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The long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. SEC may finally be nearing its end. A joint motion filed on April 10 suggests a potential settlement, offering regulatory clarity for XRP and the broader crypto industry.
- Judge Analisa Torres' July 2023 ruling partially favored Ripple, distinguishing between public exchange sales (non-securities) and institutional sales (securities).
- Ripple's $1.25B acquisition of Hidden Road in March 2025 signals its ambition to become a global multi-asset prime broker beyond blockchain payments.
- The case's resolution could influence ongoing crypto legal disputes and potentially replace the outdated Howey Test for classifying digital assets.
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