Attorney Claims XRP Army Influenced Judge Torres’ Ripple Lawsuit Decision

Legal Shockwave: XRP Community Allegedly Sways Federal Ruling

The Power of Crypto Tribalism

An attorney's bombshell claim suggests Judge Torres' landmark decision in the Ripple case didn't happen in a vacuum—the XRP Army's relentless advocacy may have actually influenced the judicial outcome. This isn't just courtroom drama; it's a case study in how decentralized communities can potentially shape regulatory boundaries.

When Digital Voices Echo in Courtrooms

The theory hinges on the community's persistent, organized campaign to frame XRP's narrative—flooding social media, filing amicus briefs, and maintaining constant legal commentary. Whether this constitutes proper civic engagement or undue pressure remains hotly debated among legal experts.

Regulatory implications ripple far beyond this case. If true, it sets a precedent where crypto communities can't just lobby lawmakers—they might sway judicial interpretations of securities law itself. Traditional finance gatekeepers never saw this coming—then again, they're still trying to figure out how to charge 2% management fees on decentralized assets.

Deaton argues that even one person can change a situation’s outcome

Deaton noted that the court’s acknowledgment of XRP holder affidavits and his brief validated the role of community voices in the legal process. He stated that without those citations, some might have questioned whether their efforts had any real impact. Still, the ruling itself proved otherwise, showing that the XRP Army’s activism genuinely influenced the court’s reasoning.

His observations point to the growing belief that collective action can meaningfully impact the course of major crypto litigation. The lawyer even affirmed, “Often, people say one person can’t make a difference. I say: one person can inspire many people and together, they can make a difference.”

Some X community members agreed with Deaton that the XRP Army helped influence the judge’s decision. One user noted that there’s real influence when a large group engages through open forums. Another insisted that the XRP Army had left its mark on history, with the courtroom resounding with the power of a united community.

And with the US Appeals Court approving a joint MOVE to dismiss appeals last month, the Ripple-SEC case is effectively closed.

Ripple’s McCrimmon explained that the firm is working to enhance payments and transactions

On the What’s at Stake podcast, Ripple’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Deborah McCrimmon also shared insights into the company’s mission and its battle with the SEC. 

McCrimmon explained that Ripple is working toward an “internet of value,” seeking to make moving money globally easy and inexpensive. The XRP Ledger enables those near-instant, low-cost payments. She also said that the  SEC case against Ripple became a collaborative effort, with the XRP community helping surface key SEC materials that strengthened Ripple’s fair notice case. Moreover, Deaton noted that retail investors’ consistent advocacy played a crucial role in helping Ripple weather the lawsuit, a factor many believe positions XRP to surpass Ethereum’s performance.

Long before the lawsuit, many in the crypto world dismissed XRP and used “XRP Army” as a jab at its most loyal holders. However, the SEC case turned that label into a badge of honor, rallying the community together.

XRPs price spiked 72% after Judge Torres issued a mixed ruling, determining that the token sold on public exchanges was not inherently a security back in 2023, rising from $0.47 to $0.81, according to CoinGecko.

Today, Ripple continues to grow the real-world utility of its token, deploying solutions for lightning-fast cross-border payments and greater access to financial services.

Ahead of the SEC and Ripple dropping their appeals, effectively winding down the court case, the token surged in trading once more on speculation and reached a high of $3.35 before retreating. At press time, XRP is exchanging hands at $2.85 a token, and is down about 4% in the past 24 hours after reaching a new all-time high of $3.65 back in July

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