- Ripple wins SEC battle as appeals court finally ends case.
- XRP gains stability after Ripple’s four-year legal fight ends.
- Judge Torres’s ruling stands, bringing Ripple clarity on XRP sales.
Ripple has secured a decisive victory as the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit closed the long-running case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The ruling officially ends more than four years of litigation that began in late 2020.
According to reports, the SEC and Ripple jointly filed to dismiss both the agency’s appeal and Ripple’s cross-appeal earlier this year. The appeals court has now accepted the stipulation, marking the final step in the case and confirming Ripple’s legal triumph.
#XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP The Second Circuit has approved the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal. pic.twitter.com/v796dAtfiZ
— James K. Filan 🇺🇸🇮🇪 (@FilanLaw) August 22, 2025
Ripple Secures Final Judgment
Judge Analisa Torres’s decision remains intact after she refused to amend the final judgment. Her ruling drew a line between institutional XRP sales and secondary market transactions, which became the centerpiece of Ripple’s defense.
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The settlement followed the exit of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, which opened the door for a compromise. As part of the agreement, the SEC reduced Ripple’s financial penalty and abandoned efforts to impose a permanent injunction against institutional XRP sales in the U.S.
Besides ending the prolonged legal fight, the settlement provides Ripple with long-awaited regulatory certainty. The conclusion of the case eliminates a major obstacle that had weighed heavily on both the company and XRP’s market outlook.
Ripple’s Legal Officer Responds
Ripple and the SEC ended the dispute after jointly dismissing their appeals. Chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty said the company will now focus on business growth.
The case, which began in 2020, concluded with Ripple being fined $125 million, far below the $2 billion originally sought by the SEC.
Market Reaction Remains Cautious
XRP showed limited movement following the announcement, as much of the outcome was already priced in by investors. However, the token still posted a seven percent gain within 24 hours, driven largely by the Federal Reserve’s dovish policy shift.
For the XRP community, the appeals court’s acceptance of the dismissal represents closure after years of speculation and uncertainty. Market observers believe Ripple is now better positioned to re-engage with institutional partners without regulatory barriers.
The final dismissal of SEC v. Ripple signals the end of one of the most influential cases in crypto history. Ripple emerges with its legal standing secured, and while XRP’s price reaction has been moderate, the resolution clears the path for stronger market confidence.
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