Coinbase
Coinbase One Amex faces criticism for multi-day payment delays while Gemini XRP Card delivers instant rewards. Our head-to-head comparison reveals which crypto card actually delivers on blockchain's promise of speed.
$XRP
I promised I'd have an update on my next adventure" - David Schwartz delivers as Evernorth's Strategic Advisor. After 13 years as Ripple CTO, a $500M mystery transfer, and a $1B+ SPAC, Schwartz reveals his plan to extend the XRP ecosystem through DeFi and capital markets.
Artificial Intelligence
NVIDIA and TSMC announce first American-made AI chip wafer from Arizona facility. The landmark development promises thousands of jobs and game-changing advantages for U.S.-based crypto companies and blockchain innovation.
gTreasury
Ripple's $1B GTreasury acquisition marks a strategic pivot into corporate treasury management, connecting 800+ banks to blockchain infrastructure. This move could unlock enterprise adoption for XRP and position Ripple as essential corporate finance infrastructure.
Crypto
Crypto veterans are missing the revolution: TradFi-DeFi convergence is rewriting market rules. Why traditional crypto analysis is failing, what metrics actually matter now, and how institutional integration is exposing knowledge gaps even longtime holders won't admit.
Sony
Sony has applied for a U.S. national banking charter to enter crypto banking, marking a watershed moment for mainstream adoption. The tech giant's move could accelerate institutional crypto acceptance and create partnership opportunities for blockchain solutions like Ripple's payment infrastructure.
Blackrock
BlackRock, Nvidia & Microsoft seal the largest data center deal in history—$40B for Aligned Data Centers. This AI infrastructure boom signals major implications for crypto payments & XRP adoption.
Retirement Investment Choice Act
Executive orders can vanish overnight. That's why the Retirement Investment Choice Act matters. This bill would permanently codify crypto access to America's $12 trillion 401(k) market, transforming Trump's temporary executive order into durable law—and unlocking $120-240B in potential inflows.
Digital Assets
Powell signals economy firmer than expected while quantitative tightening nears end. With 99% odds of October rate cuts and XRP ETF decisions looming, crypto markets face a potential catalyst convergence. Here's what it means for digital assets.
JP Morgan
JPMorgan Chase & Coinbase launch game-changing partnership: 80M customers gain crypto access via credit cards, bank linking, and rewards points. First major bank to convert loyalty points to crypto. Digital assets go mainstream.
Crypto
XRP ETFs launch amid market turbulence as whale shorting, Argentina crisis, and Japan bond shock create volatility. Is this a strategic dip before the October approval wave? Institutional flows suggest smart money is positioning.
Dow Jone
S&P Dow Jones launches groundbreaking Digital Markets 50 Index—15 cryptos + 35 stocks. XRP ranks #3 in the source index, strongly positioned for inclusion. With ETF approvals expected Oct 18-25, this validates crypto's institutional arrival.