{"id":57372,"date":"2025-08-08T16:51:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/xrp-gains-legal-clarity-in-us-after-ripple-settles-sec-case\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T16:51:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:51:27","slug":"xrp-gains-legal-clarity-in-us-after-ripple-settles-sec-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/xrp-gains-legal-clarity-in-us-after-ripple-settles-sec-case\/","title":{"rendered":"XRP gains legal clarity in US after Ripple settles SEC case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/08\/image-15-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/08\/image-15-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/08\/image-15-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/08\/image-15-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Settlement confirms XRP is not a security in the US.<\/li>\n<li>Analysts see potential for a BlackRock XRP ETF.<\/li>\n<li>Bitcoin maximalists renew criticism of XRP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"769\">Ripple\u2019s multi-year legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission reached a decisive conclusion this week, triggering a sharp rally in XRP\u2019s price and trading volume.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"769\">The settlement confirmed that Ripple\u2019s past programmatic and institutional sales of XRP were lawful, removing a major source of uncertainty that had weighed on the token since the lawsuit began.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-banner  container  pt-1  px-0  mb-6\" data-partner=\"bitcoinpenguin\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinpenguins.io\/en?utm_source=coinjournal&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"p-0  m-0\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/themes\/c1-base\/dist\/img\/ad\/bitcoinpenguin\/en.png\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"769\">Within hours of the news, XRP surged 5.21% to $3.22, while trading volume climbed 164.43%, signalling renewed confidence from both retail and institutional traders.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_328537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-328537\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"size-full wp-image-328537\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/XRP.jpg\" alt=\"XRP price\" width=\"1505\" height=\"551\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-328537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/currencies\/xrp\/\">CoinMarketCap<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"769\">Analysts say the ruling could reshape market perceptions of XRP and potentially pave the way for future institutional products tied to the asset.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"817\">Ripple settles XRP sales dispute with SEC<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1097\">Pro-XRP lawyer <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Belisarius2020\/status\/1953575316741664814\">Bill Morgan announced<\/a> that the legal dispute over Ripple\u2019s previous programmatic and institutional XRP sales has been resolved with the SEC.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1097\">The clarification confirms that these sales were compliant under US law, establishing that XRP itself is not a security.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1400\">This development follows years of litigation that placed XRP under intense regulatory scrutiny, with Ripple and its community consistently challenging the SEC\u2019s stance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1400\">The resolution has been widely interpreted as a significant turning point for the asset, particularly in the United States market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1741\">Analysts note that the combination of legal clarity and increased liquidity could drive more institutional participation in the months ahead.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1789\">Market impact and institutional prospects<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"2105\">The latest ruling has bolstered expectations that large financial institutions may reconsider their stance on XRP.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"2105\">Some market commentators have even suggested that asset management giant BlackRock could explore an XRP exchange-traded fund, a move that would broaden access to the token for mainstream investors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2415\">While no official ETF filing has been made, industry experts believe XRP\u2019s regulatory clarity gives it a competitive advantage over other digital assets still facing classification uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2415\">This could help position XRP as a viable option for both cross-border payment solutions and investment products.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2461\">Ongoing friction with Bitcoin advocates<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2721\">The settlement has reignited debates between the XRP and Bitcoin communities. Bitcoin-only advocates have continued to brand altcoins as securities, with MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor repeatedly asserting that only Bitcoin qualifies as a commodity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"3029\">Morgan pushed back against these claims, highlighting XRP\u2019s performance since its launch, which he calculated as exceeding 50,000% growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"3029\">He also responded to recent criticism from Bitcoin maximalists such as Adam Livingston, who alleged that Ripple could use banks to offload XRP onto retail investors.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3070\">XRP price and adoption potential<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3386\">Traders are now monitoring whether XRP can sustain its upward momentum. The recent surge, combined with the removal of legal uncertainty, has given the asset a stronger market position.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3386\">However, the cryptocurrency landscape remains highly competitive, and community sentiment continues to influence market moves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3687\">If institutional interest materialises, analysts expect XRP could see further demand growth, especially if new investment products are introduced.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3687\">The ruling may also spark fresh regulatory conversations around the status of other digital assets, potentially influencing the broader crypto market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/xrp-gains-legal-clarity-in-us-after-ripple-settles-sec-case\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) Settlement confirms XRP is not a security in the US. Analysts see potential for a BlackRock XRP ETF. Bitcoin maximalists renew criticism of XRP. Ripple\u2019s multi-year legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission reached a decisive conclusion this week, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3947362361,"featured_media":57373,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57372"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3947362361"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57372\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}