<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC continues despite rumors of appeal being dropped.Confusion arose when Ripple's legal chief claimed victory, but a former SEC lawyer clarified that the appeal is still active.Ripple is at the center of a legal and regulatory debate with implications for the U.S. crypto industry.Speculation grew after Ripple's Stuart Alderoty suggested the SEC had dropped its appeal and broader enforcement actions.Alderoty highlighted the importance of clear laws and regulations for the crypto industry to thrive.Former SEC lawyer James Farrell debunked rumors of Ripple's legal victory, stating that the appeal is still active but temporarily stayed.The legal case is not yet resolved, with proceedings paused but the outcome pending in the U.S. legal system.Ripple's legal team continues to engage in policy discussions to shape a regulatory framework supporting innovation and consumer protection.There is optimism for future crypto regulation in the U.S. as stakeholders push for definitive guidelines from Congress.The hope is to end the era of regulation by enforcement and provide clarity for the industry.