XRP News Today: Ripple and SEC End 5-Year Legal Battle Over XRP

Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reached a definitive resolution to their five-year legal battle, marking a pivotal moment in the regulatory landscape for digital assets. On August 7, 2025, both parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, effectively ending all appeals in the case [4]. This filing concluded one of the most consequential lawsuits in the crypto industry, which had begun in December 2020 when the SEC alleged that Ripple’s sales of XRP tokens constituted an unregistered securities offering [2].

The resolution followed a partial victory for Ripple in 2023 when a U.S. District Court ruled that XRP was not a security in secondary market transactions [2]. While the SEC had previously pursued enforcement actions and sought to classify XRP as a security, the joint dismissal of appeals suggests a strategic compromise between the parties. Ripple’s decision to withdraw its cross-appeal, along with the SEC’s withdrawal of its appeals, has effectively closed the case. The court acknowledged the resolution and has processed the dismissal [4].

With the legal proceedings now concluded, Ripple is cleared of further federal litigation regarding XRP’s regulatory status. This outcome is expected to have broader implications for the crypto industry, as courts and regulators continue to grapple with how to classify and govern digital assets. The settlement could set a precedent for future enforcement actions and potentially influence the development of clearer regulatory standards for tokens and other digital assets [3].

The resolution has already had a measurable impact on XRP’s price. Following the announcement, the token surged past the $3 mark, reflecting heightened investor optimism about its future [2]. The price continued to rise, reaching $3.27 in the days after the settlement, with market observers noting strong holding conviction as over 80% of XRP’s supply remains in wallets untouched for over a year [2]. In Japan, XRP’s utility is also expanding, with Shinsei Bank-affiliated Aplus allowing customers to convert reward points into XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum through a partnership with SBI VC Trade [2].

While the SEC and Ripple have agreed to settle the case, the broader regulatory debate over digital assets is far from over. The outcome may encourage lawmakers to move forward with more structured crypto regulations, providing much-needed clarity for developers and investors. Ripple’s strategic shift to deprioritize litigation reflects a recognition of the evolving regulatory environment and a focus on future innovation rather than continued legal battles.

The case’s conclusion signals a significant development for the blockchain and crypto sectors. By resolving one of the most protracted and high-profile legal disputes in the industry, both Ripple and the SEC have taken a step toward stabilizing the regulatory framework for digital assets. As the industry moves forward, the lessons drawn from this case will likely shape how regulators and market participants approach the classification and governance of tokens in the future [3].

Source:

[1] Cryptopolitan, [https://www.cryptopolitan.com/sec-ripple-joint-dismissal-of-appeals/](https://www.cryptopolitan.com/sec-ripple-joint-dismissal-of-appeals/)

[2] Brave, [https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/the-ripple-case-is-over-the-sec-just-blinked-victory-for-xrp](https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/the-ripple-case-is-over-the-sec-just-blinked-victory-for-xrp)

[3] Binance, [https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/27950921579346](https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/27950921579346)

[4] Binance, [https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/08-07-2025-sec-and-ripple-labs-lawsuit-concludes-with-joint-dismissal-280136****3121](https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/08-07-2025-sec-and-ripple-labs-lawsuit-concludes-with-joint-dismissal-280136****3121)

[9] FXEmpire, [https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/xrp-news-today-will-sec-vote-ignite-xrp-breakout-or-trigger-sell-off-btc-at-115k-1539423](https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/xrp-news-today-will-sec-vote-ignite-xrp-breakout-or-trigger-sell-off-btc-at-115k-1539423)