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XRP News: Is Ripple Settling $50 Million SEC Fine in XRP?

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Anjali Belgaumkar

After months of speculation and legal back-and-forth, Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have officially settled their case. While insiders at Ripple had hinted weeks ago that a deal was done, many in the crypto community were waiting for written confirmation from the SEC itself. That confirmation has now arrived.

The SEC has publicly announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with Ripple to resolve its civil enforcement action. The agreement also covers Ripple’s executives, though that part had already been settled earlier. What matters most to XRP holders is the deal involving Ripple and its XRP token.

According to the settlement terms, Ripple will pay $50 million out of the original $125 million penalty. The remaining amount will be returned to Ripple. Both sides have also agreed to drop their appeals — but only if the court agrees to lift the injunction that has been placed on Ripple for months.

Attorney John Deaton, who has closely followed the case, weighed in on the news. He said that it would be “absolutely shocking” if Judge Analisa Torres didn’t agree to lift the injunction, given the circumstances. 

Soon after the settlement details surfaced, rumors started spreading online that Ripple would be paying the $50 million fine using XRP, and that the U.S. government planned to hold XRP as part of a strategic reserve. However, former SEC lawyer Marc Fagel quickly dismissed those claims. He clarified that the money is already in Ripple’s counsel’s custody in cash form, and once the court approves the deal, it will be paid to the SEC — not in XRP.

Attorney Bill Morgan also stepped in to address the false reports. He explained that the original fine amount was already placed in a USD account earning interest, and both parties have agreed on how it will be distributed according to the settlement terms.

FAQs

Has Ripple won a legal battle with the SEC?

Yes, Ripple settled with the SEC, marking a major legal win and clearing regulatory hurdles for XRP adoption.

Is the U.S. government holding XRP as a reserve asset?

No, experts confirm the U.S. is not holding XRP; that claim was misinformation.

Anjali Belgaumkar

Writer by choice, CryptoCurrency Writer, and Researcher by chance. Currently, focusing on financial news and analysis, as well as cryptocurrency news and data. One may not call me a crypto “Enthusiast” but trust me I'm getting there.

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