Ripple Reaches $50 Million Settlement with SEC Over XRP

After a five-year legal battle, Ripple has reached a $50 million settlement agreement with the SEC over allegations of unregistered securities through its XRP cryptocurrency. The landmark resolution, reached on May 8, 2025, signifies a significant turning point for both parties. This follows an initial SEC lawsuit in December 2020 by then-SEC Chair Gary Gensler aimed at establishing regulatory precedent for digital asset classification.