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Story: SEC and Ripple Drop Appeals, Ending XRP Case and Cementing 2023 Court Ruling

By MikeT

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Ripple to Pay $125M Penalty as Part of Settlement. In June 2025, Ripple had agreed to a $125 million civil penalty, which was placed into escrow…

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XRP Case Closed: A Win for Crypto Clarity. The conclusion of the Ripple lawsuit is being hailed by many in the crypto community as a…

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Ripple’s Strategic Moves Post-Settlement. With the XRP case closed, Ripple is shifting its focus to business expansion.

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Ripple’s Legal Win May Influence Future Regulation. The finalization of the Ripple case adds weight to the idea that not all crypto assets should…

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Market Reaction: XRP Surges Over 10%. XRP has responded strongly to the news. Within hours of the joint filing, the token saw a more…

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The long-running legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs has officially come to a close.

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On Thursday, the SEC and Ripple submitted a joint filing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

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This final resolution means the 2023 ruling delivered by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres will stand.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen were initially named in the SEC’s 2020 lawsuit.

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With the XRP case closed, Ripple is shifting its focus to business expansion. The company revealed this week that it is acquiring Rail, a Toronto-based payments platform, in a…

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According to Ripple, Rail will allow the company to offer virtual accounts and streamline operations for its growing list of global customers.

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The finalization of the Ripple case adds weight to the idea that not all crypto assets should automatically be treated as securities.

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It also places pressure on the SEC to develop a more nuanced approach when classifying crypto assets.

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Industry advocates are calling the outcome a “milestone moment” for the sector. Some believe it could pave the way for more thoughtful regulation and reduce the likelihood of…

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XRP has responded strongly to the news. Within hours of the joint filing, the token saw a more than 10% increase in price, hitting $3.31.

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