As of April 16, 2025, Ripple and the SEC have reached a principled agreement to end their years-long legal battle. This is MASSIVE for $XRP and the entire crypto space. Here’s what it means:
The SEC will drop its appeal against the ruling that $XRP is not a security in secondary market retail sales.
Ripple will also drop its cross-appeal in return.
The fine has been slashed to $50M (down from $125M), and $75M will be returned from escrow.
The “comply with the law” injunction will be lifted, giving Ripple more freedom going forward.
Formal end is near, pending SEC commissioner approval and court documentation.
The tide has officially turned. $XRP just got the clarity it’s been fighting for—and it’s a WIN.
