The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached agreements to settle cases involving both Ripple and Nova Labs, the creators of Helium. In a notable development, the SEC has dropped its lawsuit against Nova Labs, which alleged the sale of unregistered securities related to Helium Hotspots and tokens, including HNT, IOT, and MOBILE. Although Nova Labs will pay $200,000 to settle fraud charges, the decision clarifies that these tokens are not considered securities. Separately, Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed an agreement with SEC staff to dismiss the ongoing case against Ripple. The settlement includes a refund of most of the $125 million fine, along with interest, and Ripple may also settle an additional $50 million fine in XRP. These developments are seen as positive for the cryptocurrency market, particularly for XRP.