币界网报道：A U.S. judge has denied Ripple Labs' request to reduce its financial penalties in the ongoing SEC lawsuit over XRP sales. The court ruled that Ripple failed to demonstrate sufficient grounds for lowering the proposed $2 billion penalty, maintaining that the SEC's requested fine is appropriate given the circumstances. This decision comes after Ripple argued the penalty should not exceed $10 million, citing comparable cases. The judge noted Ripple's continued unregistered sales of XRP to institutional investors warranted significant sanctions. Legal experts suggest this ruling could influence the final judgment in the high-profile case that has spanned nearly three years. Ripple maintains its position that XRP is not a security, despite recent unfavorable rulings regarding certain sales practices. The case continues to be closely watched as it may set important precedents for cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S.