Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, announced that following the mutual withdrawal of appeals in the longstanding legal dispute with the SEC, Ripple 
$1 is refocusing on its business pursuits. The legal clash, involving Ripple, CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and co-founder Chris Larsen, saw the parties collectively rescind their appeals. This development led XRP to experience a significant price surge on Binance, reaching $3.38, the highest since July 23rd. The community had anticipated the SEC’s appeal withdrawal prior to its mid-August status report to the Second Circuit Court.
Legal Closure Between SEC and Ripple
The legal proceedings officially concluded with both parties retracting their appeals. Ripple had previously abandoned its counter-appeal at the end of June. This decision followed Judge Analisa Torres’ rejection of a motion to amend the final ruling to align with settlement terms reached in March. Ripple agreed to a $125 million fine and committed to adhering to a regulatory order banning institutional XRP sales in the U.S.
The key parties in the case were the SEC, Ripple, and executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen. Geographically, the proceedings took place under U.S. jurisdiction, notably within the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The process accelerated as the status report date approached, gaining clarity once the appeals were jointly dismissed.
XRP’s Movement and Attention on BlackRock
XRP experienced a remarkable recovery, surging over 24% from a local low of $2.72 on August 3rd, capturing short-term momentum. This upswing was fueled by strong demand from South Korean investors focusing on altcoins. However, it’s widely acknowledged that price increases driven by news can quickly dissipate, leaving market behavior to determine if this instance will be different.
On the institutional front, eyes are turning towards the possibility of a spot XRP ETF. Market analyst Nate Geraci expressed belief that BlackRock awaited the SEC’s appeal withdrawal before submitting its application, expecting imminent action. Eric Balchunas, a leading ETF expert at Bloomberg, contends this view. While the anticipation for the world’s largest asset management firm to make a move on an ETF is palpable, the scenario is not singularly reliant on one institutional action.
