SEC officially ends long-running case against Ripple, removing major legal overhang for XRP
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally concluded its nearly five-year legal battle against Ripple Labs, a landmark case that began in 2020. The suit alleged that Ripple’s sale of XRP tokens constituted an unregistered securities offering. While key aspects were resolved in Ripple’s favor in 2023, the case remained pending until the SEC this week closed it without further penalties.
This marks a significant milestone for the crypto industry, as one of the most high-profile regulatory cases is now resolved.
The end of the Ripple case provides much-needed legal clarity for XRP and sets a precedent for how digital assets may be treated under U.S. law going forward.
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