Ripple and SEC Move Closer to Settlement: XRP’s Legal Clarity on the Horizon

In a significant development, Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have filed a joint motion to pause appeals, signaling progress toward a potential settlement in their long-running legal battle. The dispute, which centers on whether XRP is a security or a currency, may soon reach a resolution, bringing much-needed clarity to the cryptocurrency market. Below is a detailed analysis of the latest developments and their implications for XRP’s future.

Ripple and SEC File Joint Motion to Pause Appeals

Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly requested a pause in their appeals to finalize a potential settlement. This comes as a possible end to a high-profile dispute over the sale of XRP tokens, which the SEC alleged were unregistered securities. Ripple argues that XRP is a currency, not a security. The two parties have reached an agreement in principle to resolve all outstanding issues.

XRP Price Analysis: Bullish Momentum Builds with Ripple’s $1.25B Acquisition

As global markets stabilize following eased U.S. trade tensions, Bitcoin (BTC) has led a bullish recovery in the cryptocurrency sector, with XRP leading altcoins. Optimism stems from anticipated tariff reductions between the U.S. and key partners like the EU. Meanwhile, Ripple, the blockchain company behind XRP, is nearing a resolution in its long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), boosting investor confidence. Under the Donald Trump administration, Ripple has gained a friendly regulatory approach from the U.S. SEC.

Ripple and SEC File Joint Motion to Pause Appeal

Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have filed a joint motion to suspend all appeal activities in their ongoing legal battle. Submitted to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on April 10, this request indicates that both parties have reached an agreement in principle. The motion aims to suspend all legal proceedings while final settlement terms are being ironed out. If approved formally by the SEC, the case may end without further courtroom confrontation. Meanwhile, XRP price dropped 4.24% to $1.9649, with analysts predicting a potential $27 rally.

Ripple and SEC Jointly Pause XRP Lawsuit Appeals

Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly asked the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to pause their ongoing legal dispute over XRP. The request, filed on Apr. 10, suggests that both sides have reached an “agreement-in-principle” to resolve the case, including the SEC’s original appeal and Ripple’s cross-appeal. The motion is still subject to approval by the SEC’s commissioners, and within 60 days of approval, the SEC will update the court on the status of the case. This settlement is awaiting Commission approval.