Ripple and SEC Propose $125 Million Settlement
- Lyla Velez
- June 16, 2025
Key Points:
- Ripple seeks to end litigation with a $125 million settlement.
- Awaits court’s final decision on the proposal.
- May set a new regulatory precedent in the crypto sector.
The proposal could influence future regulatory actions in the cryptocurrency market and impact XRP’s status and valuation.
Ripple Labs, led by CEO Brad Garlinghouse, along with the SEC, has moved forward with a joint motion to settle their legal dispute for $125 million. Filed on June 12, 2025, the motion awaits Judge Analisa Torres’ decision by June 16. The case revolves around whether XRP was sold as an unregistered security, a critical point for Ripple and its coin’s legitimacy.
The outcome of this case could impact XRP significantly, as well as set regulatory precedents affecting other crypto assets. The cryptocurrency community closely observes this case, anticipating the potential regulatory implications for XRP.
The settlement also proposes lifting an existing injunction, with financial ramifications including a $50 million payment to the SEC. Remaining funds would return to Ripple, impacting its liquidity and market strategy, subject to court approval.
In the wider market, precedence from the case could influence regulatory clarity across crypto markets. Ripple’s move signals a potential shift in how crypto litigation might be resolved, impacting the industry’s future compliance frameworks.
The joint motion might reflect mutual interest in concluding the costly legal saga. Analysts suggest that the regulatory tone from this case could affect secondary crypto markets and influence investor sentiment in the following months.
“The strongest argument by the parties in the joint motion is that modifying the final judgment is a key step due to exceptional circumstances, including recent legal developments and mutual interest in ending costly litigation.” — Bill Morgan, XRP Attorney
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