XRP News Today: Ripple Legal Battle Near Dismissal by August 15 2025 With $125M Penalty Paid

The long-running legal dispute between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is nearing a potential resolution, with August 15, 2025, positioned as a key deadline for the case to conclude[1]. This outcome would bring an end to a five-year legal battle that has cast uncertainty over XRP, Ripple’s native token. According to former SEC attorney Marc Fagel, neither side has yet formally withdrawn its appeal. The next step requires the SEC to vote internally to drop its appeal before any official filings are made. Once the SEC and Ripple submit formal notices, the case will be considered officially dismissed[1].

If the dismissal process moves forward, Ripple is expected to follow suit quickly. Upon filing, the resolution will be publicly accessible through the court’s case docket. A $125 million penalty previously agreed upon by Ripple has already been placed in escrow and will be transferred to the U.S. Treasury upon finalization of the dismissal[1]. Analysts have debated whether Ripple could pay the penalty in XRP instead of cash, but Fagel clarified that such a shift would require a new court order, which is unlikely at this stage[1].

For XRP holders, the resolution of the lawsuit represents a critical milestone. The removal of legal uncertainty could signal a renewed period of growth and institutional acceptance for XRP. However, some recent developments have sparked community concerns. For example, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently sold $200 million worth of XRP during a price peak, raising questions about the company’s commitment amid the legal resolution process[2].

Looking ahead, some analysts have made speculative predictions about XRP’s future price. Crypto strategist Tony "The Bull" Severino forecasts a potential 333% surge in XRP’s price within 40 days, with the token potentially reaching $13 based on Elliott Wave analysis. Others remain cautious, suggesting XRP may struggle to reclaim the $3.00 level and could test levels closer to $2.80 or lower[3].

The broader market is also watching closely. Ripple’s legal battle has been one of the most closely followed cases in the crypto industry, and its conclusion may influence regulatory attitudes toward digital assets more broadly. The outcome could set a precedent for how other tokens are classified and treated under U.S. securities law.

As of the latest updates, the SEC is expected to drop its appeal by August 15[4], though the timeline for final filings remains uncertain. XRP holders will be closely monitoring court updates and any public statements from the SEC or Ripple. The resolution of the case, once finalized, will be a significant moment not just for Ripple but for the broader cryptocurrency market.

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[1] https://coindoo.com/ripple-vs-sec-could-end-on-august-15-what-xrp-holders-should-know/

[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-ripple-ceo-sells-200m-xrp-legal-closure-market-volatility-2508/

[3] http://www.msn.com/en-in/money/markets/ripple-xrp-price-prediction-333-surge-in-40-days-here-s-all-about-the-prediction/ar-AA1JvqM8?apiversion=v2&batchservertelemetry=1&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&ocid=finance-verthp-feeds&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

[4] https://blog.mexc.com/?p=159983