced a clear shift in its approach to crypto lawsuits under Trump’s presidency. Its move away from the aggressive enforcement tactics of its previous leadership has largely characterized this shift.
“When President Donald Trump won the US election, the crypto industry rejoiced. Finally, the ‘regulation by enforcement’ era, which the SEC under the leadership of Gary Gensler was so famous for, was about to come to an end. And the new administration didn’t disappoint. Within just a couple of weeks of Trump’s inauguration, the revamped SEC started dropping lawsuits against crypto firms left, right and center,” Puckrin said.
Two weeks ago, the SEC officially dropped its appeal and XRP lawsuit against Ripple Labs, ending a five-year legal battle. The Commission had originally accused Ripple of conducting an unregistered securities offering worth $1.3 billion through XRP sales.
“After more than four years in limbo, the SEC has officially decided that XRP is not a security (though what it is instead remains to be seen). This case has been weighing heavily on XRP – the fourth largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of roughly $130 billion– so its resolution is a major win,” Puckrin added.
The wider crypto community celebrated the outcome, with many arguing that it will set a precedent for how digital assets are classified in the US. This prediction is warranted, given that the SEC has been on a lawsuit-dropping spree.
The SEC has also dropped several ongoing investigations against OpenSea, Robinhood, Uniswap Labs, Kraken, and Gemini. It has also asked a federal court to issue a 60-day pause over its litigation against Binance. Meanwhile, the Commission settled its investigation into ConsenSys over its Ethereum software products.
These lawsuits surfaced in parallel to a series of crypto-friendly measures meant to foster greater innovation and curb potential regulatory suffocation that had existed during the Biden era.
Will New Leadership Define Clear Crypto Regulations?
A day after Trump assumed office, SEC Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda announced the creation of a dedicated crypto task force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce. The task force was reportedly designed to resolve long-standing ambiguities in the regulatory treatment of digital assets.
In all SEC crypto lawsuits, Commissioner Uyeda has implemented a strategy prioritizing industry engagement to develop regulatory frameworks that balance innovation and investor protection.
Meanwhile, Trump strategically nominated Paul Atkins, a crypto-curious, regulation-light candidate, to replace Gensler as head of the SEC. Just this week, the Senate Banking Committee voted to advance Atkins’ nomination to the full Senate.
Now, only a stone’s throw away from becoming SEC Chair, Atkins is expected to loosen regulatory oversight on crypto.
“With the establishment of a new Task Force and key appointees like Paul Atkins fostering innovation, Trump’s strategic move to create a Bitcoin reserve within the government further underscores his commitment to supporting the industry. The future of crypto regulations will be focused on less oversight and the beginning of a delicate but promising thaw in the regulatory landscape,” Huang added.
Though some say Trump’s handling of crypto affairs has resulted in a never-before-seen triumph, others are weary that his increasing involvement in the industry has turned out to be a recipe for disaster.
The Impact of Crypto Donations on Regulations
Several industry leaders went to great lengths to ensure that Trump became America’s 47th president. Millions of dollars in donations from crypto firms throughout Trump’s campaign illustrated these efforts.
According to a Public Citizen report, over $119 million from crypto corporations went into influencing the 2024 federal elections, largely through Fairshake, a non-partisan super PAC backing pro-crypto candidates and opposing skeptics.
Crypto corporations donated over $119 million to the 2024 federal elections. Source: Public Citizen
Coinbase and Ripple, among others who stand to profit, directly provided over half of Fairshake’s funding. The remaining funds mostly came from billionaire crypto executives and venture capitalists. Notable contributions included $44 million from the founders of Andreessen Horowitz, $5 million from the Winklevoss twins, and $1 million from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.
So far, big crypto’s spending strategy is paying off with a more favorable environment.
Without a clear framework to guide the crypto industry following these dropped lawsuits, this lax approach risks being short-lived. Ultimately, this could tarnish long-term crypto adoption.
“Somehow, all these victories feel somewhat hollow after the reputation of the crypto industry has been tarnished by the billions of dollars in combined losses from meme coin scams. Meanwhile, Hayden Davis, the mastermind behind LIBRA, continues to launch fraudulent meme tokens, despite being on the Interpol wanted list,” he said.
A 2024 report by Web3 intelligence platform Merkle Science revealed that meme coin rug pulls cost investors over $500 million. The February LIBRA incident showed how this trend was carried over to 2025. Nansen data revealed that 86% of investors lost $251 million, while insiders pocketed $180 million in profits.
Though crypto scammers may be charged with related crimes like wire fraud or money laundering, rug pulling is legal. Better said, it’s unaccounted for. No regulation holds crypto insiders responsible for meme coin scams.
“As crypto becomes an ever more mainstream asset class, consumers need to be protected against those who choose to use it for nefarious purposes. One way to do this is through education, and that’s our job as an industry. But deterring scams and extractive behavior is the job of the regulators. And it’s time they stepped up to the task,” Puckrin told BeInCrypto.
If the SEC doesn’t take advantage of this opportunity to curb the consequences that meme coin scams can produce, it will result in an enormous setback for the industry.
Comprehensive Regulation Beyond Dropped Lawsuits
Puckrin illustrated the need for heightened regulatory clarity in crypto by drawing attention to the way the SEC penalizes insider trading in the context of traditional investing.
“In traditional investing, insider trading is a serious crime. In the US, it’s punishable by fines of up to $5 million for individuals and prison sentences up to 20 years. Similarly, federal penalties for engaging with illegal gambling activities include up to five years in prison. Perpetrators of memecoin scams must be punished with the same level of severity, because the result is the same: manipulating markets and cheating unsuspecting investors out of their savings,” he said.
Puckrin clarified, however, that the issue isn’t solely about penalizing fraudsters. Just as the SEC’s past overregulation hindered the industry, the current lack of meme coin rules creates an environment where new scams and exploitative schemes can easily flourish.
“Yes, the removal of lawsuits is great news for blockchain innovation, but something needs to replace it. Indeed, serious cryptocurrency firms have never advocated for an unregulated Wild West. What they want is clarity and rules that are fit for the nascent blockchain industry – not just a copy-and-paste of existing financial regulations that simply don’t work for crypto,” he said.
Although the Trump administration has only been in place for four months, the clock is ticking, and meaningful change takes time.
Unanswered Questions Loom
Puckrin expressed concern over the current administration’s prioritization of lawsuit dismissals instead of working faster to implement transcendental crypto regulation.
“My concern is that regulators will keep kicking the can down the road with crypto regulation, having gained the approval of the industry for dropping the many lawsuits that were stifling its growth. And this is incredibly dangerous,” he told BeInCrypto.
Meanwhile, critical questions that only the SEC can define remain unanswered.
“What are memecoins and who will ensure another LIBRA fiasco doesn’t happen? Are utility altcoins now commodities and if so, will the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulate them? And, importantly, what do we do about compensating investors who have lost billions to crypto fraud?” Puckrin concluded.
The SEC’s current direction promises a regulated renaissance or a breeding ground for future crises.
With billions lost and critical questions unanswered, the future of crypto hinges on whether the regulatory body will translate its recent shift into a lasting framework that fosters innovation without sacrificing investor protection.
Cardano price is nearing a key technical milestone that may signal a shift in its price momentum. The cryptocurrency, currently priced at $0.6484, has shown a 2.45% decrease in the last 24 hours. However, technical indicators suggest that ADA price is heading towards its first “death cross” of 2025.
Cardano Technical Indicators Point to Bearish Momentum
Cardano’s recent price action suggests that the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) is likely to cross below the 200-day SMA in the coming days. This crossover, known as the death cross, is typically seen as a bearish signal. As per our recent Cardano price analysis, should the death cross occur, ADA could dip 25%.
ADA/USD price chart (source: TradingView)
At the time of writing, the 50-day SMA stands at $0.74, while the 200-day SMA is at $0.734. As the 50-day SMA continues to decline, it indicates that the short-term momentum of Cardano is underperforming compared to its long-term trend. A death cross often leads to a further decline in price, although the extent of the drop can vary.
Despite the approaching death cross, it is important to note that such technical indicators are not always reliable predictors of future price action. While historical patterns may provide insight into market sentiment, they do not guarantee that prices will follow the same trajectory. This means that ADA price could experience a reversal even after the death cross forms, depending on other market factors.
Recent Price Trends and Market Conditions
ADA price has seen a notable decrease in Cardano price over the past week, with a 7.67% drop. After peaking at $1.19 in early March 2025, the coin has struggled to maintain its momentum, particularly as broader market concerns weigh on investor sentiment.
On top of this, Cardano’s trading volume has been decreasing. The daily trade volume has dropped by 58.72%, with just under $394 million traded in the last 24 hours. A decrease in trading volume typically suggests that market participants are losing interest or that there is waning demand for ADA.
Despite these challenges, there have been some positive developments surrounding Cardano. Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Cardano, recently confirmed that Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin would be launching on the Cardano network. This news was met with some optimism, sparking interest in ADA. Additionally, Hoskinson teased the possibility of Cardano playing a role in Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. These announcements could potentially help Cardano regain momentum, but for now, the technical indicators suggest a cautious outlook.
What Could Happen Next for ADA Price?
As Cardano approaches the death cross, the primary question is whether the price will continue its downward trend or if there will be a reversal. The chart shows a pattern of consolidation, with ADA price action fluctuating within certain support and resistance zones.
According to crypto analyst Seth fin, strong support is seen around the $0.6000–$0.6500 range, while resistance lies near the $0.7000–$0.7500 levels. If ADA fails to break through the resistance, the price could continue its decline towards these support zones.
One potential scenario is that price could experience a bounce if the Cardano price holds at these support levels, particularly the $0.6000 zone. This would signal that the market is still interested in buying ADA at lower prices. On the other hand, if the price fails to hold these support zones and breaks below them, further downside may follow, potentially leading to a retest of lower support zones in the $0.3000–$0.4000 range.
PENGU, the memecoin inspired by Pudgy Penguins, is making headlines after the U.S. SEC acknowledged a spot ETF filing by Canary. The news sent the Solana-based token soaring nearly 30%, hitting its 6-month high. It was also the top-performing crypto in the Top 100 today on Coingecko.
ETF Buzz Lifts PENGU
It is currently trading at $0.01956, up 33% in the last 24 hours. Its market cap has surged past $1.2 billion, with a 24-hour trading volume exceeding $700 million.
The proposed ETF will invest mostly in PENGU tokens (80–95%) and a smaller portion in Pudgy Penguins NFTs (5–15%). The filing was made by Cboe BZX Exchange after Canary submitted its initial application in March. Cboe updated the proposal twice, most recently on July 8. The SEC is now inviting public comments on the proposal.
PENGU has seen strong price jumps previously, after ETF-related news. Analysts are also bullish, pointing to a cup-and-handle pattern on the chart, which is a classic signal of continued upward momentum.
Analysts Bullish on PENGU
One of the analyst notes PENGU might be one of the best bets right now, not just as a meme coin, but also as a way to invest in the growing AbstractChain ecosystem. Analyst Mac notes that the token has broken out of its range highs. There is minimal resistance until $0.0027, suggesting further upside potential in the near term for new investors.
Analyst Ali Martinez recently shared that PENGU is showing strong bullish signs. He calls its current move a “textbook retest” and predicts the token could hit $0.060 by August. If the ETF gets approved, the price could go even higher.
This comes as the memecoin market sees a surge in trading volume. Investor confidence is rising again as PENGU’s funding rate has also turned positive. Whales have also increased their holdings, which shows renewed interest.
Looking Ahead to 2025
The token is holding strong above key moving averages, and with RSI above 60 and support forming near $0.015, signs point to a continued bullish trend, if trading volume rises.
The price is expected to climb 15–20%, possibly reaching $0.0185 to $0.0192 by the end of July. If momentum builds further, the next target is $0.0225. Analysts believe that PENGU is gearing up for another rally in 2025 and may stay strong through the year.
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PENGU, the memecoin inspired by Pudgy Penguins, is making headlines after the U.S. SEC acknowledged a spot ETF filing by Canary. The news sent the Solana-based token soaring nearly 30%, hitting its 6-month high. It was also the top-performing crypto in the Top 100 today on Coingecko. ETF Buzz Lifts PENGU It is currently trading …
NEW: The @SECGov has just filed an opposition to that “emergency request to present decisive evidence” in favor of @Ripple we saw filed last week by one Justin W. Keener.
