Here are the top news of the day (August 9, 2025) in the world of cryptocurrencies:

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1. Conclusion of the lawsuit against Ripple

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped the lawsuit against Ripple Labs after more than five years of dispute. The financial penalty of $125 million remains in effect, along with the court order prohibiting Ripple from selling XRP to institutional investors. The termination agreement was accepted with the request to reduce the fine denied.  

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2. Partnership between Binance and the Spanish bank BBVA

The Binance platform announced a partnership with the Spanish bank BBVA to enable customers to store their assets off the platform, enhancing investor confidence and reducing the risks of internal storage. BBVA will act as an independent custodian for digital assets. 

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3. Court ruling regarding the founder of Tornado Cash

A U.S. jury in Manhattan has referred the case of Roman Storm, the founder of the currency exchange service Tornado Cash, to a "mixed judgment path." They failed to reach a final decision regarding the charges of money laundering and sanctions evasion, but convicted him of operating an unlicensed money transmission business, a felony that could carry a sentence of up to five years in prison.  $BNB $SUI $XRP #bnb #BTC #cryptouniverseofficial #WalletConnect