Ripple lawyer celebrates end of SEC lawsuit after 4 years

• SEC ends dispute with Ripple after four years
• Ripple boosts expansion with billion-dollar acquisition
• XRP remains volatile awaiting ETF decision

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple Labs has officially been dismissed, marking the end of a legal battle that has spanned more than four years. The decision is seen by many as a possible sign that clearer regulations for the cryptocurrency industry are finally gaining traction in the U.S.

Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, celebrated the victory in a video posted on the social network X. In it, he stated that “the SEC has not only dropped the lawsuit against Ripple, but they have also dropped all lawsuits against all cryptocurrency companies in the United States.” He highlighted that the lack of clear rules has always been an obstacle: “We have never had clear laws, rules and regulations regarding cryptocurrencies in this country.”

Alderoty also stressed the importance of directing efforts toward more constructive policies. “Let’s clean up the mess. Let’s get out of court. Let’s get back to business,” he said, signaling that Ripple wants to work with Congress to formulate smart guidelines for the industry.

In the newest Crypto In One Minute, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer @s_alderoty explains why the SEC dropped its appeal against Ripple in March 2025, and where the US is going with smart crypto regulation on the horizon: https://t.co/HJ4wTBWDmx

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Even amid the dispute, Ripple has maintained its focus on expansion. The recent acquisition of Hidden Road for $1,25 billion reinforces the company’s aggressive stance in the MA market, demonstrating resilience and strategic planning, even in the face of regulatory uncertainty.

Meanwhile, the price of XRP has seen a slight retraction in the last 24 hours, trading at $2,21. The volatility has not stopped the asset from remaining among the market's highlights, especially with the expectation surrounding the SEC's decision on Franklin Templeton's spot ETFs, which involve XRP and Solana. The new date set for this trial is June 17.

The expectation is that, with the end of the legal dispute and progress in the legislative debate, cryptocurrencies will gain a more structured regulatory environment, favoring the sustainable development of the sector.