The Ripple vs. SEC legal battle intensifies as speculations arise regarding a potential settlement. Ex-SEC lawyer Marc Fagel denied settlement talks, while market participants closely monitor developments. XRP's price surged by 26% amidst optimism and increased network activity. Recent legal milestones, including XRP being recognized as a non-security, have influenced market dynamics and investor sentiment. Inflows into XRP investment products surged by 250% in anticipation of the SEC case conclusion, with stakeholders awaiting the outcome of the upcoming closed SEC meeting on July 18.