Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC continues to be a focal point for XRP holders. The SEC recently filed a cross-appeal, challenging a prior ruling that XRP’s programmatic sales did not constitute securities sales. This appeal has been postponed to early 2025, creating a window of speculation around potential regulatory shifts depending on the U.S. presidential election outcome. Notably, candidate Donald Trump has pledged to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler, which could influence the regulatory landscape around cryptocurrencies. A more crypto-friendly administration could reduce the regulatory pressure on XRP, encouraging broader adoption and potentially driving the asset’s value upward. Conversely, a win for Kamala Harris, who also backs the crypto sector, could lead to a revised SEC approach favoring innovation while protecting investors (BeInCrypto), (FXEmpire).