$XRP
LMAX Group and Ripple announce $150M partnership integrating RLUSD stablecoin across institutional trading infrastructure. The deal positions RLUSD for 24/7 settlement across crypto, CFDs, and FX markets on a platform that processed $8.2T in 2025.
ARK
ARK's Cathie Wood declares Bitcoin's 4-year cycle dead as institutional capital reshapes crypto's boom-bust pattern—what this means for mainstream finance adoption.
$RLUSD
Gemini now supports Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, enabling near-instant settlement and lower fees. The integration builds on partnerships with Mastercard and WebBank testing stablecoin payments. RLUSD has surged to $1.3B market cap with 1,278% YTD growth.
S&P 500
S&P Global downgrades USDT to lowest possible rating as Bitcoin exposure exceeds safety buffer. Tether's high-risk assets now 24% of reserves, raising undercollateralization concerns. CEO fires back at "legacy" rating models.
Gemini Space Station, Inc
Gemini eliminates trading fees on Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, making it more accessible for swaps and holdings. How this zero-fee move could accelerate RLUSD adoption and impact the broader XRP ecosystem.
stablecoin
Ripple partners with World Central Kitchen, Water.org, GiveDirectly, and Mercy Corps to deliver humanitarian aid through RLUSD stablecoin. Since blockchain payments now settle in hours instead of days, this transforms how emergency assistance reaches vulnerable communities.
Singapore
US Treasury Secretary recognizes Singapore's digital asset framework at APEC 2025, signaling new era of international crypto cooperation. The meeting highlights converging stablecoin regulations that could reshape global finance and reinforce dollar dominance.
Mastercard
Mastercard's $2B Zero Hash acquisition talks elevate RLUSD integration significance. The payments giant's potential ownership of XRP Ledger infrastructure provider could accelerate institutional stablecoin adoption and strengthen Ripple's ecosystem positioning.
Wisdom Tree
BNY Mellon's digital asset partnerships create perfect storm for XRP institutional adoption. America's oldest bank now provides custody, compliance & infrastructure needed for enterprise-scale Ripple deployment. Regulatory clarity + institutional backing = game changer.
White House Crypto Advisory Board
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse leads race for White House crypto advisory council seat, potentially reshaping XRP regulations and U.S. digital asset policy. His Mar-a-Lago meeting with Trump puts him at the forefront of crypto's regulatory future.
Ripple
Ripple closes $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition, becoming the FIRST crypto company to own a global prime broker. Discover the complete financial stack being built around XRP and what it means for the utility era.
ISO 20022
Ripple secures Federal Reserve Faster Payments seat as White House Digital Assets Council joins Ripple Swell 2025. Strategic convergence of regulatory engagement, ISO 20022 compliance, and SWIFT integration positions XRP as bridge currency infrastructure.