The SEC has requested a deadline of January 15, 2025, for submitting its main appeal brief in the lawsuit against Ripple.The XRP community has expressed concerns about the request being a delay tactic, but some argue that it follows procedural rules.Potential shifts in SEC leadership could impact the outcome of the lawsuit and the possibility of a settlement with Ripple.The case against Ripple and the SEC's handling of it will have implications for the regulation of digital assets.