XRPL has released version 3.3.0, which takes another step toward becoming infrastructure for institutional tokenization. It introduces several proposed amendments focused on privacy, payments, and managing real-world assets (RWAs). Confidential Transfers Perhaps the most significant new feature is called Confidential Transfer. It’s designed to allow institutions to hide balances and transaction amounts for Multi-Purpose Tokens […]
Ripple and the wider XRP ecosystem saw several noteworthy developments over the past few days. These included, but are not limited to, a new institutional platform for the RLUSD stablecoin, an investment in payments infrastructure, fresh Binance incentives, rising AI-agent activity, as well as continued demand for spot XRP ETFs. The following breaks down the […]
An XRPL validator has said that he will not vote for another reduction in its account reserves, sparking a community debate over whether lower costs would help adoption or weaken network protections. The dispute has split community members between those who see lower reserves as necessary for easier onboarding and those who argue that it […]
Even in times when XRP and the company behind it were not in good shape in their home country, Japan has long stood out as a major ally. However, the most recent regulatory and institutional developments suggest that the country could play an even bigger role in their future. Over the past several months, Japan […]
Over three weeks ago, the Ripple team launched a new software update for the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Although the infrastructure upgrade (v3.2.0) has been running for close to a month now, not all of the network’s validator nodes have adopted it. In fact, more than half of the nodes are still running on the old […]
Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin has emerged as one of the crypto market’s biggest trending topics after the project drew attention with the announcement of a consortium-backed stablecoin initiative involving more than 140 companies. Developed by Open Standard, the stablecoin is expected to go live later this year. Open USD Frenzy According to the latest findings […]
By extending its collaboration with long-term local partner SBI Group, Ripple has received approval from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) to launch its stablecoin available in the country. The company’s Senior Vice President of Stablecoins praised the Japanese regulatory environment and called it a leader in cryptocurrency adoption. RLUSD in Japan The green light […]
Ripple’s cross-border token continues to make headlines today, as its price has been on a consistent uptrend that lasted hours and peaked at almost $1.30 minutes ago. The latest more bullish development came earlier today when a major crypto exchange listed the company’s stablecoin, which also includes a pair against XRP. XRP’s Bullish Move CryptoPotato […]
XRP has “staged an impressive comeback,” reported onchain analytics firm Santiment on Monday. The token surged more than 13% in just 24 hours and reclaimed the $1.28 level for the first time in two weeks, it added. Traders have reacted positively to reports that the US-Iran conflict has reached a resolution, “removing a major source of […]
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon over his recent remarks attacking the CLARITY ACT. He reminded that Dimon has consistently dismissed the crypto industry for years while misrepresenting the purpose of the legislation. Clash Over Crypto Regulation Speaking during an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, Garlinghouse responded directly […]