John Deaton Pushes For XRP Lawsuit Drop Amid Hex Founder’s Case Dismissal

The US federal court’s recent dismissal of an SEC lawsuit against Hex founder Richard Heart has sparked optimism about a potential resolution in the XRP lawsuit. This development, combined with the SEC’s growing trend of dismissing crypto lawsuits, has fueled anticipation of an imminent resolution in the Ripple case. XRP lawyer John Deaton is advocating for a swift resolution to the Ripple vs SEC case, directly addressing key SEC officials and the government’s cryptocurrency team.

John Deaton Urges SEC Officials for XRP Lawsuit Settlement

In response to the US district court’s recent decision to drop fraud charges against Hex founder Richard Heart, pro-XRP advocate John Deaton urges the government for a swift XRP lawsuit resolution.

The XRP lawyer urged key SEC officials Hester Peirce and Mark Udeya as well as crypto czar David Sacks and crypto advisor Bo Hines for the Ripple case dismissal. In an X post, Deaton wrote, “As Amici counsel and on behalf of 75K XRP holders, Hester Peirce, David Sacks, Bo Hines, Mark Udeya, when Ripple?”

US Court Drops SEC Lawsuit Against Hex Founder

Notably, John Deaton’s X post comes on the heels of the US federal court’s dismissal of the lawsuit against the Hex founder, imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC alleged that Richard Heart accumulated over $1 billion through unregistered cryptocurrency offerings and $12.1 million through defrauding investors.

However, the court countered that the regulators failed to demonstrate US jurisdiction over Heart’s crypto activities. In a February 28 court ruling, Judge Carol Bagley Amon stated,

The alleged misappropriation occurred through digital wallets and crypto asset platforms, none of which were alleged to have any connection with the United States…To the extent the Complaint shows that Heart misappropriated investor funds through deceptive mixer transactions, those actions occurred entirely outside of the United States.

The Hex founder’s lawsuit update and John Deaton’s statement come following the SEC’s dismissal of multiple crypto lawsuits involving Coinbase, Robinhood, Uniswap, etc. In a contrasting view, former SEC official John Reed Stark perceives these developments as a warning sign, suggesting that they may ultimately lead to the agency’s destruction.

Following the court win, the crypto tokens like PulseChain (PLS), PulseX (PLSX) and HEX (HEX), which the SEC alleged were securities, surged significantly. Richard Heart celebrated the victory, coupled with the tokens’ rally. In an X post, he stated, “HEX has operated flawlessly for over 5 years. Today’s decision in favor of a cryptocurrency founder and his projects over the SEC brings welcome relief and opportunity to all cryptocurrencies.”

John Deaton’s Long Battle for Ripple’s Victory

Significantly, John Deaton began his crusade against the SEC in response to the agency’s allegations against Ripple, taking on a role as an advocate for XRP holders. He began his journey as an amicus counsel representing 75k XRP holders, filing a writ of mandamus to question the SEC’s jurisdiction and motives. Over the four-year lawsuit, he continued to support Ripple, arguing that the SEC’s claims were unfounded.

Recently, John Deaton reflected on Ripple’s significant transformations over the past few years, especially since 2020, when the SEC filed the lawsuit. He credits Ripple’s successful court battles and Donald Trump’s re-election as key factors contributing to the optimistic developments surrounding XRP ETFs.