A widely followed software engineer, Vincent Van Code, has offered a compelling take on what could be the closing chapter of the Ripple vs. SEC legal saga. According to Van Code, Ripple is now likely to dismiss its appeal following two failed attempts to dissolve a court-imposed injunction, signaling the potential end of one of crypto’s longest-running regulatory battles.
Judge Torres Denies Motion to Dissolve Injunction
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres, in May, rejected a joint request by Ripple and the SEC to revise the remedies portion of the case. The parties had proposed reducing Ripple’s penalty from $125 million to $50 million and lifting the permanent injunction on future institutional XRP sales.
Both parties filed a revised version of the motion on June 12, two weeks later, Judge Torres denied the refiled motion, reinforcing that her prior ruling, which found Ripple’s institutional sales of XRP to be unregistered securities offerings, remains fully intact.
This denial was a pivotal moment. It marked Ripple’s second failed attempt to dissolve the injunction, underscoring the court’s reluctance to modify its original decision without a formal legal basis. With limited options left, many, including Van Code, believe Ripple will now abandon the appeal altogether.
Chief Legal Officer of Ripple just told us that the court case doesn't change anything. But they will likely dismiss the appeal now that they tried twice to dissolve injunction.
Just pay it, get SEC to sign a bunch of XRP sale exemptions and move on. It's time. Leaving it… https://t.co/MHTK80gVag
— Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) June 27, 2025
Van Code: “Just Pay It and Move On”
In his commentary shared on X, Vincent Van Code urged Ripple to stop prolonging the battle. “Just pay it, get SEC to sign a bunch of XRP sale exemptions and move on,” he wrote. He added that lingering too long could allow competitors to catch Ripple off guard. Van Code’s message was as much a legal analysis as it was a business warning: the time for resolution is now.
The idea is not to concede defeat but to strategically secure regulatory clarity. A swift conclusion, accompanied by formal exemptions from the SEC for future XRP sales, would allow Ripple to operate without fear of regulatory reversals. It would also send a strong signal to investors, partners, and developers that Ripple is fully back in business.
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Ripple’s Legal Position and Future Strategy
Despite the setbacks, Ripple’s legal team remains publicly optimistic. Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty reportedly assured the community that the case “doesn’t change anything” in terms of the company’s business operations. This confidence likely stems from the 2023 Torres ruling, which clearly stated that XRP is not a security when sold on exchanges or in retail transactions, an outcome that still stands.
What remains is a narrowed battle over past institutional sales. With much of the legal uncertainty behind it, Ripple appears increasingly focused on expansion. The company has launched its RLUSD stablecoin, integrated with Wormhole for cross-chain functionality, and is preparing to roll out the XRPL EVM sidechain, moves that signal a clear pivot toward building.
The Endgame Is Near
As Vincent Van Code rightly points out, Ripple is at a turning point. Dismissing the appeal and finalizing a penalty may seem like a tactical retreat, but in reality, it could be the final step toward full regulatory certainty. The broader crypto landscape is rapidly evolving, and Ripple can’t afford to be stuck in litigation limbo.
What comes next could be Ripple’s most powerful move yet—not in the courtroom, but in the market.
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