Ripple vs SEC, the final countdown is here?

For years, the Ripple vs. SEC showdown had the whole crypto industry on edge. But now?

The curtains are coming down. We’re talking end of an era stuff, guys.

It’s done?

After all the courtroom back-and-forth since 2020, the U.S. SEC and Ripple have agreed to call a truce.

Yeah. Both sides filed the paperwork, joint dismissal of their appeals, like coworkers finally dropping a gnarly Slack argument.

Some XRP fans worried a judge still had to rubber-stamp the deal, but ex-SEC lawyer Marc Fagel dropped the truth, all that’s left is some paperwork.

The court clerk just needs to close the books, and we’re officially done.

For the sake of clarity (since crypto twitter keeps misstating this): the only thing remaining is administrative closing of the case by the clerk. No judge approval is required. So it’s essentially over already.

— Marc Fagel (@Marc_Fagel) August 16, 2025

Breakthrough

Let that sink in. No more guessing games about XRP’s future. The lawsuit that hung over Ripple, clogging up partnerships and adoption in the U.S., is now finished.

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer and even the SEC’s own commissioners confirmed the breakthrough.

Crypto Twitter went wild, I mean that’s not that unusual, but still, millions of views in hours.

XRP leapt up in price , with big names like Ethereum tagging along. Market’s got their groove back, guys!

The next chapter

Let’s be real, the uncertainty was killing momentum. For years, everyone wondered if XRP was gonna get classed as a security, or if Ripple could ever do business in peace on American turf.

But now, those clouds have parted. Ripple’s ready to hustle, make deals, and maybe, just maybe, redefine what it means to win big against Washington.

They’re already teasing major updates and new products for the coming months.

So, it’s like a fresh start. Ripple and its crew of XRP holders can finally look ahead without legal baggage. After all the drama, it’s a green light for the next chapter in crypto.