Ripple has closed a significant chapter in its history as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officially ended its lawsuit against the company. The SEC dropped its final appeal in March 2025, ending a six-year legal dispute.
In a recent Crypto in One Minute video on Ripple’s YouTube channel, Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty noted that the SEC’s decision indicates the agency’s struggle to deliver precise regulatory guidelines before taking legal action.
Alderoty emphasized that regulatory institutions need to establish clear standards before prosecuting companies through court video content available on X.
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Legal experts interpret the SEC’s withdrawal as an implicit confirmation of the weak legal basis in their initial case. After completing its legal struggle, Ripple has turned its attention to creating crypto legislation with U.S. lawmakers.
Ripple has already begun moving forward with bold strategic initiatives. The company is in advanced negotiations to acquire Circle’s USDC issuer, reportedly increasing its original $5 billion offer to more than $20 billion. If completed, this deal could significantly alter the stablecoin landscape.
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The potential acquisition would place Ripple in control of USDC, currently the second-largest stablecoin by market share. Circle, which recently filed for a U.S. IPO, is reportedly cautiously evaluating the proposal as talks continue.
In addition, Ripple has finalized the acquisition of Hidden Road in a $1.25 billion deal. This move strengthens Ripple’s presence in traditional finance and enhances its brokerage and settlement capabilities across global markets.
Ripple’s international partnerships also remain active, as the company continues to work with SBI Remit in Japan to power faster and more affordable cross-border remittances. Through its implementation of XRP as a bridging asset, Ripple achieves its goal of minimizing foreign exchange expenses and removing pre-funded requirements in underserved regions.
At the same time, expectations around an XRP spot exchange-traded fund are increasing. Polymarket data approval estimates for an XRP ETF now stand at 78 percent as of 2025, compared to 65 percent in the previous assessment.
The lack of an SEC response could suggest that the agency collaborates with the Ripple team on undisclosed matters.
XRP is currently trading at $2.19 which is a 1.47 percent drop within 24 hours. The past week has seen whale XRP wallets containing 10 million and 100 million tokens engage in substantial buying that supports growing investor trust.
Conclusion
With the SEC lawsuit resolved and a significant acquisition in motion, Ripple is repositioning itself as a dominant player in the digital asset sector. The company’s legal win and strategic focus drive renewed momentum across crypto markets.
