Ripple Scores Partial Victory Against SEC, XRP Surges

Judge Torres imposes $125 million penalty on Ripple, but SEC appeal looms, leaving regulatory clarity unresolved.

Ripple ordered to pay $125 million in penalties, significantly less than the SEC's $2 billion request.
XRP token's value increases by over 20% following the court decision.
Judge's ruling differentiates between institutional and secondary sales of XRP.
SEC expected to appeal, potentially extending legal proceedings into 2025 or beyond.
Market reacts positively, but long-term regulatory clarity remains uncertain.