May $XRP 9, 2025 — One of the longest and loudest legal battles in cryptocurrency has taken a historic turn.

Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have reached a formal agreement — and this is sending shockwaves through the blockchain industry. According to a joint motion filed in the Southern District of New York, both parties have agreed to end the fight, lift the ban against Ripple, and release $125 million held in escrow as a penalty.