The nearly 5-year SEC vs $XRP Ripple battle is over — both sides dropped appeals and will cover their own costs.

📜 SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls it a “welcome development”, shifting focus from litigation to clear crypto rules.

💬 SEC Chair Paul Atkins says it’s time to build a framework that fosters innovation while protecting investors.

🏛 Meanwhile, lawmakers push the CLARITY Act to define digital asset markets — deadline Sept 30.

⚠️ Democratic leaders call it “dangerous,” showing deep political divide on crypto regulation.

With the case closed, the real fight now moves from courtroom to Congress.

Will this finally bring regulatory clarity for crypto in the US?