Odaily Planet Daily News Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that he is very hopeful to work with the new leadership of the SEC, which has sparked speculation in the industry about the possibility of the lawsuit between the SEC and Ripple being dismissed or settled. Legal analyst Jeremy Hogan mentioned that the case might be resolved before April or May, although procedural requirements could extend the timeline. Under the current government's leadership, the SEC is expected to make a final push before the leadership change. Given that the deadline for filing opening statements is January 15, the agency may try to influence the course of the case. However, industry insiders expect that the incoming pro-crypto leadership is likely to create a more favorable environment for Ripple, and a positive outcome could pave the way for the approval of an XRP ETF. (Cryptodnes)