Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse dismisses SWIFT's blockchain prototype as "marketing play," highlighting Ripple's 13+ years of deployed infrastructure vs. SWIFT's experimental approach. XRP's payment leadership strengthens as legacy systems play catch-up.
The Ripple Effect
XRP surges 4% to $3.05 as US government shutdown triggers crypto rally. Multiple spot ETF decisions loom Oct 18-25 with 95% approval odds. Jake Claver links the shutdown to a potential liquidity crisis, positioning XRP as a solution. RLUSD nears $800M market cap with UC Berkeley partnership.
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XRP officially qualifies for Section 1256 tax treatment, joining BTC, ETH, and SOL with favorable 60/40 capital gains rates—a major win for traders on regulated futures exchanges.
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ProShares files for revolutionary HORNET ETFs blending S&P 500 with crypto in 75/25 ratio, including first-ever XRP variant. Following Bitcoin HORNET's 39% 2024 return, new filings target Ethereum, Solana & XRP for institutional adoption.
ETFs
Chicago-based asset manager Amplify ETFs has filed groundbreaking applications with the Securities and Exchange Commission for Solana (SOL) and XRP Monthly Option Income ETFs, marking a significant development in the evolving cryptocurrency ETF landscape. The filings represent an innovative approach to crypto investing, combining price exposure with income generation through
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Revolutionary mXRP launches as the first DeFi-native yield product for XRP, offering up to 8% APY while enabling full composability across 80+ blockchains. This breakthrough transforms dormant XRP holdings into active DeFi assets.
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Enosys Loans makes history as the first CDP protocol to accept XRP as collateral, finally bringing major cryptocurrencies into DeFi. Built on Flare Network using proven Liquity V2 technology, it unlocks new utility for trillion-dollar assets previously excluded from decentralized finance.
Grayscale XRP Trust
The SEC approved Grayscale's historic multi-crypto ETF including XRP on Sept 17, 2025, alongside game-changing generic listing standards. With 11 XRP ETF applications pending October deadlines, this regulatory breakthrough could unleash 100+ new crypto ETFs.
Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple makes history by applying for federal banking charter while pursuing Fed Master Account access. CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirms dual state-federal oversight strategy that could revolutionize stablecoin trust standards and accelerate institutional crypto adoption
Monica Long
DBS, Franklin Templeton & Ripple launch world's first tokenized money market fund trading platform using RLUSD stablecoin. Accredited investors can now trade 24/7 between stablecoins and yield-generating assets. Game-changing for institutional crypto adoption!
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UK and US announce historic crypto cooperation following meeting between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Deal includes stablecoins, regulatory alignment, and major implications for XRP adoption. Ripple joins Coinbase, Circle at high-level discussions.
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XRP consolidates near $3.00 ahead of Fed rate decision as Coinbase holdings collapse 90%, fueling supply squeeze speculation while corporate treasury adoption accelerates.