Judge Torres Blocks Ripple-SEC Agreement to Reduce Fine & Lift Injunction AllinCrypto June 27, 2025
Judge Analisa Torres, who has been presiding over the ongoing case between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has denied a joint request by both parties to lift a permanent injunction and reduce Ripple’s $125 million penalty.
Ripple had sought to settle with the SEC for a reduced fine of $50 million, down from the original $125 million imposed by Torres in her initial ruling.
The SEC supported the reduction, citing recent changes in its leadership and a more crypto-friendly stance.
Judge Torres gives Ripple a new headache after denying the settlement
Judge Torres rejected the proposed settlement, emphasizing that the parties offered no substantial justification for overturning an order issued less than a year ago. In her statement, she noted:
“None of this has changed — and the parties hardly pretend that it has. Nevertheless, they now claim that it is in the public interest to cut the Civil Penalty by sixty percent and vacate the permanent injunction entered less than a year ago.”
Torres’s decision means both the fine and injunction remain in place. If Ripple and the SEC wish to challenge the ruling, they must go through the proper appeals process, rather than attempting to reverse previous orders via the lower court.
Despite both parties appearing ready to put the case behind them, Ripple has continued to push for a reduced penalty.
The SEC’s willingness to settle for $50 million surprised many observers, suggesting a possible shift in tone under new leadership at the agency.
XRP token reacts to Torres ruling
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse publicly praised the legal team, including Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, after the SEC signaled it was ready to end the legal dispute. However, Torres’s ruling has now blocked any quick resolution.
As a result, Ripple must reevaluate its legal strategy going forward. Market reaction was swift—XRP fell by -4% in the past 24 hours, as traders expressed concern about the impact of the ruling, particularly in relation to potential XRP ETF approvals in 2025.
RLUSD expansions within the US may also be affected by the delayed resolution of Ripple’s case with the SEC, as the crypto firm aims to integrate the stablecoin into the Hidden Road platform.
Some investors suggested Ripple should accept the original $125 million penalty and move forward to avoid further delays and uncertainty.
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