**Ripple vs. SEC Drama: Finally Peaceful or Continued?**

- Ripple and SEC are almost at the end point after Judge Torres ordered Ripple to pay a $125 million fine. A 94% discount from the SEC's initial request, you know! 😲

- Ripple asks for a delay in payment, raising speculation whether the SEC will appeal before the October 6 deadline. The drama is getting more exciting!

- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, smiling broadly, said this was a big win. However, the SEC is still silent. Will they appeal?

- The XRP community is hot and cold, many predicted that Ripple would pay the fine in early September. Eh, they asked for a delay!

- Attorney Fred Rispoli said, "This is a safe strategy for the SEC to buy time until the appeal deadline."

What do you think? Let's discuss in the comments column!