In the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ripple has achieved another victory. The judge overseeing the case denied the SEC's motion to seal documents related to a 2018 speech by former SEC director William Hinman. The judge ruled that these documents are judicial documents subject to public access. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse hailed this decision as a win for transparency. The outcome has been positively received by XRP holders, leading to an 8% surge in XRP prices. A final verdict is expected by summer, with significant implications for the crypto industry and SEC regulation.
