Altcoins News
By Maheen Hernandez
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One of crypto’s most high-profile legal battles is finally coming to a close. Ripple Labs and the U.S.
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed in a recent social media post that the company is withdrawing its cross-appeal against the SEC.
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Ripple’s legal standoff with the SEC began in December 2020, when the agency accused the company of selling XRP as an unregistered security.
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Garlinghouse shared on social media: "We’re closing this chapter once and for all, and focusing on what’s most important — building the Internet of Value. Lock in."
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His message was clear: Ripple is ready to move forward. The company has officially dismissed its own legal challenge, and attention now turns to the SEC’s expected withdrawal of…
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All eyes are now on a closed-door SEC meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET. According to a Sunshine Act Notice posted by the SEC, the meeting’s agenda includes…
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While the notice does not mention Ripple by name, the timing and content have fueled speculation that this could be the final procedural step in ending the case.
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Marc Fagel, a former SEC attorney, noted that Judge Analisa Torres—who oversaw the Ripple case—had already issued a final judgment over a year ago.
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He explained: "Once both parties have dismissed their appeals (which the SEC still needs to vote on), it will go into effect."
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Fagel's insights add weight to the theory that July 3 could be the day the SEC formally ends the lawsuit.
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The potential end of the Ripple-SEC case is a significant milestone—not just for the company, but for the broader crypto industry.
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For XRP, the outcome could be even more impactful. With legal risk reduced, the token may regain access to major U.S.
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Investors are already eyeing this event as a major bullish trigger. Although XRP has remained resilient through the case, a confirmed resolution could clear the path for broader…
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If the July 3 meeting leads to the SEC formally dropping its appeal, it will mark the official end of one of crypto’s most closely watched legal sagas.
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For now, all attention remains on the upcoming SEC meeting. While the outcome isn’t guaranteed, the signs are pointing to closure.
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