Securities and Exchange Commission
The SEC published critical guidance on crypto custody Dec 12. Learn the key differences between self-custody and third-party storage, what protections exist (and don't), and lessons from $8B+ in losses from FTX and Celsius collapses.
Paul Atkins
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says crypto structure bill is ready to pass. What this regulatory shift could mean for Bitcoin, XRP, and the digital asset industry as Washington prepares for a new approach to cryptocurrency oversight.
$XRP
XRP ETF race heats up as Canary, Bitwise & Franklin Templeton file updated S-1s with shortened 8(a) language. Following Solana/LTC/HBAR playbook, multiple XRP ETFs could launch mid-November if SEC doesn't object.
Bitwise
Bitwise files Amendment #4 for XRP ETF with NYSE listing and 0.34% fee—analysts call this the final step before SEC approval. With October 20 deadline approaching and 100% approval odds, XRP could see billions in institutional inflows as crypto ETFs enter mainstream finance.
CFTC
A professional photo composition showing the CFTC headquarters building with digital overlay effects representing blockchain networks and cryptocurrency symbols, symbolizing the merger of traditional regulatory infrastructure with digital innovation.
Changpeng Zhao
President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, erasing his felony conviction and signaling a dramatic shift in US crypto policy. BNB rallies 7% as the industry celebrates the end of Biden-era enforcement.
ProShares
ProShares files for groundbreaking Crypto 20 ETF tracking top digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. With XRP representing nearly 20% of the index, this could unlock major institutional flows into Ripple's ecosystem.
$XRP
SEC's XRP ETF deadlines meet Coinbase's 4-hour downtime on Oct 25—coincidence or timing? US govt shutdown complicates everything. Billions at stake as crypto community questions the overlap.
CME
CME launches CFTC-regulated XRP options today, marking Wall Street-level legitimacy for the digital asset. With physical settlement, institutional rails, and definitive legal clarity, XRP has officially arrived in traditional finance. Read the full analysis.
GraniteShares
GraniteShares files for 3x leveraged XRP ETFs with both long and short exposure. The filing joins similar products for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as October 2025 brings wave of XRP ETF decisions. Regulatory momentum builds for crypto investment products.
Ondo Finance
Ondo Finance acquires SEC-regulated Oasis Pro, expanding its partnership with Ripple to bring tokenized stocks, bonds, and ETFs to XRP Ledger. Building on OUSG's $690M success, this move positions the Ondo-Ripple alliance to dominate the $18 trillion tokenization market.
SEC
SEC validates state-chartered trusts as qualified crypto custodians, directly benefiting Ripple's Standard Custody. Major regulatory clarity enables institutional custody expansion and strengthens XRP's infrastructure ahead of pending ETF decisions. Full analysis inside.