In a surprising turn of events, Judge Torres has denied the SEC's plea to keep certain parts of Hinman's documents under seal. While some requests regarding XRP sales on various platforms were accepted, this development has sparked speculations about undisclosed activities.

The role of SEC chairman Gary Gensler is also being scrutinized, fueling suspicions of a cover-up involving former chairman Jay Clayton. The SEC aimed to redact three types of information, including expert and investor details, personal and financial data, and internal deliberations.