Ripple Nears Victory in SEC Legal Battle: XRP’s Future Brightens

Ripple is on the verge of concluding its three-year legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with regulators preparing to return $75 million of a $125 million fine. The SEC is expected to announce by April 16 whether it will drop its appeal following a favorable court ruling for Ripple regarding XRP’s status. Legal experts estimate a 90% chance of either a settlement or the SEC withdrawing its appeal, marking a significant victory for Ripple and the broader cryptocurrency industry. This development could have profound implications for XRP’s market performance and regulatory clarity in the crypto space.

Ripple Close to Ending Three-Year SEC Fight

Ripple may soon end its three-year legal battle with the SEC, as regulators prepare to return $75 million of a $125 million fine. The SEC is expected to decide by April 16 whether to drop its appeal following a favorable court ruling for Ripple on XRP’s status. Legal experts suggest a 90% chance of settlement or appeal withdrawal, signaling a major win for Ripple and the broader crypto industry. Specifically, the SEC has agreed to return $75 million of the $125 million fine, leaving Ripple with just $50 million to settle the case.

Ripple Acquires Prime Broker to Expand XRP Ledger Services

Ripple, one of the largest providers of enterprise digital asset solutions, announced the acquisition of crypto-friendly prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. This acquisition aims to strengthen the position of XRP, turn XRP Ledger (XRPL) into a key platform for tokenizing real-world assets (RWA), and expand the use of the RLUSD stablecoin in the institutional space. A prime broker is a financial intermediary that provides institutional clients, such as hedge funds, investment funds, and large investors, with a range of services related to trading on financial markets, including clearing and settlement, securitization, margin financing, and more. The press release notes that Hidden Road serves more than 300 institutional clients and clears transactions totaling over $3 trillion.

XRP Price Today: XRP Reclaims $2 amid Massive Whale Movements and Bullish Projections

XRP has recently bounced back from its weekly low of $1.65. According to CoinMarketCap, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency is trading at around $2, up by 11% in the past day. This rally follows strong buying interest from crypto whales and a bullish forecast from Standard Chartered. Notably, whales have moved over 70 million XRP.

Ripple and BCG Report: Global Asset Tokenization Could Reach $18.9T by 2033

A joint study by Ripple and Boston Consulting Group predicts that the market size for tokenized assets could hit $18.9 trillion by 2033, with a 53% compound annual growth rate. The report titled “Approaching the Tokenization Tipping Point” highlights the potential of tokenizing real-world assets, with stablecoins and real estate contributing to most of the growth. In 2025, the market size for tokenized assets is estimated at $600 billion, but this could skyrocket in the coming years as major institutions flock to blockchain technology.