SEC confirms end of XRP lawsuit
After five years, the long-running Ripple v. the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally been laid to rest. According to Commissioner Hester Pierce, the SEC can now redirect its efforts toward creating a clear regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto industry. Pierce’s attitude was echoed by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, who added in a social media post that the agency would also focus on fostering innovation while protecting investors. Commissioner Peirce is right. With this chapter closed, we now have an opportunity to shift our energy from the courtroom to the policy drafting table. Our focus should be on building a clear regulatory framework that fosters innovation while protecting investors. #ProjectCrypto — Paul Atkins (@SECPaulSAtkins) August 11, 2025 The broader market, however, appears most interested in potential new spot XRP ETFs, with Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg even suggesting that they could outperform Ethereum (ETH...