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XRP lawsuit update today: Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have officially reached a settlement in their years-long legal battle. According to attorney James K. Filan, both parties have asked the court to approve the deal, which includes a $125 million penalty paid by Ripple and the return of $75 million from escrow.
The court still needs to approve several final steps:
If these steps are completed, one of the most high-profile cases in crypto history will officially close.
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However, not everyone in the SEC is on board. Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw publicly dissented, calling the settlement a “regulatory retreat” and a threat to investor protection.
“This isn’t a settlement I can support,” said Crenshaw. “Ripple walks away with a reduced penalty and freedom to sell XRP. That’s not a win. That’s a retreat.”
Crenshaw emphasized that Ripple was found guilty of illegal institutional XRP sales, yet received what she describes as a “free pass.”
Crenshaw’s fiery dissent highlights growing divisions within the SEC. She warned that the deal sets a dangerous precedent, potentially weakening future crypto enforcement. Her statement called for judicial scrutiny of the settlement and warned it could damage public trust in the regulator.
While Ripple celebrates, the broader crypto market is taking note of the SEC’s softened stance. The lifted injunction on XRP could lead to broader market optimism, but Crenshaw’s comments raise concerns about the future of U.S. crypto regulation.
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