Ripple Vs SEC Officially Ends As Court Approves Dismissal

The nearly five-year legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally come to an end. On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its mandate approving the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal filed by both parties.

The order, signed by Clerk of Court Catherine O’Hagan Wolfe, confirms that all remaining appeals in the case have been withdrawn. This marks the official closure of one of the most closely watched cases in the history of crypto regulation.

What the Settlement Means

Ripple agreed to pay a $125 million penalty to resolve charges related to its institutional sales of XRP. Importantly, the earlier court ruling that XRP is not a security when traded on secondary markets like exchanges remains intact.

This legal distinction has been celebrated by XRP supporters and the broader crypto industry. It provides clarity that retail XRP trading does not fall under U.S. securities law, limiting the SEC’s reach over the token.

#XRPCommunity #SECGov v. #Ripple #XRP The Second Circuit has approved the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal. pic.twitter.com/v796dAtfiZ

— James K. Filan (@FilanLaw) August 22, 2025

Legal Outcomes at a Glance

Institutional XRP sales → Can fall under securities laws.

Retail XRP sales on exchanges → Not considered securities.

SEC appeal dropped → No further challenge to XRP’s classification.

Case officially closed → Nearly five years of litigation ends.

Read also: Here’s the XRP Price if BlackRock Files for a Ripple ETF

Market Reaction

Following the news, XRP’s price jumped 6%, trading above $3.00. However, analysts note that most of the legal outcome had already been priced in earlier this year. The latest price move is likely boosted by the broader market, with Ethereum breaking its all-time high last night and pulling altcoins higher.

The Ripple vs SEC saga has been one of the most important regulatory battles in crypto history. Its conclusion not only removes years of uncertainty for XRP but also sets a precedent that could influence future enforcement actions.

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