Ripple
XRP Ledger Gains As Lending Protocol Awaits Validator Approval
The XRP Ledger ecosystem emerged as one of the market’s rare bright spots on July 17, gaining ground even as Bitcoin fell below $64,000 and the broader cryptocurrency market capitalization declined 1.6% to $2.27 trillion. The outperformance signals growing institutional confidence in the XRPL’s infrastructure buildout, particularly as a novel lending protocol inches closer to...
Evernorth Japan Entry Signals Institutional Adoption as XRP Consolidates
Evernorth’s entry into Japan signals institutional crypto adoption momentum, though geopolitical tensions and macro headwinds continue to weigh on XRP price action. The Ripple-backed treasury firm’s expansion comes alongside Grayscale’s formal classification of XRP as a “global payments” asset, underscoring growing institutional recognition of the token’s real-world utility in cross-border settlement—even as broader market risk-off...
XRP Ledger Activity Hits 2026 Low as Price Slumps Below $1.15
XRP Ledger active addresses collapsed to 25,350 on July 11, 2026—a rare 2026 low that signals deepening retail disengagement even as institutional infrastructure improvements accelerate across the Ripple ecosystem. The decline comes as XRP price slid 3% to trade near $1.13, leaving the token down 70% from recent highs and struggling to maintain support above...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin’s rally pushed the broader crypto market past $2.28 trillion in total value as institutional ETF inflows resumed, while regulatory wins for Circle and Ripple signaled continued mainstream adoption pressure. Meanwhile, Robinhood’s expansion into AI-powered crypto trading for its 27.5 million users demonstrated how retail platforms are embedding digital assets deeper into everyday investing, even...
Ripple Lands European License, Kansas Sponsorship Amid Stalled XRPL Lending
Ripple Secured European Regulatory License and Inked Major U.S. College Sports Deal This Weekend Ripple has achieved full authorization as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), marking a significant regulatory milestone that enables the company to offer regulated payment services across the entire European Economic Area....
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin extended gains today as semiconductor stocks rallied and the Japanese yen strengthened, while regulatory momentum in the United States accelerated with the SEC unveiling a comprehensive crypto proposal ahead of a July 2026 release deadline. Meanwhile, law enforcement struck a decisive blow against organized cryptocurrency fraud, with INTERPOL announcing the arrest of 5,811 suspects...
SWIFT Taps Ripple Banks for Blockchain Pilot as XRP Faces Institutional Skepticism
SWIFT and Ripple-linked banks launched a blockchain payments pilot on July 9, marking a significant convergence between traditional banking infrastructure and distributed ledger technology. The move signals institutional appetite for blockchain-based cross-border settlement, though market reaction has been decidedly mixed, with XRP itself posting modest gains while institutional investors continued reducing exposure. The SWIFT Blockchain...
RLUSD Surpasses Ethereum on XRP Ledger as Ripple Enters Beta Testing
RLUSD Stablecoin Surpasses Ethereum on XRP Ledger as Ripple Enters Beta Testing Phase Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has crossed a significant threshold, with issuance on the XRP Ledger now exceeding that on Ethereum for the first time, reaching $848 million compared to Ethereum’s $727 million as of early July 2026. The milestone arrives as Ripple prepares...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin maintained its grip on the $63,000-$64,000 range as institutional ETF inflows resumed, while regulatory headwinds mounted with the Crypto Clarity Act facing collapsing odds and Ripple simultaneously scoring a major win with full MiCA compliance in the European Union. Tether’s launch of native USDT on Bitcoin via the RGB protocol marked another significant infrastructure...
Ripple Secures Full MiCA License, Expands EU Operations
Ripple Labs secured a full Crypto Asset Service Provider license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator on July 6, 2026, marking the fintech giant’s transition from preliminary status to complete regulatory authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The milestone grants the company a regulatory passport to operate across all 30 European Economic Area nations without...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin staged a modest recovery above $61,800 following a weak U.S. jobs report that reignited Federal Reserve rate-cut speculation, while the crypto policy landscape remained turbulent as CLARITY Act passage odds collapsed to 48% amid Senate negotiations breaking down. In a significant regulatory shift, Ripple secured full MiCA approval in Europe as competitors exited the...
Ripple Wins Full MiCA Approval as Europe’s Crypto Competitors Exit
Ripple has received full authorization as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) under Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), achieving complete regulatory compliance across the 30-country European Economic Area. The approval, announced July 6, positions Ripple as one of a small number of digital asset firms...