On a positive note, hopefully the SEC gives xrp a settlement, which I believe is going to happen. That could spur a nice Alt run. Settlement is the best outcome. The other two options not as much. Compele win by the SEC :Bad, Complete win by Ripple bad because SEC could appeal it which could be years.
I believe the SEC is trying to buy time to get their own coin in circulation. A payment Bridge coin to work on the world stage to replace the Petro Dollar.
Things are never what they appear. But hey, what about "Woke" ? Distraction is so easy for the ignorant.