Ripple's legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may soon conclude, as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the company is withdrawing its cross-appeal against the SEC. A closed-door meeting on July 3, 2025, detailed in the SEC's Sunshine Act Notice, could see the SEC formally dropping its appeal, potentially ending the prolonged litigation. Former SEC attorney Marc Fagel highlighted that Judge Torres has already issued her final judgment, and a decision by the SEC to drop its appeal would finalize the case. This development could mark the end of one of the crypto sector's longest-running legal disputes, paving the way for Ripple to progress without legal obstacles and boosting optimism within the XRP community.