Ripple settles with the SEC, agreeing to a $125 million fine
Ripple Labs has reached a settlement with the SEC, agreeing to pay a penalty of $125 million for selling its XRP token without proper registration. This resolution concludes a legal conflict in which the SEC previously sought penalties amounting to over $2 billion. The settlement is considered a triumph for Ripple, as allegations of fraud were dropped, resulting in a diminished penalty. The SEC initiated a legal action in 2020,