Ripple CEO calls judge’s ruling on XRP a key moment for crypto clarity
Crypto Briefing
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse declared the SEC lawsuit over, hailing the ruling on XRP as a major milestone for cryptocurrency regulatory clarity.Summary
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently announced the conclusion of the long-standing legal battle with the SEC. Following a federal judge’s 2023 split decision that determined XRP was not an unregistered security when sold on public exchanges, the SEC eventually dropped its appeal in March 2025. While Ripple paid a $125 million penalty for institutional sales that were classified as securities, Garlinghouse views the resolution as a landmark victory that provides the legal certainty necessary to encourage broader institutional adoption of digital assets.
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