XRP is in the spotlight right now and and there's a strong chance its price could reach $20 soon. After years of legal battles with the SEC, which challenged XRP's status as a security, the lawsuit is finally over.

Ripple's legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission has reached its final stage, as the cryptocurrency company has withdrawn its cross-appeal in the SEC case. There are rumours that the SEC will request the court to lift the injunction, which restricts the company from selling XRP tokens directly to institutional players.

Nate Geraci—President of The ETF Store, host of ETF Prime, and Co-Founder of The ETF Institute—renewed his confidence in a future spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.

Technically and on-chain, XRP is displaying strong bullish signals, and there is growing evidence that the asset might be preparing for a big breakout toward $3. With more than 1.15 million payments processed on March 25, 2025, and a significant increase in XRP Ledger usage and investor engagement, the most recent boost is the result of a spike in network activity.

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has shared what he termed his ‘last update' in the long-standing case between the blockchain company and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

What's next for XRP as regulatory headwinds clear with pending SEC settlement?

Fox Business's Charles Gasparino has clashed with Ripple CTO David Schwartz on X over the controversial Torres ruling, which recognized secondary XRP sales as nonsecurities back in 2023.

After more than four years of legal battles, Ripple Labs has decided to abandon its counter-appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thus bringing an end to one of the most publicized cases in the crypto sector.

The race for an XRP ETF (exchange-traded fund) in the US is heating up as top financial firms, including BlackRock and Fidelity, are predicted to join the competition.

XRP has maintained unusual price stability above $2 for three months, potentially setting the stage for a major breakout with price targets ranging from $15 to $44.

Ripple and the SEC have reached an agreement for final settlement to end the lawsuit. Community members expect XRP to witness significant surges in the coming days.

The SEC's years-long crusade against the crypto industry seems to be over.

Nate Geraci, a leading ETF analyst, forecasts that BlackRock and Fidelity will soon join the XRP ETF race, with approval expected to happen soon. His optimism stems from the resolution of Ripple's legal battle with the U.S. SEC.

XRP has failed to breach the $2.5 resistance.

XRP is showing signs of a big move! With bulls waking up and price getting ready to break key levels.

As the XRP lawsuit reaches a significant milestone, questions still linger around Ripple's institutional sales. In a surprising development, Ripple has withdrawn its cross-appeal in the ongoing SEC case, leaving the status of the injunction unclear.

The resolution of Ripple's four-year SEC lawsuit removes the key regulatory hurdle that had blocked XRP ETF approvals in the U.S.

In a recent interview, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that 95% of the company's customers are not from the United States.

The double top pattern typically requires confirmation through a decisive drop below the "neckline," the support level between the two peaks, which lies around $80,000 to $84,000 based on recent price action.

Nate Geraci, one of the leading ETF analysts, has predicted that both BlackRock and Fidelity will join the XRP ETF race.

In a significant win for Ripple Labs and XRP, the company has reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that will effectively conclude their prolonged legal battle.

XRP recently showed signs of a bullish breakout, pushing above the 50-day EMA at $2.39 and briefly testing the upper boundary of its descending channel. However, the move lacked momentum, with price action stalling at $2.44, a modest daily decline of 0.32%.

Ripple Labs appears to be nearing the end of its years-long legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), emerging with a significant victory. Ripples Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, announced via X that the SEC will return $75 million of the $125 million fine Ripple paid last year.

As the SEC vs Ripple lawsuit is coming to an end with the blockchain firm paying a $50 million penalty, developments on an XRP ETF are gathering pace once again. In his latest Bloomberg interview, CEO Brad Gralinghouse said that it's important to have this exchange-traded fund, while just falling short of accepting that they

XRP price started a fresh recovery wave above the $2.450 zone. The price is now struggling to clear the $2.480 and $2.50 resistance levels.

Big news coming out of the SEC vs. Ripple case—it's officially over! Last week, the SEC dropped its appeal, and now a final resolution has been reached. Ripple will pay a $50 million fine and it has also agreed to drop its cross-appeal, and the judge's earlier injunction will be lifted.

The long-running legal battle between the SEC and Ripple has reached its final stages. Last week, the SEC agreed to drop its appeal without conditions, and Ripple has now decided to drop its cross-appeal.

The legal fight between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially over. Last week, the SEC decided to drop its appeal, clearing the way for a final resolution that both sides have now agreed on.

XRP is up more than 8% over the past seven days, but it hasn't been able to maintain the strong momentum sparked by the SEC dropping its lawsuit against Ripple.

XRP's pivotal role in cross-border payments gains momentum as new ETPs debut on Nasdaq Stockholm, signaling a breakthrough for compliant crypto access across Europe.

The announcement comes just days after the SEC also walked away from its appeal of the verdict from the same lawsuit filed more than four years ago. $75M Win for Ripple as It Drops Cross-Appeal Against SEC In December 2020, the U.S.

Despite its recent push for recovery Bitcoin is currently dealing with a potentially negative development. Bitcoin is currently trading at $87,124 down 0.44% on the day.

Crypto analyst Dark Defender has issued a bold outlook for XRP, stating on X that the asset is on a clear path toward multiple upside targets. His remarks come at a time when the asset bulls are trying to hold a support level at $2.

Ripple settles with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $50 million penalty and dropping its cross-appeal, marking the near conclusion of a long-standing lawsuit that began in 2020. The SEC will retain $50 million of the original $125 million fine, with the remaining $75 million returned to Ripple. The post Ripple Settles With SEC: Pays $50M, Case Nears Conclusion appeared first on Cryptonews.

Was the legal victory only a brief reprieve?

Ripple drops cross-appeal, ending its battle with the SEC. Legal clarity may boost XRP price, ETF approval odds, and Ripple's U.S. expansion.

Ripple Labs has settled with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company has agreed to pay a reduced $50 million fine in a case that has been closely watched by the cryptocurrency industry.

The SEC first sued Ripple Labs in 2020.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading relatively flat on Tuesday as GameStop announced the acquisition of Bitcoin for its treasury. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $88,471.10 +0.03% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,079.34 -0.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.94 +2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.46 -0.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1910 +1.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001376 +0.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 78% and daily active addresses growing by 30%.

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer announced today that its XRP lawsuit with the SEC is approaching the final legal phase. The SEC will keep $50 million from the previous $125 million fine and return the rest to Ripple.

Last August, New York judge Analisa Torres ordered Ripple to pay the regulator a $125 million fine for violating securities laws through institutional sales of XRP.

Ripple Labs agreed to settle a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission civil lawsuit over the alleged sale of unregistered securities and pay just $50 million of a previously imposed $125 million fine, the cryptocurrency company's chief legal officer said on Tuesday.

Ripple has agreed to pay the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a $50 million penalty and drop its cross-appeal in the regulator's lawsuit. In exchange, the SEC will ask for the lifting of an injunction that prohibits Ripple from selling XRP to institutions.

Ripple has dropped its appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after paying $50 million of the $125 million penalty tied to its long-running lawsuit, according to a detailed statement posted by Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer. The remaining $75 million—held in an interest-bearing escrow account—is being returned to the company.

XRP trading activity remained subdued on Tuesday, holding steady after opening the week around $2.47.

Blockchain technology is receiving a boost with the XRP Ledger, based on recent findings from industry observers. The system has handled over 2.8 billion transactions without any security failure, which has caught the eye of financial institutions globally.

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