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XRP News: Why the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit Still Isn’t Fully Closed

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Rizwan Ansari and Sohrab Khawas

The Ripple vs SEC lawsuit has taken another twist, and it’s raising new questions.  Rumors have been flying that Ripple would pay the fine in XRP tokens. But according to former SEC lawyer Marc Fagel, that’s simply not true, and Ripple has already paid the $125 million fine in cash.

So, what’s the truth, and why isn’t the case closed yet?

Ripple Paid in Cash, Not XRP

There were widespread rumors and speculation that Ripple might pay the fine using its own cryptocurrency, XRP. However, these rumors have been dismissed by authoritative sources. 

Marc Fagel, who is familiar with SEC procedures, confirmed that Ripple has already paid the $125 million penalty, and it was paid in cash, not in XRP. He even pointed out that the court order required the fine to be paid in cash and not in any cryptocurrency.

While Ripple was initially ordered to pay the full $125 million, the latest settlement terms see Ripple actually paying $50 million, with the remaining $75 million returned to the company.

However, the funds are held in an escrow account until all court procedures are finalized.

Why the Case Isn’t Over Yet

Despite headlines about settlements and payments, the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit continues to drag on due to several unresolved legal and procedural issues. According to Marc Fagel, the final step depends on both Ripple and the SEC officially withdrawing their appeals. 

  • The SEC appealed the finding that XRP sales on public (secondary) exchanges do not violate securities laws.
  • Ripple appealed the ruling that its institutional sales of XRP were unregistered securities offerings.

Once both parties drop their appeals, the court order will take effect, and the money will be released to the SEC. Fagel added that this is a standard process and usually takes about one to two months after the vote.

Ripple’s XRP is showing strong momentum despite its ongoing legal battle. In the past two weeks, it has climbed to the 3rd spot among top cryptocurrencies by market cap. The token surged 29% in the last week and gained over 7.4% in the past 24 hours, now trading around $3.15.

Analysts say XRP is now targeting its previous all-time high. A decisive break above $3.30 could open the door for a major rally, possibly pushing the price closer to record levels.

FAQs

Did Ripple win the SEC lawsuit?

Ripple secured a partial victory in July 2023, as a judge ruled XRP is not a security when sold on public exchanges, though institutional sales were deemed unregistered securities offerings.

Will the SEC appeal the XRP ruling?

The SEC initially appealed parts of the ruling but agreed to settle and withdraw its appeal. The official dismissal is pending internal SEC approval and joint paperwork with Ripple.

What is the overall outcome of the XRP lawsuit?

The outcome includes a $125 million penalty against Ripple (reduced to $50 million actually paid), a ruling differentiating XRP sales, and ongoing procedural steps to formally close the case.

Rizwan Ansari and Sohrab Khawas

Rizwan is an experienced Crypto journalist with almost half a decade of experience covering everything related to the growing crypto industry — from price analysis to blockchain disruption. During this period, he’s authored more than 3,000 news articles for Coinpedia News.

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