币界网报道：Ripple's ongoing legal battle with the U.S. SEC took another turn as a judge rejected the regulator's motion to settle the case. The SEC had sought to resolve the dispute without addressing whether Ripple's XRP sales constituted unregistered securities offerings. Judge Analisa Torres denied the motion, emphasizing the need for clarity on this key issue. The decision prolongs the high-profile case, which began in December 2020 when the SEC sued Ripple for allegedly raising $1.3 billion through unregistered securities sales. Ripple maintains that XRP is a currency, not a security, and has scored partial victories in court, including a July 2023 ruling that programmatic XRP sales didn't violate securities laws. The case's outcome could significantly impact how cryptocurrencies are regulated in the U.S. Legal experts suggest the rejection signals the court's intent to establish clearer guidelines for crypto asset classification. Both parties must now prepare for further proceedings, with no immediate resolution in sight.