Ripple agreed to abandon its cross-appeal in the lawsuit with the SEC, allowing the SEC to lift the XRP sales ban.As part of the settlement, Ripple will pay a $50 million penalty and receive a refund of $75 million.The settlement brings the four-year-long legal battle between Ripple and the SEC closer to a conclusion.Ripple's decision to withdraw the cross-appeal suggests the dispute will end without further litigation.