The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is once again making headlines. A new court update is expected soon, prompting various rumors and predictions across social media.
Overview of Ripple vs SEC
Recently, a user claimed that Judge Analisa Torres is about to deliver a final ruling in the case that could redefine how digital assets like XRP are treated in the U.S. However, legal expert Bill Morgan quickly stepped in to clear things up.
Positions of the Parties and New Settlement Offer
Morgan explained that this claim is ‘incorrect’. What’s actually happening is that both Ripple and the SEC have asked the court for an 'indicative ruling' regarding the potential reduction of Ripple's penalty and lifting the ban on selling XRP to institutions. There have also been rumors about a new settlement offer, with one user claiming Ripple and the SEC proposed a $50 million deal, down from $125 million. Morgan clarified that this settlement was already agreed upon in April 2025.
Future of XRP and Community Expectations
For now, both sides have asked the court to keep the case's appeals on hold, with the SEC expected to file a status report by August 15, 2025. The crypto community, especially XRP holders, is watching closely. After more than three years of legal battles, many hope this could finally be the beginning of the end.
Thus, the ongoing litigation between Ripple and the SEC continues to spark interest and expectations within the cryptocurrency community, remaining a focal point for discussions on possible changes in the regulation of digital assets in the U.S.
