Ripple and the SEC must determine whether to resume their paused appeals, with the SEC required to submit a status update by August 15, raising the possibility that the legal battle may extend into 2026

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There is a real risk now that the XRP lawsuit can continue into 2026, but only if the parties choose to resume full appeals and no new settlement is reached.

The next key date is August 15. The SEC must file a status report with the court outlining its next steps.