Ripple and the SEC have reached an agreement where Ripple will pay $50 million out of the initial $125 million penalty proposed, with the remaining $75 million to be returned to the company. Both sides have agreed to drop their appeals if the court removes the longstanding injunction against Ripple.

This settlement brings an end to a prolonged legal dispute in the cryptocurrency industry, closely monitored since it was initiated during Gary Gensler's leadership at the SEC. Despite facing legal challenges, Ripple has maintained its financial stability, setting the stage for potential growth acceleration.

The resolution comes during a time of shifting regulatory landscapes under the current administration. With the recent acquisition of Hidden Road for $1.2 billion and discussions on a possible $5 billion acquisition with Circle, Ripple is poised to advance its acquisition strategy in the US and globally.

The legal outcome may impact XRP's regulatory classification, potentially positioning it as a commodity rather than a security. This clarification could open doors for the approval of an XRP ETF, with prediction markets placing the chances of approval by the end of July at 39%.

While XRP's price registered a nearly 10% increase following the news, analysts suggest that most of this information had already been factored into the market in anticipation of the settlement terms. Ripple's relations with US regulators seem to be improving, with indications that the company's lobbying efforts have played a role in this positive shift.