Key Points:Ripple dropped its cross-appeal, lifting XRP to a July high of $3.6606 amid hopes for swift SEC settlement.SEC silence on appeal plans has unsettled markets ahead of the August 15 Court of Appeals filing deadline.Ripple’s CLO warned of SEC overreach and called for clear statutory limits in digital asset regulation.Another Thursday and Another Closed Meeting: Will the SEC Hold a Vote?Market focus shifts to XRP and the SEC vs. Ripple case. A closed SEC meeting potentially sets the stage