SEC Reaches Controversial Settlement with Ripple Labs

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The SEC settled a long-running enforcement action against Ripple Labs, agreeing to return $75 million of a $125 million fine and keeping $50 million, amid significant criticism from SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw about undermining investor protections.

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[1] SEC Settles Ripple Labs Case, Returning Portion of $125M Fine · May 9, 2025 Tier 1

[2] Ripple Labs Settlement Highlights SEC's Regulatory Challenges · May 9, 2025 Tier 1

[3] Statement by SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw on Ripple Settlement · May 8, 2025 Tier 2

[4] SEC settles case with crypto firm with ties to the White House · May 9, 2025 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “SEC Reaches Controversial Settlement with Ripple Labs.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, May 9, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-05-09--sec-settles-case-with-crypto-firm-with-ties-to-the-white-hou/