The American SEC and Ripple Company reached a settlement agreement in May 2025 to end the long-standing legal dispute. Under the settlement, Ripple will pay a fine of 50 million dollars from the 125 million XRP that were held in escrow. Most importantly, the settlement confirms that #xrp is not a security under current law, marking an important precedent for the entire cryptocurrency industry.

Market impact: Following the announcement of the settlement, the price of #xrp rose by more than 10%, reflecting renewed investor confidence. This settlement is seen as a broader shift in the SEC's regulatory approach towards the cryptocurrency industry.