Asheesh Birla has spent 13 years in blockchain. He has watched XRP go from a niche asset discussed in specialist forums to a live ticker on CNBC. He has seen institutional adoption go from a theoretical future to a present-tense reality. And yet he is sitting in the middle of what he describes, with genuine …
GraniteShares is targeting May 7 for the Nasdaq launch of its 3x Long and 3x Short XRP ETFs after five delays since April. If approved, US retail investors would gain regulated access to leveraged XRP trading through standard brokerage accounts. The filing also includes leveraged products tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The launch is …
XRP became the first altcoin to gain institutional-grade settlement infrastructure after Coinbase officially launched Trade at Settlement (TAS) for XRP futures on May 1. The feature allows institutions to execute large block trades at the official 4 PM settlement price instead of volatile intraday levels, improving execution efficiency. Coinbase also introduced a market maker program …
The tokenization narrative is picking up serious momentum, and now industry insiders are starting to say the quiet part out loud. At a recent interview at the XRP Las Vegas event in May 2026, Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla shared a bold take: tokenization isn’t just a trend, it’s about to become the default. He compared …
Brad Garlinghouse took the stage at XRP Las Vegas for the fourth year running and did not waste time on pleasantries. Over roughly 22 minutes he covered Ripple’s commitment to XRP, the Clarity Act’s shrinking window, the OCC trust charter, a Fed master account ambition, Ripple’s IPO timeline, and a pointed dig at a competitor …
The XRP price today is up marginally by 0.59% to $1.38 in the past 24 hours. The current price action is largely influenced by the overall crypto market direction rather than its own fundamentals. The token has been consolidating within a narrow range, and at the same time, the leverage has been flushed out. This …
XRP ETF News dominated April as institutional capital surged into XRP-linked products following regulatory clarity and expanding utility. The convergence of ETF inflows, banking participation, and Ripple’s ecosystem growth positioned XRP at the center of evolving digital asset infrastructure, signaling a notable shift in market structure and sentiment. XRP ETF News: Record April Inflows Driven …
Ripple CTO David Schwartz has weighed in on the ongoing debate around the Clarity Act, offering a grounded take on regulation, strategy, and where the crypto industry goes next. Speaking at XRPLasVegas 2026, Schwartz made it clear that while the Clarity Act may not be perfect, progress matters more than perfection. “I think the strategy …
Ripple and XRP are drawing fresh attention after crypto investor Santiago, who has backed over 150 companies, shared a detailed take on how the firm is positioning itself beyond crypto and into global finance. In a podcast, Keith & Ben talk to Santiago Santos, who highlighted Ripple’s biggest advantage, mainstream recognition. “You walk around the …
Brad Garlinghouse used his appearance at XRP Las Vegas to address something that has been circulating in the community for years, questions about whether Ripple is genuinely committed to XRP or quietly moving away from it toward stablecoins and enterprise products. “I always thought it was kind of funny and strange that people questioned Ripple’s …
XRP Las Vegas 2026 opened its doors Thursday, drawing the XRP community together for what has become one of the most anticipated dedicated gatherings in the digital asset calendar. Running April 30 to May 1, the event follows directly on the heels of the Bitcoin 2026 Conference that wrapped up at the Venetian earlier this …
Fresh excitement around Ripple and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) picked up after viral posts claimed XRP is now tied to trillions in global transactions. But analyst Arthur has stepped in to bring clarity as the narrative began to run ahead of reality. Real Progress, But Not What You Think The buzz began …
The XRP price has been under significant upward pressure over the past few days, particularly after hitting a local high of $1.44. On the other hand, XRP’s social sentiment has surged to one of its highest levels in two years following the Rakuten integration narrative. But beneath the optimism, market data tells a very different …
Crypto markets are under pressure today as the Federal Reserve reinforces a “no rush to cut” stance, tightening expectations around liquidity. Despite holding rates steady, the central bank pointed to prolonged restrictive conditions, which historically weighs on high-risk assets like crypto. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have all moved lower as liquidity expectations tightened and risk …
Ripple is strengthening its Middle East strategy by expanding its regional headquarters in Dubai’s DIFC, a key global financial hub known for its strong regulatory framework and growing fintech ecosystem. The move builds on Ripple’s early entry in 2020 and follows regulatory approval from the DFSA, positioning it as a licensed blockchain payments provider in …
RippleX has announced that users of Rakuten Wallet can now convert Rakuten Points directly into XRP, trade it in-app, and spend it across more than 5 million merchant locations, marking one of the largest real-world retail deployments of XRP to date. The rollout connects a massive consumer ecosystem, over 44 million Rakuten Pay users, and …
Crypto markets turned lower today as two major macro developments hit simultaneously. The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged in what marks Jerome Powell’s final policy decision as Fed Chair, while President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and signalled a fresh wave of military strikes is being prepared. Bitcoin fell …
Ripple has partnered with OKX to expand its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD, making it available across more than 280 spot pairs and over 300 trading routes on the exchange. The listing also allows traders to use RLUSD as margin collateral for perpetual futures, putting it in direct competition with major stablecoins like USDT and USDC. …
Bullish has expanded its partnership with Ripple to offer institutional users of Ripple Prime direct access to Bullish’s regulated Bitcoin options market, the second-largest by open interest for crypto-settled BTC options. This allows clients to trade options using stablecoins like RLUSD without extra KYC through existing sub-accounts. It matters because institutional demand for crypto derivatives …
XRP Ledger is showing strong network activity, processing roughly 2.4 million transactions over the past 24 hours with ledgers closing every 3.9 seconds. Real-world asset adoption is also expanding, with projects like Ondo Finance contributing over $323 million on-chain alongside platforms such as Doppler and OpenEden. Stablecoin liquidity on the XRPL has climbed to around …
Ripple has launched a major $XRP advertising campaign across Las Vegas ahead of the XRPLasVegas (XRPLV26) conference, with promotions appearing on billboards, buildings, cars, and even the city skyline. The campaign highlights Ripple’s push to strengthen awareness and adoption of the XRP Ledger ecosystem among investors, developers, and institutions. The move matters because it signals …
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has seen tokenized U.S. Treasury assets rise from about $50 million a year ago to roughly $418 million. The growth is being viewed as a sign that larger financial institutions are increasingly using XRPL to issue and move low-risk financial assets on blockchain infrastructure. The transaction activity tied to these assets …
Global adoption of Ripple’s infrastructure is accelerating across three continents simultaneously. Within weeks, South Korea’s KBank launched a cross-border payment pilot, France deployed a regulated euro stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, and Japan integrated XRP into payments for tens of millions of consumers. In a separate development, South Korean insurer Kyobo Life settled tokenised government …
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has taken a swipe at Ripple, saying the company has no intention of linking its business model to XRP token buybacks and that holders should not expect to share in the wealth the firm is building. Speaking in a conversation, Hoskinson said Ripple’s approach has been consistent for over a decade. …
At Paris Blockchain Week, Anodos CEO Panos Mekras shared a strong view on how the XRP Ledger is evolving beyond institutions and moving toward everyday users. The discussion focused on the idea that the next phase of crypto adoption is not just about banks, but individuals taking control of financial services directly. From Banking Crisis …
Bitcoin has climbed roughly 25% from its lows, touching $79,500, but analyst Gareth Soloway says the easy money from this move has already been made. The near-term target zone sits between $80,000 and $85,000. A push to $80,000 would represent just 3.5% upside from current levels. Even a stretch to $85,000 is only 8%. That …
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson has a message for the XRP community celebrating the Clarity Act as a victory for the industry: you are wrong, and the bill you are cheering for would have classified your token as a security if Ripple were founded today. Speaking in an interview, Hoskinson said the Clarity Act in its current …
South Korea’s K Bank, the country’s largest internet-only bank, has teamed up with Ripple to pilot blockchain-based cross-border payments across two corridors: the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. K Bank operates entirely online with no physical branches, making it one of South Korea’s fastest-growing financial institutions and a natural fit for blockchain-based payment rails that …
A market structure analysis circulating on X this week put forward an interesting claim about XRP: retail investors are not pushing the price up, but they are likely the main reason it has not fallen further. The data behind the argument draws on April 2026 on-chain estimates. Around 50 to 55% of all XRP sits …
XRP price is starting to show signs of a deeper shift, even if price action hasn’t caught up yet. Over the past few days, a mix of on-chain outflows, ETF accumulation, and whale activity has created a setup that analysts say the market isn’t fully pricing in. According to Santiment, the XRP Ledger recorded 34.94 million …