Recently, Ripple’s case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has seen notable developments. On January 12, 2025, a US court granted requests by both Ripple and the SEC to keep certain documents secret, as they contain sensitive information. This decision came after Ripple requested to seal eight documents related to its summary judgment and 56 documents opposing the SEC’s request, while the SEC sought to redact parts of its documents, including the testimony of its expert, Stephen B. Feinstein.

Following this decision, the value of the digital currency “XRP” ($XRP ) increased by nearly 10%, reflecting the impact of the legal developments on the market.

In addition, a recently published photo of Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and US President-elect Donald Trump sparked speculation that the case could be settled soon. However, no official statements have been issued to confirm these speculations.

Ripple continues to focus on confidentiality in its legal proceedings as both parties prepare for the appeals phase. The outcome of this case is expected to determine how digital assets are classified and regulated in the future.