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Ripple agrees to pay $50M fine and drop cross-appeal to settle SEC lawsuit

March 26, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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Ripple, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency industry, has reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that includes a $50 million penalty and the abandonment of its cross-appeal in the legal battle. As part of the agreement, the SEC will seek to lift the injunction that had previously prevented Ripple from selling its digital asset, XRP, to institutional investors.

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s chief legal officer, confirmed that the $50 million penalty will be deducted from the initial $125 million imposed on the company. The remaining $75 million, held in an interest-bearing escrow account, will be returned to Ripple. This resolution marks a significant milestone in the ongoing dispute that originated in December 2020 and is expected to bring closure to the legal proceedings, pending final approval from the Commission and adherence to standard judicial procedures.

The lawsuit against Ripple revolved around the classification of XRP as a security under the Howey Test, with Judge Analisa Torres ruling that while XRP sales to retail investors did not violate securities laws, institutional sales qualified as investment contracts. This distinction led to financial penalties and a permanent injunction against further institutional sales of XRP.

The recent developments in the case underscore the complexities of regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency space and have implications for future enforcement actions within the industry. Despite the legal implications, the market response to the settlement has been relatively muted, with XRP’s price remaining stable at $2.47 at the time of reporting.

One of the key points of contention in the settlement negotiations was Ripple’s objection to the injunction, as the company sought to avoid admitting wrongdoing and maintain its operational flexibility for future fundraising activities. Legal experts speculated that Ripple’s resistance to the terms of the injunction reflected a broader push for clarity and consistency in regulatory policies governing digital assets.

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Reports also surfaced suggesting that the SEC is reassessing its approach to crypto enforcement actions and considering alternative classifications for XRP, potentially viewing it more as a commodity akin to Ethereum (ETH). This shift in perspective could have far-reaching implications for how cryptocurrencies are regulated and taxed in the future.

In conclusion, the resolution of the Ripple-SEC lawsuit represents a significant milestone in the ongoing dialogue between regulators and industry participants in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The outcome of this case sets a precedent for how similar disputes may be resolved in the future and highlights the need for clear and consistent regulatory frameworks to govern the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

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