XRP News Today: Ripple Secures SEC Waiver to Resume Private Fundraising

Ripple has received a waiver from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that allows it to bypass restrictions under Regulation D, which had previously limited its ability to raise private capital without full regulatory filings [1]. This waiver, granted in the wake of Ripple’s legal settlement with the SEC, effectively removes a key barrier imposed by a permanent injunction that had barred the company from using Regulation D for fundraising purposes [2]. The move enables Ripple to resume capital-raising activities more efficiently by selling securities to accredited investors, streamlining access to private funding without the need for extensive regulatory submissions [3].

The waiver was issued under the "good cause" exception, a regulatory tool that allows the SEC to grant exemptions when it determines that the public interest, protection of investors, and the purposes of federal securities laws will be served [4]. This decision is notable because it was not simply a continuation of the May 2025 settlement, which had been rejected by a district court [5]. Instead, the SEC acted independently to provide the waiver, a move some legal experts have described as an unusual and assertive step that effectively overrides previous judicial decisions [6].

The implications of the waiver are significant for Ripple and its ecosystem. With this new flexibility, the company can pursue additional funding for key initiatives, including its XRP-related programs, the RLUSD stablecoin, and international business partnerships [7]. Although the injunction remains on paper, the waiver renders it functionally ineffective, allowing Ripple to engage in capital-raising activities as if the legal dispute had never occurred [8].

Industry analysts have noted that the decision could accelerate the adoption of XRP in enterprise environments and liquidity programs, potentially increasing transaction volume and institutional interest [9]. A recent $100 million investment in Ripple by VivoPower is seen as a sign of growing confidence in the company’s long-term prospects and the broader utility of XRP [10].

However, the regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies remains complex and evolving. While Ripple’s legal position has improved, broader regulatory scrutiny continues. Senator Elizabeth Warren has renewed calls for tighter oversight of the crypto sector, advocating for stronger consumer protections, restrictions on crypto trading by elected officials, and greater safeguards against systemic risks [11]. Her position underscores the broader political debate over how best to regulate digital assets while balancing innovation and investor protection.

The waiver represents a strategic win for Ripple in its ongoing legal and regulatory challenges with the SEC. By removing the stigma of prior enforcement actions, the decision may help the company improve its standing with both investors and regulators [12]. It also marks a shift in the SEC’s approach, moving from litigation toward policy-based resolutions that allow companies to operate within traditional financial frameworks under specific conditions.

With this new regulatory flexibility in place, Ripple is now positioned to explore a wider range of capital-raising strategies and business opportunities. The market will be closely watching to see how this development impacts XRP’s price, institutional adoption, and the broader crypto sector.

[1] Times. (2025). Ripple Wins Another SEC Waiver. https://timestabloid.com/ripple-wins-another-sec-waiver/

[2] FXEmpire. (2025). Ripple Legal Win Boosts Outlook, Spot ETFs in Focus. https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/xrp-news-today-ripple-legal-win-boosts-outlook-spot-etfs-in-focus-btc-hits-new-high-1540501

[3] AInvest. (2025). Ripple's waiver may boost XRP usage, transaction volume, and adoption through enterprise adoption and liquidity programs. https://www.ainvest.com/news/ripple-waiver-boost-xrp-usage-transaction-volume-adoption-enterprise-adoption-liquidity-programs-2508/

[4] AInvest. (2025). SEC waives Rule 506 disqualification, allowing Ripple to sell securities to accredited investors. https://www.ainvest.com/news/sec-waives-rule-506-disqualification-allowing-ripple-sell-securities-accredited-investors-2508/

[5] CoinCentral. (2025). Former SEC Lawyer Breaks Down SEC's Recent Waiver. https://coincentral.com/former-sec-lawyer-breaks-down-secs-recent-waiver-and-ripples-future/

[6] Mugglehead. (2025). Ripple Scores Another SEC Victory, Gains Access to Traditional Fundraising. https://mugglehead.com/ripple-scores-another-sec-victory-gains-access-to-traditional-fundraising/

[7] VRITimes. (2025). Ripple Scores SEC Win as $100M Investment Fuels XRP Adoption. https://www.vritimes.com/sg/articles/eff2b400-6b2f-11ef-86e5-0a58a9feac02/9a005eb6-23a9-4580-b80b-f393a972210c