Catenaa, Wednesday, August 13, 2025-The US Securities and Exchange Commission is focusing on creating clearer regulations for the crypto industry after dismissing its long-running lawsuit against Ripple Labs.
The SEC formally dropped the case on August 7, which had accused Ripple’s executives of raising over $1.3 billion through an unregistered securities offering. This move marks a shift from enforcement-driven regulation to policy-driven clarity.
Commissioner Hester Peirce described the case dismissal as a positive step, noting that the agency can now focus on drafting explicit crypto rules.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supported this direction, emphasizing the importance of building a framework that balances investor protection with innovation.
The decision follows similar actions by the SEC to drop enforcement cases against other major crypto firms, including Binance, Kraken, and Coinbase.
This signals a broader change in approach under the current SEC leadership, moving away from aggressive legal actions toward collaboration with the industry.
The SEC’s renewed focus on clear policies could help reduce regulatory uncertainty that has long challenged crypto businesses and investors.
Clear guidelines are expected to provide a more predictable environment for innovation while safeguarding market participants.
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse echoed the regulator’s shift by sharing Peirce’s comments on social media, highlighting optimism within the crypto community for more transparent rules.
