The long-running legal standoff between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered a new phase, one that shifts the spotlight entirely onto Ripple as a company, not XRP as a digital asset. This shift follows a key court decision that leaves XRP’s legal status untouched while narrowing the case to Ripple’s corporate actions. Judge Torres Upholds Original Penalty, Denies Joint Motion On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres rejected a joint request from Ripple and the SEC that sought to reduce Ripple’s $125 million penalty to $50 million and lift the permanent ban on future institutional sales of XRP. In her ruling, Judge Torres clarified that the proposed settlement does not override her final judgment. She noted that removing the injunction only matters if both parties decide to end their appeals, as that condition was built into their agreement. For now, she made it clear that Ripple and the SEC still have two options: move forward with their appeals or withdraw them. XRP Is No Longer Part of the Dispute Reacting to the decision, respected community analyst Vet declared that the lawsuit no longer involves XRP. According to him, what remains is now purely a case about Ripple’s past actions. Very important to mention. This is now a Ripple case. It has nothing to do with XRP. — Vet (@Vet_X0) June 26, 2025 This view is shared by legal experts and Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty. He emphasized that the court’s ruling places the next steps in the hands of both parties—whether to proceed with litigation or bring the matter to a close. Crucially, Alderoty confirmed that XRP’s legal status as a non-security remains unchanged. XRP’s Status Was Settled in 2023 It’s important to recall that in July 2023, Judge Torres ruled that XRP, in itself, is not a security. That landmark decision was widely celebrated across the crypto industry. The SEC did not challenge that part of the ruling in its subsequent appeal, effectively accepting XRP’s classification. Since then, the legal focus has shifted entirely to Ripple’s methods of selling XRP to institutional investors. The SEC has since dropped its appeal over Ripple’s programmatic sales. Ripple, on the other hand, agreed to settle only if the court reduced the financial penalty and lifted the sales injunction, terms that Judge Torres has now formally rejected. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Community Experts Weigh In: Ripple Is Compliant Commenting on the outcome, crypto figure Zach Rector outlined three important points that remain firm. First, he noted that the SEC appears to be scaling back its broader enforcement efforts in the crypto space. Second, XRP’s non-security status is firmly established, which removes it from the SEC’s jurisdiction. Third, Ripple is no longer in violation of federal securities laws, having adjusted its institutional sales practices to comply with regulatory standards. What’s Next for Ripple and the SEC? With the judge standing by her original judgment, both Ripple and the SEC must now decide their next move. They could refile a modified joint motion for a reduced penalty, or simply drop their appeals and let the current ruling stand. Either way, the outcome of this legal fight will no longer affect XRP. The token’s status is legally settled. The remaining debate is about Ripple’s corporate actions and compliance framework. As legal experts and community voices agree, this is now a Ripple case. It has nothing to do with XRP. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Expert: This Is Now a Ripple Case. It Has Nothing to Do With XRP appeared first on Times Tabloid .
