The legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues, with the SEC refusing Ripple's request to delay its appeal hearing. The case, which began in 2020, saw an initial ruling that sales of XRP to retail investors did not violate securities laws, though Ripple was fined $125 million for certain institutional transactions. Meanwhile, XRP's price has surged above $3, reflecting investor confidence. Ripple's leadership has criticized the SEC's approach and hopes that upcoming leadership changes at the agency will bring an end to the conflict.