Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the Fed does not want to be in the business of bailing out any sector, including the cryptocurrency industry, during a July 14 hearing before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. Warsh said financial system reforms should reduce the need for future rescues. However, when asked whether the Fed …
The Federal Reserve publishes the minutes of its June 16–17 meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET, and the release will either validate Bitcoin's week-long recovery or pull out its foundation. Traders bought the rebound on a single macro assumption: a weakening US labor market limits how long the central bank can stay hawkish. The […]
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Congress just blocked the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC, and the companies benefiting most are private stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the Senate 85-5 on June 22 and cleared the House 358-32 the next day, and folded inside that housing package is a four-year ban […]
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All 32 of America's largest banks made it through the Federal Reserve's annual stress test on June 24. This year's scenario was unusually brutal: the Fed asked them to imagine unemployment climbing to 10%, commercial real estate prices falling 39%, home prices dropping 30%, and roughly $708 billion in losses landing across the group all […]
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh held his first press conference after leading his first FOMC meeting, marking a clear shift in communication style from former Chair Jerome Powell. Warsh emphasized the Fed’s commitment to price stability, confirmed he was the only policymaker who did not submit a “dot plot” projection, and avoided giving timelines for …
The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for July 28–29, 2026, with the policy decision due at 2:00 PM ET on July 29, followed by a press conference from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at 2:30 PM ET. Markets will watch for signals on interest rates, inflation, and the outlook for future monetary policy. The current FOMC …
For the better part of two years, Wall Street has treated AI as the most bullish trade on the board, a growth engine that turbocharges earnings, underwrites stretched valuations, and promises a productivity windfall somewhere down the road. However, the Fed has access to the same numbers and seems to be more inclined to treat […]
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At 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for April, and a market that spent years branding Bitcoin as an escape hatch from central banks now hangs on whatever the numbers imply about the Federal Reserve's next move. This is due to a long […]
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Headline PCE inflation rose 3.8% in April from a year earlier, its hottest pace in two years and nearly double the Federal Reserve's 2% goal, while core PCE held at 3.3%, its highest reading since October 2023. The monthly numbers ran cooler, with core easing to 0.2% against the 0.3% economists had expected. Bitcoin saw […]
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The US Treasury market is the foundation of the global financial system. It determines mortgage rates, government borrowing costs, corporate lending, and the price of money across the world. For decades, investors treated it as the safest and most stable market on Earth. But after years of exploding government debt, repeated liquidity scares, and increasingly […]
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For decades, the Fed stabilized the economy with one simple tool: interest rates. Raise them to cool inflation, and cut them to stimulate growth. But after years of massive government borrowing, post-pandemic inflation, and repeated stress inside the Treasury market, that system may no longer work the way Americans expect. Today, the Fed can cut […]
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XRP is gradually redefining how value is assessed in the crypto market, as its utility-focused narrative continues to expand beyond simple market cap comparisons. While some assets are judged primarily on speculative valuation, XRP’s role within the global payments infrastructure introduces a different framework centered on efficiency, liquidity, and real-world usage. How Institutional Payment Flows Could Shape XRP Demand XRP should be viewed less as a traditional cryptocurrency and more as a digital commodity designed to facilitate liquidity across global financial networks. According to CharuSan, market capitalization is a stock metric that fails to capture the true role of XRP as an institutional bridge asset powering global value transfer and liquidity pool. Related Reading: XRP Whales Accused Of Manipulating Liquidity In Major Market Move As adoption expands across banks, foreign exchange (FX) markets, and clearing institutions such as the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Nostro and Vostro accounts, and others, are beginning to use XRP at scale. Thus, the price will be calculated based on the supply within Ripple payments (ODL). Currently, it is being calculated through the available effective liquidity, not just the circulating supply alone. CharuSan explains that transaction velocity alone cannot replace liquidity depth, particularly when multiple institutions are processing larger simultaneous volumes of global transactions. Furthermore, velocity has limits. Even in an optimized system, 1 XRP can realistically circulate a maximum of 10 times per day. XRP is designed for deep liquidity pools and enables high-value unit capacity, which is required to eliminate slippage and neutralize volatility risk for banks during high-value transfers. Trump’s Fintech Order Sparks New Optimism For XRP Adoption A recent fintech-focused executive order from President Donald Trump could represent a significant development for the broader digital asset industry and potentially for XRP’s long-term utility. A crypto analyst known as BankXRP on X stated that by instructing the Federal Reserve (Fed) to evaluate granting crypto firms direct access to US payment infrastructure, the policy introduces a pathway for blockchain companies like Ripple to integrate directly with the traditional financial system. Related Reading: XRP’s Recent Strategic Setup Could Mark The End For Bears – Crypto Analyst Says Thus, this administration could be transformational for Ripple, allowing it to access Fed payment rails to bypass legacy banking intermediaries entirely. For the XRP ecosystem, the result would likely be faster settlement speeds, lower institutional transaction costs, and direct access to Fed master accounts. BankXRP argues that if this review is successful, such a shift could elevate XRP’s role from a largely speculative asset to a regulated financial instrument embedded within global payment networks and a foundational pillar of international commerce. Analyst Skipper has updated that Ripple has reportedly reached a significant milestone by securing a banking license. The report suggests that the move has helped elevate Ripple’s valuation above $120 billion, reaffirming its position as a major financial infrastructure company tied to the XRP ecosystem. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
You never see the most important part of any of your payments. When an app says your money moved, a number changes on your screen, and the transaction looks and feels finished. But underneath those interfaces lies a separate, invisible chain of bank reserves, settlement accounts, and Fed infrastructure that determines when your funds actually […]
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The Federal Reserve's April meeting minutes, released Wednesday, failed to bring the good news Bitcoin traders had been hoping for most of the year. The majority of policymakers said some degree of policy tightening would likely become appropriate if inflation stayed persistently above the central bank's 2% target, the opposite of the rate cuts markets […]
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Wyoming’s special purpose depository institutions — companies built around crypto — could soon have a path to something they’ve long been denied: a Federal Reserve master account. A new executive order signed by US President Donald Trump puts that possibility on the table, along with a broader push to open up the US banking system to crypto and financial technology companies. Related Reading: XRP Will Go ‘Higher, Much Higher,’ Analyst Says, Betting On Explosive Breakout The Fed’s Role Under Scrutiny The order calls on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors to weigh whether uninsured depository institutions and non-bank financial companies that deal in digital assets should get direct access to Reserve Bank payment accounts and services. It also asks the Fed to look at legal barriers to that access and, if current law allows it, to set up clear application procedures. Decisions on completed applications would need to come within 90 days. That directive is one piece of a much larger policy move. Trump signed the order Monday, instructing federal regulators across multiple agencies to update their rules and clear the way for crypto and fintech firms to work alongside traditional financial institutions. The order sets a government-wide goal of cutting unnecessary barriers to entry and encouraging cooperation between technology-driven financial companies and federally regulated banks. LATEST: Trump just signed a new executive order that could change crypto banking in America and could open the US banking system to crypto and fintech companies. The Fed has 120 days to study whether digital asset companies can use the same banking infrastructure as major banks.… pic.twitter.com/IvlE5qoGsw — Bitinning (@bitinning) May 20, 2026 Agencies Given 90 Days To Act The Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp are among the agencies called on to act. Each has been directed to review its current supervisory practices within 90 days, with specific attention to any policies blocking fintech firms from forming partnerships with federally regulated institutions. Regulators are also being asked to look at how to make it easier for fintech companies to apply for bank charters, deposit insurance, and other federal approvals. The order states the review should uphold consumer protection, market integrity, and financial stability — not set those aside in favor of speed. The order defines fintech broadly. It covers companies offering services tied to digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, payment processing, custody, lending, brokerage, and securities market operations. Related Reading: Zcash Soars 88% In 30 Days: Is ZEC The Stealth Winner Of This Crypto Cycle? A Broader Shift In Policy Direction The move stands in contrast to calls from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who has pushed for tighter limits on banking access for crypto companies. Trump’s order runs in the opposite direction. One side note drew attention the same day the order was signed. Trump’s media company, Truth Social, pulled its SEC filings for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, a combined Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, and a crypto blue chip ETF — a move that sat awkwardly alongside the administration’s broader push to bring crypto further into the mainstream financial system. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The US-Iran war continues to linger with the two countries yet to reach a deal, and US President Donald Trump is threatening new strikes against Iran. Amid this, Iran has moved to launch a Bitcoin-backed service as it looks to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S.-Iran War In Focus Amid Trump’s Threat and New Bitcoin Service According to a Reuters report, US President Donald Trump has threatened that a new US attack on Iran could happen in the coming days if both sides fail to reach a deal. This came amid his revelation that he was close to ordering a strike against Iran earlier this week before postponing following pleas from leaders of the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Notably, the US-Iran war is now approaching the three-month mark, with a peace deal yet to be reached. Related Reading: Donald Trump Abandons Meme Coins In Favor Of These Indirect Bitcoin Exposure Vehicles The major contention remains Iran’s nuclear program, which the country has so far refused to give. Meanwhile, Iran had sent a revised proposal earlier in the week, which the US rejected. The proposal focused on a long-term truce in the US-Iran war and the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of this major oil chokepoint continues to impact the markets, with oil holding above $100 per barrel while Bitcoin and the broader crypto market decline. Meanwhile, amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has launched a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for shipping in this oil chokepoint. The service called “Hormuz Safe” aims to provide insurance policies for cargo moving through the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and surrounding waterways, with payments made in Bitcoin. Iran has adopted Bitcoin to evade US financial sanctions, which have heightened amid the US-Iran war. War Sending Inflation To Multi-Year Highs The US-Iran war is also driving US inflation to multi-year highs, which is putting downside pressure on Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. US PPI inflation rose by 6% year-over-year (YoY) in April, its highest increase since December 2022. At the same time, US CPI rose by 3.8% in April, its highest increase since May 2023. Related Reading: Why The $65,000 Region Is Important As Bitcoin Gears Up To Face Massive Resistance At These Levels With inflation rising due to the US-Iran war, the market continues to price in a rate hike over a cut as the Fed’s next likely move. Polymarket data shows a 28% chance of a Fed rate hike this year. Meanwhile, further data from Polymarket shows a 70% chance that the Fed will make zero rate cuts this year amid inflation concerns. A potential rate hike is bearish for Bitcoin, as it could constrain liquidity with higher interest rates. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $77,000, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
A crypto analyst has laid out a bold Bitcoin price forecast for the next three years, predicting an ultimate target above $200,000 by 2028. In the analysis, he outlines several key catalysts expected to drive BTC toward these projected milestones each year. These catalysts include a range of driving forces such as macroeconomic shifts, institutional accumulation, and even an anticipated AI-driven economic boom. Bitcoin Price Forecast For 2026 And 2027 DANNY, a crypto analyst, has shared his Bitcoin price outlook from 2026 to 2028, outlining a bullish roadmap to a price peak above $280,000. However, before that peak materializes, he projects a significantly more bearish near-term picture for Bitcoin in 2026. Contrary to the widespread speculation that Bitcoin may have entered a new bull trend and is on its way to new all-time highs, DANNY predicts that BTC’s price could still crash meaningfully from current levels. He expects Bitcoin to drop down to $52,000, representing a more than 35% decline from its current price above $80,500. This figure would also push BTC well below its post-ATH support floor of $60,000, the lowest level it has traded at since rising above $126,000 in October 2025. Related Reading: Bollinger Bands Creator Has Just Gone All In On Bitcoin, Is $100,000 Next? Notably, DANNY has outlined several macroeconomic catalysts he believes will drive this projected correction. First, he points to the S&P 500 declining toward the 5,800 level, which could weigh on risk sentiment broadly and likely drag crypto markets lower alongside equities. He also believes oil prices will remain elevated, staying above $110 a barrel for at least two quarters before any meaningful retreat. Furthermore, DANNY predicts that the first G7 nation could officially enter a major technical recession during this period, a development that could also fuel risk-off sentiment and widespread selling pressure in the crypto and traditional markets. Lastly, for 2026, the analyst projects that a Federal Reserve Chair transition could trigger the most volatile quarter in the crypto and financial sectors in a decade. Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to step down after serving two four-year terms, with Kevin Warsh succeeding the position, nominated by US President Donald Trump. Moving on to his 2027 forecast, DANNY did not project any specific price target for the year. Instead, he outlined a series of macroeconomic shifts he believes will quietly lay the groundwork for Bitcoin’s potential surge above $280,000. Firstly, he predicts that a Fed pivot, with three rate cuts in 12 months, could happen. Additionally, he expects Bitcoin to reach a true market bottom in Q1 2027 and then double its price by Q4. On the currency front, DANNY projects that the dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency will become a mainstream media talking point in 2027. He also projects that real estate will crash in at least two major US cities. Finally, he said that people who bought BTC during his projected 2026 crash will go completely silent on social media, suggesting quiet accumulation. Bitcoin’s Bullish Roadmap Above $280,000 In 2028 According to DANNY, 2028 is set to become Bitcoin’s most historic year yet. He projects an explosive price surge above $280,000, representing an increase of more than 120% from BTC’s current ATH above $126,000. By this year, the analyst expects a few key things to happen. He predicts that the S&P 500 will begin rallying explosively, reaching a high of 9,500. Related Reading: If The Bitcoin Price Crosses $400,000, Will The Solana Price Reach $1,500? The analyst also projects that the Fed balance sheet could hit $12 trillion, suggesting a return to large-scale quantitative easing and a fresh flood of liquidity into the market. At the same time, he anticipates a major AI boom that may begin to show up in actual GDP numbers. Finally, he predicts that the investors who bought BTC in 2026 and went silent in 2027 will become the new 2017 Bitcoin legends. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin headed into the Federal Reserve's rate decision this week after failing to cleanly reclaim $80,000, with the institutional bid that fueled its April recovery now visibly softening. Spot ETF flows have been volatile, the price is sitting below the on-chain levels that define whether recent buyers are profitable, and Jerome Powell's press conference was […]
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In an environment where tighter monetary policy typically pressures risk assets, Ethereum has attracted over $1 billion in buying interest despite a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, which typically tightens liquidity and weighs on markets. That kind of inflow suggests that investors aren’t just reacting to short-term narratives, but are positioning around longer-term conviction in the network. Why Ethereum Is Holding Strong Against A Hawkish Federal Reserve Ethereum is showing a notable mix of short-term weakness and underlying demand, despite the hawkish Fed macro backdrop that is in place. Crypto analyst Darkfost has highlighted on X that ETH recently rebounded above $2,450 before facing a roughly 10% correction despite the price still trading within a broader range. Related Reading: Ethereum Traders Shift: Spot Market Weakness Drives Rise In Derivatives Trading The move back below the $2,300 level could have signaled weakness, but instead it appears to have triggered aggressive buying interest. Within 1 hour, the taker buy volume on Binance surged above $1 billion. A similar reaction was also seen on OKX, where nearly $20 million in buying flows were recorded over the same period. That kind of move suggests that these price levels are where some investors aggressively stepped in on the long side, waiting to take advantage of the pullback. This buying move came even as the Federal Reserve had announced that it would keep interest rates unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range. Also, the institution indicated that short-term inflation could move higher, notably due to the rise in energy prices. Darkfost noted that despite this relatively Hawkish tone, some market participants still appear willing to bet on a more constructive short-term outlook for ETH. Why The Next Decade Could Be Transformational For Ethereum The disconnection between expectation and reality is where most investors go wrong with Ethereum. According to Shibatarzan, many enter the market expecting a quick upside in a few weeks, and when that doesn’t happen, they feel disappointed. In reality, investing in ETH should be based on where it can stand over the next 10 to 20 years. Related Reading: Ethereum Net Taker Volume Rises To Most Positive Level Since 2023 – Bullish Reversal Soon? Shibatarzan stated that in the meantime, the journey won’t be smooth, it will have drawdowns. In fact, those periods of weakness often present the best opportunities to accumulate. Also, there’s a shift happening in how investors engage with ETH. Instead of simply holding, many investors are finding ways to make their assets productive, through platforms like Strato_net, turning idle capital into yield while waiting for the broader thesis to play out. In Strato_net, investors are not just investing in an asset, but investing in the future of an ecosystem. Over the last 5 years, ETH has been developing at an incredible pace, with Shibatarzan predicting that the next 10 to 20 years of ETH will bring larger progress, drawing a parallel to the early internet days. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
When Gary Gensler left the US Securities and Exchange Commission in January 2025, Bitcoin was trending higher, and many expected a more favorable regulatory backdrop to drive further upside. Instead, BTC has fallen sharply to a zone that complicates a once-popular narrative that regulation, or Gensler specifically, was the primary force holding the market back. Bitcoin’s Price May Be Saying More About Markets Than Regulators The market reaction to regulatory change hasn’t played out the way many expected. Analyst Benjamin Cowen has mentioned on X that when Gary Gensler stepped down from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2025, Bitcoin was trading around $109,000. Today, it sits closer to $75,000. Related Reading: Crypto Markets Rattle As Bitcoin Sinks Under $77K Following Oil Spike Cowen argues that one major reason the crypto markets have suffered is that market participants started to lose faith in the industry itself. After Gensler left, it essentially just opened the floodgates to the grift age of crypto. During the period, the influencers and politicians were launching memecoins and rug-pulling their followers every day, without fear of any repercussions. This led to a massive misallocation of capital, with liquidity flowing into speculative assets instead of strengthening the broader ecosystem. While people celebrated Gensler’s exit, it marked a turning point in the industry, with BTC only marginally going higher before entering a bear market. According to Cowen, now that some people are celebrating Jerome Powell’s removal as chair of the Federal Reserve, it is a sign that history could repeat itself. They celebrated it in the short term, which will mark a turning point in credibility for the Fed in a few years. If the Fed becomes another cabinet within the executive branch, it may lead to a lack of trust in the institution. In a few years, participants will realize that markets were better off with Powell than without him. Liquidity Sweeps Into FOMC Are Becoming A Familiar Setup Bitcoin has shown a consistent pattern around Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings, and it’s not bullish in the short term. A crypto trader known as Max Trades highlighted that following the last seven FOMC meetings, BTC dropped sharply after each decision. Related Reading: Bitcoin Setup Suggests Liquidity Hunt Before Next Directional Move What makes the current setup notable is how closely it mirrors the conditions seen before the March meeting. Back then, price rallied into the event, repeatedly sweeping local highs while building a large pool of liquidity below. That structure marked the local top, followed by a 13% correction that erased most of the prior move. Heading into the current interest rate decision, these factors are in place, with BTC price trading just below a major higher-timeframe resistance level, adding another layer of confluence to the downside scenario. However, if this same scenario plays out similarly, the BTC price could point to the formation of another local top around this event. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin's rebound is running straight into one of the few events it can't price in advance. After climbing back toward $80,000 on the back of renewed institutional buying and a nine-day ETF inflow streak, BTC pulled back to around $76,500 on Tuesday before recovering early Wednesday to around $77,800 as the Federal Reserve began its […]
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Bitcoin is heading into a rare macro window where the first reaction may age fast. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to conclude its April meeting on April 29, with the FOMC decision and press conference landing that afternoon. The next morning, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis is scheduled to release the first quarter GDP and […]
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Just as investors were trying to steady the 2026 rate outlook, the oil market handed the Federal Reserve a fresh inflation problem. The Fed meets on April 28 and 29. On April 30, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is scheduled to publish the advance estimate for first quarter GDP alongside March personal income […]
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The world's central banks stopped arguing about whether stablecoins are risky long ago. Their main concern now is about who will control them and how. On April 20, BIS General Manager Pablo Hernandez de Cos called for global cooperation on stablecoins, describing it as “critically important.” The Bank for International Settlements, often called the central bankers' […]
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Bitcoin is heading into one of the year's largest options expirations at the worst possible moment. CoinGlass data shows roughly $8.07 billion in notional open interest for Deribit's options expiring on April 24, split between 56,300 calls and 49,540 puts. While the ratio itself leans bullish, it's sitting against one of the most uncertain macro […]
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Kevin Warsh is set to become the first Federal Reserve chair with disclosed crypto holdings, and the first whose policy instincts could still squeeze the sector harder than his predecessors. Most Americans don't follow Fed personnel drama closely, but they feel its aftershocks every month through mortgage rates, savings yields, and the temperature of equity […]
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's call for the Fed to hold off on rate cuts reflects a problem that reaches far beyond Washington: war-driven inflation is keeping the door to cheaper money shut. Reuters reported that Bessent urged caution because the Iran conflict is lifting fuel costs and complicating the inflation outlook. The Fed's own March […]
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A subtle shift in US payment infrastructure could be opening an unexpected door for XRP. The latest proposal from the Federal Reserve to expand FedNow capabilities is sparking new conversations across the digital asset space, and XRP may be quietly entering the spotlight. Ripple’s Vision Aligns With Evolving Payment Infrastructure A transformative shift is unfolding in the US payment infrastructure, one that could impact Ripple and the role of XRP. Analyst XFinanceBull has revealed on X that the Federal Reserve has proposed expanding FedNow to allow banks and credit unions to use intermediaries for fund transfers. Related Reading: XRP Might Be The Most Recognizable Names In RWA, But Is It The Leader? Here Are The Numbers This move goes beyond the current limitation of direct transfers strictly between two US banks. Furthermore, the proposal could open the door for intermediaries to help bridge and facilitate the international side of the payment. XFinanceBull highlighted that Ripple National Trust Bank has already been conditionally approved by the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This charter would allow Ripple to custody digital assets, offer lending services, and gain direct access to the Federal Reserve System, such as FedNow for instant payments. The next step is the Fed Master Account application, which would directly connect a chartered bank to the Federal Reserve’s payment systems. Ripple is still waiting on this approval, and this is not speculation. Furthermore, research published in a peer-reviewed journal by the Financial Planning Association has explored how Ripple and XRP are building the bridge for cross-border transactions. It specifically noted that possible integration points include systems like FedNow access and participation in the discount window for liquidity support. By connecting the dots, the Fed is expanding FedNow to support cross-border payments through intermediaries, and Ripple already has a conditionally approved national bank charter. The Fed Master Account is the final piece that would connect Ripple directly to the Fed’s instant payment infrastructure. Meanwhile, over 300 financial institutions have been reported to be using it, adopting, or exploring XRP. At the same time, Ripple’s involvement with global institutions such as the IMF and the Bank for International Settlements underscores its focus on interoperability within the existing digital money. XFinanceBull concluded that this is not about replacing the system, but about becoming part of it. The Fed has just opened the door, and Ripple may already be holding the conditional key, waiting for final approval to step fully into the system. How XRP Enables Instant Currency Conversion XRP is rapidly redefining how value moves across the global financial system. An Ambassador known as Ledger Man has stated that XRP functions as a powerful bridge currency, capable of converting local currencies such as the Iraqi Dinar, Vietnamese Dong, and Venezuelan Bolivar into US dollars with speed, efficiency, and full transparency. Related Reading: Ripple Introduces New System To Merge Corporate Finance And Digital Assets With the system already going live through partnerships with firms like Temenos, this could be the future of digital banking and cross-border payments. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Washington is in a generous mood with its banks. In March, federal regulators unveiled a sweeping overhaul of capital requirements (the financial cushions that banks must hold to absorb losses in hard times), and the headlines wrote themselves: deregulation, relief, billions freed up for lending and buybacks. The proposal would cut the required capital for […]
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