{"id":43643,"date":"2025-08-22T19:01:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T19:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=43643"},"modified":"2025-08-22T19:01:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T19:01:31","slug":"breaking-ripple-vs-sec-lawsuit-concludes-as-court-approves-dismissal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=43643","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Ripple Vs SEC Lawsuit Concludes As Court Approves Dismissal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain payment company Ripple Labs has officially come to an end as of August 22.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After four years of intense litigation over the status and sales of its associated cryptocurrency, XRP, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit approved <\/a>a joint motion to dismiss the case.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ripple Labs Triumphs<\/h2>\n

This decision marks a significant milestone in a saga that began in December 2020 when the SEC accused Ripple Labs and its executives of conducting unregistered securities offerings through the sale of XRP.<\/p>\n

The joint stipulation of dismissal was submitted <\/a>to the court, confirming that both Ripple and the SEC agreed to withdraw the SEC\u2019s appeal and Ripple\u2019s cross-appeal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This agreement effectively concludes one of the most high-profile lawsuits in the cryptocurrency industry, which has been closely watched by investors and regulators alike.<\/p>\n

$125 Million Fine Despite Lawsuit Dismissal<\/h2>\n

The case unfolded amid increasing regulatory scrutiny under the Biden administration, particularly during the tenure of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who oversaw a wave of lawsuits targeting major firms in the digital asset space.<\/p>\n

In a notable shift, the current administration, led by President Donald Trump, has adopted a more pro-crypto stance, evidenced by the recent passage of three crypto bills by Congress.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This change has fostered a more favorable environment for digital assets, with a leadership team at the SEC that includes Paul Atkins and pro-crypto Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda.<\/p>\n

Despite the dismissal of the appeals and the end of the legal battle, the SEC has clarified that the injunction and the $125 million fine imposed on Ripple remain in effect. This means that while the legal battle is over, Ripple is still subject to the financial penalties established during the litigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Ripple\"<\/p>\n

Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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