After four years of legal battles, Ripple Labs has finally put its lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) behind it. But what caused the SEC to quietly walk away?
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, shared the answer in a powerful 60-second video on X. He summed up years of legal tension with one key point:
> “You can’t enforce a law you haven’t explained.”
That’s the heart of the issue. The SEC tried to go after Ripple without offering clear rules for crypto — and it finally admitted the lack of regulatory clarity.
Time to Move Forward
With the case closed, Alderoty says it's time to get out of the courtroom and back to building. Ripple is now focused on smart regulation, working directly with U.S. Congress to create rules that actually make sense for the crypto space.
Ripple’s Comeback
Post-lawsuit, Ripple isn’t slowing down. The company:
Bought Hidden Road for $1.25B
Made a $5B bid for Circle, the firm behind USDC
These bold moves show Ripple is more aggressive than ever in expanding its influence in finance and crypto.
A New Chapter for Crypto Regulation?
With new leadership at the SEC and growing political support for crypto, there’s real hope that clear regulations are finally on the horizon.
Ripple’s win is more than just legal relief — it could be the spark for a more defined and innovative crypto future in the U.S.
