XRP News: Ripple No Longer a “Bad Actor”; SEC Grants Key Waiver After Lawsuit Ends

• The SEC has officially waived the “Bad Actor” disqualification for Ripple.
• The move allows Ripple to once again use key exemptions to raise capital privately.
• Experts believe this also strengthens Ripple’s ongoing bid for a US national bank charter.

Ripple has scored another major legal victory against the SEC. Just days after their main lawsuit officially ended, the regulator has now waived the “Bad Actor” disqualification that had been hanging over the company since last year..

Another win for Ripple. The SEC has made an order waiving the Bad Actor disqualification of Ripple that arose from the permanent injunction.

Next best thing given Judge Torres would not dissolve the permanent injunction.

This will help Ripple raise capital. Ripple is no longer… https://t.co/ghSFIaZfxg

— bill morgan (@Belisarius2020) August 8, 2025

Why this matters: This waiver helps Ripple fund its global ambitions. Here’s our report on Ripple’s $500 million expansion into Africa.

What Was the “Bad Actor” Disqualification?

The “Bad Actor” status stemmed from a court injunction in August 2024 that found Ripple had violated securities law by selling unregistered securities …

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