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The SEC Just Quietly Surrendered in Its Biggest Crypto Battle

The SEC Just Quietly Surrendered in Its Biggest Crypto Battle
business8/9/2025

After a five-year legal battle, the SEC has dropped its appeal against Ripple. The outcome is a huge blow to the regulator's playbook and a massive win for the crypto industry's legitimacy.

The crypto world’s biggest and most consequential legal war is finally over. Ripple Labs, a fintech giant, has just closed the book on its nearly five-year battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, ending a fight that had become a prox... [3742 chars]