The long-running legal showdown between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs has finally come to an end, as both parties have filed to withdraw their appeals. The 2023 court ruling — which drew a clear line between legal and illegal XRP sales — is now the official conclusion of one of the most closely watched lawsuits in the crypto space.
What does the final ruling say?
The court determined that XRP sales to institutional investors violated securities laws, while public exchange sales did not. This was seen as a partial win for Ripple, but more importantly, a landmark moment for the entire crypto industry.
With the SEC stepping back, Ripple is now required to comply with stricter regulations for institutional XRP transactions. This could force the company to rethink its global fundraising and market strategies, especially when dealing with institutional partners.
However, the fact that public XRP trading was cleared of securities violations sets a positive precedent for many other crypto projects — showing that not all token sales are automatically classified as securities under U.S. law.
How did XRP react?
XRP’s price jumped over 10% following the announcement, signaling investor optimism as legal clarity improves.
The official conclusion of the Ripple vs. SEC legal battle marks a major turning point — not just for Ripple, but for the entire cryptocurrency landscape. This ruling could shape how other tokens are classified and regulated in the United States going forward.
