XRP News Today: SEC to Decide on Ripple's Appeal Withdrawal as XRP Stabilizes Above $3

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to deliberate on Ripple’s decision to withdraw its appeal in a hearing scheduled for 03:00 UTC on August 7, marking a potential turning point in the years-long legal dispute over the regulatory status of XRP [1]. Ripple has already taken decisive steps toward resolution by paying a $125 million fine—currently in escrow—and withdrawing its cross-appeal [5]. The outcome of the SEC’s internal deliberation will determine whether the agency formally drops its own appeal, which would confirm the 2023 ruling by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres that XRP sold on public exchanges is not a security [2].

This development follows a failed attempt to settle the matter earlier in the year and represents a strategic shift by Ripple to move past litigation and focus on innovation [4]. Legal analysts suggest the SEC is under time pressure to act, as both parties are required to file a joint status report with the Second Circuit Court by August 15 [3]. If the SEC chooses to dismiss its appeal, the case will be effectively closed, allowing Ripple to operate without the shadow of litigation and potentially enabling the activation of dormant institutional partnerships [6].

The market has already begun to react to the possibility of a favorable resolution. XRP has stabilized above $3, with traders and investors anticipating that a definitive ruling could bring legal clarity and reinvigorate institutional interest in the token [7]. Ripple has reportedly paused collaborations with over 1,700 institutions under non-disclosure agreements, and a final resolution could unlock these opportunities [3].

The broader crypto industry is closely watching the outcome, as the case has served as a test for how U.S. regulators approach digital assets. A settlement could provide a precedent for future disputes and help establish clearer regulatory boundaries for tokens beyond XRP [9]. Conversely, if the SEC continues its appeal, the regulatory uncertainty surrounding XRP—and by extension, other digital assets—will persist, delaying broader market confidence and adoption.

The deliberation is expected to be a closed-door session, with no immediate public announcement planned [5]. This opacity has left the market in suspense, but the stakes remain high for Ripple, the SEC, and the wider crypto ecosystem. If the case concludes favorably, XRP may finally see a shift from regulatory uncertainty to market legitimacy.

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[1] Coinfomania, Ripple SEC Decision Expected Today Could End XRP Case (https://coinfomania.com/ripple-sec-decision-xrp/)

[2] Cointelegraph - X, TODAY: The SEC is expected to deliberate Ripple's decision to withdraw its appeal Aug. 7 (https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1953405633405030853)

[3] Crypto, XRP Pushes Through $3 as Ripple-SEC Appeal Decision ... (https://cryptoadventure.com/xrp-pushes-through-3-as-ripple-sec-appeal-decision-looms)

[4] Binance, Latest sec News, Opinions and Feed Today (https://www.binance.com/en/square/hashtag/sec)

[5] AInvest, XRP News Today: Ripple Waits as SEC Delays Appeal ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-ripple-waits-sec-delays-appeal-dismissal-bureaucratic-process-2508/)

[6] X, Ripple has dropped its appeal & paid the $125M fine ... (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Ripple&src=hashtag_click)

[7] Invezz, XRP stabilizes around $3 ahead of SEC's decision (https://invezz.com/news/2025/08/07/xrp-stabilizes-around-3-ahead-of-secs-decision-check-forecast/)

[9] X, SEC closed-door meeting TODAY 2PM ET! Expected to deliberate Ripple's decision to withdraw its appeal today (https://x.com/Xaif_Crypto/status/1953411188****64743)