The long-awaited legal battle between Ripple and the SEC is nearing a conclusion. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the company has won its appeal, ending four years of litigation. The SEC dropped their appeal following several court rulings in Ripple’s favor, providing relief to both the company and the crypto community. However, Ripple fans remain cautious as the final confirmation from the SEC is still pending. The agency dropped cases against Kraken and Cumberland recently, but Ripple’s case remains unconfirmed. 2023 has been marked by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding XRP’s legal status following the SEC’s claim that it constitutes a security. 4th April will be key. The SEC is scheduled to vote on whether to drop their appeal regarding XRP being classified as a security. Additionally, the House of Representatives will hold a crypto hearing on the 9th of April, which could further clarify regulations for digital assets. Ripple’s case is in limbo while the SEC and Gemini are exploring a potential resolution in their lawsuit, where the former alleged the latter offered unregistered securities through its Earn product.