$XRP Surges Past $3 as #Ripple Case Nears Potential #SEC Dismissal
$XRP climbed above $3 for the first time in over a week as speculation grows around a possible SEC case dismissal.
The token gained 4.5% in 24 hours amid rising investor confidence about regulatory clarity.
Lawyer Bill Morgan predicts the SEC may vote to dismiss its appeal before the Aug. 15 deadline for a joint court report.
Both #Ripple and the #SEC previously signed a conditional settlement agreement, though conditions weren't met at the time.
The nearly five-year legal battle began in December 2020 when the SEC alleged Ripple raised $1.3 billion through unregistered securities sales.
Judge Analisa Torres ruled in July 2023 that
$XRP wasn't a security in retail sales but constituted one for institutional investors.
The court imposed a $125 million fine on #Ripple in August 2024, with funds already distributed between the SEC and Ripple.
A joint report due Aug. 15 could lead to appeal dismissal and case conclusion, pending court approval.
If approved, the case will reopen in district court for final authorization.

