Despite the denial, which surprised the XRP community, the settlement still stands, as it has not been rejected, only delayed. According to Ripple Chief Legal Counsel Stuart Alderoty, "Nothing in today’s order changes Ripple’s wins (i.e., XRP is not a security, etc.). This is about procedural concerns with the dismissal of Ripple’s cross-appeal. Ripple and the SEC are fully in agreement to resolve this case and will revisit this issue with the court together."