UC Berkley
Ripple and UC Berkeley launch UDAX accelerator, graduating 9 startups that achieved 67% product maturity growth and secured VC meetings. Multiple teams launched on XRPL Mainnet during the 6-week program, signaling ecosystem expansion beyond trading.
$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.
Ripple
Ripple submits groundbreaking letter to SEC Crypto Task Force days before critical Senate vote, calling for rights-based framework over "decentralization" test. Could this reshape XRP's regulatory future?
Exchange Traded Funds
CLARITY Act provision could give XRP, Solana, DOGE & other ETF-backed tokens same regulatory status as Bitcoin. SEC Chair prioritizes ending 'regulatory gray zone' as Senate debates landmark crypto bill.
BNY Mellon
BNY Mellon launches tokenized deposits for institutions with Ripple Prime as early adopter, bridging traditional banking and blockchain. A major step forward for institutional crypto adoption with Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin custodian.
Evernorth Holdings Inc
Evernorth raises $1B+ in historic SPAC deal to create largest public XRP treasury, with backing from SBI, Ripple, and Pantera Capital. Company partners with Doppler Finance to expand institutional infrastructure on XRP Ledger. Q1 2026 Nasdaq listing expected under ticker XRPN.
BNY Mellon
DTCC patents name XRP for tokenized settlement. BNY Mellon connects DTCC infrastructure to Ripple's RLUSD. Today's CIL service launch cements the partnership. This isn't speculation—it's documented in patent filings and official announcements.
Digital Wealth Partners
Digital Wealth Partners launches algorithmic XRP trading for retirement accounts with institutional custody at Anchorage Digital. Individual investors gain access to systematic strategies and tax-advantaged growth previously reserved for institutions.
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.
Xaman
Xaman Wallet announces customizable XRP price alerts, bringing exchange-grade trading tools to self-custody. Set thresholds above/below market prices for instant notifications. Coming soon to 1M+ users of XRPL's leading wallet.
Securitize
Securitize announces Q1 2026 launch of fully compliant onchain stock trading—real shares, not derivatives—while Ripple's RLUSD integration positions XRPL as emerging institutional tokenization infrastructure. What this means for public equity markets.
Ripple
Ripple's RLUSD now shares infrastructure with BlackRock's $500M tokenized fund. Is this strategic positioning or coincidence? We examine the theory that institutional money is being 'wired' through Ripple rails.