XRP News Today: Ripple and SEC Dismiss All Appeals Ending Legal Battle

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs have reached a definitive resolution in their long-running enforcement case, following a joint motion to dismiss all appeals. A filing dated August 8, 2025, confirmed the mutual agreement between both parties to the dismissal of the SEC’s appeal and Ripple’s cross-appeal, effectively ending the legal action involving XRP [1]. Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, announced the development on X, stating, “The end…and now back to business,” signaling a return to core business operations after years of litigation [2].

The enforcement action, which began in 2020, was centered on the SEC’s claim that Ripple violated securities laws by selling $1.4 billion in XRP tokens without proper registration. Ripple has maintained throughout the case that XRP is not a security and that the SEC’s legal framework lacks clarity. The court’s acceptance of the joint motion reflects a shift in regulatory strategy and provides much-needed resolution for market participants [3].

Investors had been closely monitoring the case, particularly as the SEC was expected to drop its appeal before the August 15 filing deadline for the U.S. Court of Appeals. The swift agreement between the parties aligns with market expectations and removes lingering legal uncertainties. While Ripple still faces a $125 million fine in escrow, the conclusion of the appeals process marks a significant legal victory for the company [4].

The resolution is expected to have broader implications for the crypto industry. Analysts note that the outcome may signal a regulatory shift toward clearer enforcement standards for digital assets, particularly in the context of token classification. However, the broader debate over whether digital tokens qualify as securities remains unresolved, and future enforcement actions will likely continue to test these legal boundaries [5].

With the case now settled, Ripple appears to be refocusing on its business strategy, including recent acquisitions and the development of stablecoin initiatives. The price of XRP, currently trading at $2.93, is expected to remain sensitive to regulatory developments, but the removal of the legal cloud could support a more favorable market outlook [6].

Source:

[1] Cointelegraph - https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-ripple-drop-appeals-enforcement-action

[3] AInvest - https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-xrp-legal-case-stalls-awaiting-sec-vote-injunction-2508/

[4] The CurrencyAnalytics - https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/ripples-125-million-fine-mystery-whats-really-going-on-behind-the-scenes-189243

[5] FXEmpire - https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/xrp-news-today-ripple-hits-sec-over-ambiguous-crypto-rules-in-senate-push-btc-dips-1539141

[6] Coinpedia - https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/