Ripple vs SEC: Jeremy Hogan Says January 15 Filing is Routine, Not Critical

• Jeremy Hogan says the January 15 filing in the Ripple vs. SEC case is procedural and has little impact on the outcome.

• A settlement is likely under new SEC leadership, with a possible resolution by mid-2025.

Much attention has been paid to the January 15, 2025, filing deadline in the Ripple vs. SEC case. Nevertheless, attorney Jeremy Hogan pointed out that the event was ordinary and did not affect the case outcome. His remarks have provided clarity for those closely monitoring the case, which remains pivotal for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States.

Routine Filing and Minimal Case Impact

Turning to the SEC, Hogan elaborated on its appellate brief but said it would be filed in the future and was not the final battle. He played it down as another routine move when implementing procedures under SEC Chair Gary Gensler. As Hogan notes, although shareholders of both firms will likely file the obligatory papers in 2013, the move isn’t likely to lead to a quick settlement of the legal issue.

Hogan’s general overview of the SEC’s approach to regulating digital assets falls along the same lines as the general perception of the rest of the industry regarding tone-deafness and opaqueness. The financial watchdog pointed out that far from providing regulatory certainty, actions under Gensler have more often been accused of sowing controversy.

Potential for Settlement Under New Leadership

Hogan also stayed positive about the likelihood of its settlement, especially if the SEC changes its leadership sometime in the future. There has been speculation that Paul Atkins, the soon-to-be chairman of the SEC under the Trump government, may make decal appeals and settle the case. 

Ripple has not ceased to insist that XRP is not a security. It has been explained that its token does not possess features of an investment asset that would qualify it as a security under the law. Hogan noted that when Ripple is on the stronger ground in the case, a favorable settlement is even more likely. He said it may take some time for a resolution, but it could be as soon as in the middle of this year, either April or May 2025.

The Ripple Case and Its Impact on Digital Asset Classification

The case of Ripple against the SEC is considered the turning point for the further regulation of cryptocurrencies in America. A positive ruling for Ripple may expand the definition of security, open up the sector for different tokens, and may now temper the SEC’s litigious approach. Hogan’s remarks best capture the sentiments of the cryptocurrency industry because, for some time, the agency has been criticized for lacking clear policies on using blockchain technology and digital assets.

From Hogan’s point of view, the case seems likely to achieve its goal not so much through the paperwork involved but through procedural filings before January 15. Some people think that when the two sides reach an agreement, the door will be opened for fairer regulation measures that would encourage the growth of the crypto market while at the same time preventing detrimental activities within the industry.

The Ripple vs. SEC case continues to attract the attention of regulators and the crypto market. This is why the outcome of such a case can be expected to influence the regulation for several years.