Ripple vs. SEC: How the Crypto Giant is Shaping the Future of Regulatory Battles

The SEC''s years-long crusade against Ripple takes a dramatic turn—and the crypto world is watching.

Subheader: A Regulatory Showdown with Billion-Dollar Stakes

Ripple''s legal rollercoaster with the SEC isn''t just another lawsuit—it''s a precedent-setting clash that could redefine how regulators handle digital assets. Forget ''security'' debates; this is about power, control, and who gets to write the rules for the next financial era.

Subheader: The SEC''s Shifting Playbook

After years of aggressive enforcement, the SEC''s latest moves hint at a strategic retreat—or maybe just a tactical pause. Either way, Ripple''s partial victories have exposed cracks in the regulator''s armor. Funny how billion-dollar fines suddenly look negotiable when the target fights back.

Subheader: What Comes Next for Crypto?

Win or lose, Ripple''s battle proves one thing: crypto''s too big to bully. The SEC might still throw punches, but the industry''s learning to duck—and counter. Just don''t expect Wall Street to notice until their compliance departments can monetize it.

Ripple and the SEC’s new direction on years-long battle

In an X post, Journalist Eleanor Terrett revealed that both parties have jointly asked the Manhattan District Court to release the $125 million civil penalty against Ripple from escrow.

🚨NEW: The @SECGov and @Ripple have jointly requested a Manhattan District court to dissolve the injunction in their ongoing case and release the $125 million civil penalty held in escrow.

They’re proposing that $50 million be paid to the SEC, with the remaining funds returned… pic.twitter.com/UopQuQNG5q

— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) June 12, 2025

The deadline for the 2nd Circuit status report is June 16. Therefore, the MOVE is expected to be filed either on Friday or Monday. If submitted, it may persuade the appellate court to provide an additional sixty days to consider the case. The SEC and Ripple are currently facing delays in reaching a final settlement.

In their brief to Judge Analisa Torres, Ripple and the SEC point out “exceptional circumstances” as grounds that allow the motion to be granted.

According to the lawyers, there has been no progress to report as of yet. Thus, the indicative rule request is crucial for both sides. As long as nothing is done, the appeal process will drag on, adding more time to the lawsuit’s timeframe. Legal analysts believe this motion shows a serious intent to settle important injunctive issues.

XRP case blocks Ripple IPO efforts

The present injunction limits Ripple’s ability to sell XRP coins, which is a major roadblock on the way to an IPO. According to legal experts, the injunction must be lifted before Ripple can move forward with its initial coin offering (IPO) plans for the next four years.

Despite turning down comparable requests under Rule 62.1 in the past, the SEC can finally grant the request under Rule 60. Rule 60 requires evidence of substantial changes in the circumstances, as Judge Torres made plain. So, it’s up to the two sides to convince the court to change its mind.

According to legal sources, Ripple and the SEC have agreed to submit this combined motion prior to the continuation of the appeal process. If the motion is granted, the injunction’s status and the sanctions WOULD be changed. Additionally, the motion would postpone the appeals timeline, providing additional time for negotiations on the two sides.

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