The legal saga between Ripple Labs and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a pivotal juncture, as the SEC has submitted its final response in the ongoing litigation.

In its latest filing, the SEC rebuts Ripple's assertions regarding the necessity of injunctions to forestall potential future violations. Ripple had contended that its actions were not reckless and that there should be no pervasive ambiguity surrounding the legal status of XRP. However, the SEC challenges these claims, reiterating the court's rejection of Ripple's "fair notice" defense.

Despite Ripple's insistence that it has not breached any regulations since the inception of the XRP lawsuit in 2020, the SEC remains steadfast in its assessment of Ripple's future conduct. The SEC posits that, irrespective of Ripple's compliance post-lawsuit, the potential for future violations persists.

Furthermore, the SEC refutes Ripple's portrayal of its cooperation with regulatory authorities since the initial XRP coin offering in 2013. While Ripple has sought to downplay its liability and underscore its collaboration with the SEC, the SEC contends that such assertions do not absolve Ripple of the need for injunctions.

The SEC contends that Ripple's assertions regarding changes in its behavior, such as restructuring future XRP sales and adhering to legal guidance, are misleading. According to the SEC, Ripple misinterprets the court's order and fails to grasp its implications for regulatory compliance.

Moreover, the SEC dismisses Ripple's defenses regarding sales conducted outside the U.S. and to accredited investors, as well as claims of contract modifications for on-demand liquidity sales. These defenses were allegedly abandoned during summary judgment, rendering them invalid in the current context.

In light of these arguments, the SEC maintains that injunctions are indispensable to prevent potential future violations by Ripple.

In response to the SEC's filing, Ripple's chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, criticized the SEC's approach, suggesting that its reputation is deteriorating. Alderoty expressed optimism about resolving the XRP lawsuit and underscored Ripple's commitment to navigating the legal landscape.

Meanwhile, Ripple is poised to introduce its XRPL enterprise solutions to the Japanese market through a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based consulting firm HashKey DX, signaling its continued efforts to expand its presence amid the ongoing legal proceedings.