Pro-Ripple lawyer John Deaton has said he expects a lengthy legal process for the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) v Ripple case, possibly lasting a year. Deaton suggests that a settlement may only be considered if Coinbase’s motion to dismiss (MTD) the SEC’s case against it is successful. 

In a detailed post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Deaton discussed the lack of serious settlement talks between Ripple, its executives and the SEC. He mentioned the SEC’s desire for a $770 million penalty and explained the complexities of the penalty phase involving various legal processes.

In his words,

“I do not believe there has been a single serious conversation regarding a settlement… Read more on Cointelegraph