Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Aldeloty explained why the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its legal appeal against the company in March 2025.
Aldeloty shared his insights through Ripple’s Crypto in X’s one-minute series.
In the video, Aldeoty outlined the meaning of legal victory. For several years, Ripple was in a legal battle with the SEC over whether its associated cryptocurrency (XRP) should be classified as security.
The results were closely monitored by most crypto market players as they viewed the outcome as the basis for how the US regulates the digital asset industry. Initially, the SEC claimed that Ripple sold XRP as unregistered security.
However, a string of legal victories changed the case courtesy of Ripple. The case ended earlier this year when the SEC decided to waive the appeal.
Aldeoty added that the regulator’s decision to step back from appeal is a sign of a positive change in the way the US approaches cryptocurrency. Ripple Clo further said the lawsuit clearly states much of what the market needs to know about XRP.
That clarity would have made it counterproductive for the SEC to continue appealing. The decision also suggests that regulators are beginning to recognize the need for smarter, customized regulations on digital assets that protect consumers without throttling industry innovation.
Four key principles of balanced code destruction
In a short video message, Aldeoty also highlighted four key principles that he believes could guide future policies regarding cryptographic regulation. According to him, these principles are to support innovation, protect the market, stop bad actors, and provide protection for consumers.
These principles suggest a more balanced regulatory future that drives growth in the crypto industry and does not rely on outdated financial models. Meanwhile, many in the Crypto community see the SEC’s decision as a sign of a major victory over Ripple and an optimism towards the broader blockchain ecosystem.
Experts believe the SEC’s decision not to pursue further legal action will enable US policymakers to support cryptocurrency and blockchain technology with clear and thoughtful rules.
Recently there have been rumors about Ripple’s achievements on the X social media platform. According to a report earlier today on U.Today, there is no truth to the rumor that Ripple intends to provide $20 billion for the purchase of the USDC Stablecoin publisher circle.
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