Ripple nearly shut down after SEC lawsuit

Brad Garlinghouse says Ripple considered shutting down after the SEC sued the company in 2020.
That shows how severe the legal pressure was during one of the most important regulatory battles in crypto.
For $XRP, the story is a reminder that regulation has been central to the asset’s market narrative for years.
The bigger signal is that Ripple survived a major existential threat and continued building through uncertainty.
That resilience could remain important as investors watch the next phase of U.S. crypto regulation.