Ripple
Ripple expands RLUSD stablecoin to four Ethereum Layer 2 networks using Wormhole technology, becoming the first U.S. trust-regulated stablecoin on Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain. Testing begins ahead of 2026 official launch pending NYDFS approval.
FalconX
FalconX's $11B acquisition of 21Shares creates crypto's most vertically integrated platform—combining institutional OTC trading with retail ETF distribution. With TOXR's December launch, questions emerge: could this streamline XRP supply to ETFs? Here's what's confirmed vs. speculative.
Ripple
Ripple scores double victory: AMINA Bank becomes first European bank to adopt Ripple Payments while OCC conditionally approves U.S. trust bank charter, creating transatlantic regulatory framework for RLUSD stablecoin and cross-border payments.
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
The OCC has granted conditional approval for trust bank charters to Ripple and four other crypto firms, marking a historic moment in U.S. digital asset regulation. Here's what this means for XRP and the broader crypto market.
Truth Social
Trump Media files for Crypto Blue Chip ETF including XRP at 2% allocation alongside Bitcoin (70%), Ethereum (15%), Solana (8%), and Cronos (5%). The SEC filing marks Truth Social's third crypto ETF proposal, pending regulatory approval for NYSE Arca trading.
Crypto
Solana's "589" post shattered records with 3M+ views—turning what started as anonymous Bearableguy123 mysteries into proven institutional marketing. The riddle revolution is complete, but has it strengthened XRP's community or exploited it?
$XRP
21Shares prepares TOXR launch as XRP exchange reserves crash $1.3B in one month. With ETF inflows hitting $600M+ and available liquidity shrinking fast, could a supply squeeze trigger the next major price move? BlackRock remains notably absent.
$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.
Solana
Solana's "flip the switch" post using XRP's 589 meme sparked speculation amid XRP's record $900M ETF inflows. With exchange supply at 12-year lows and a potential 14-17 month liquidity crunch ahead, is this strategic timing or brilliant marketing?
Japan
Japan's bond yields hit 17-year highs, triggering a $640M crypto liquidation as the reverse carry trade begins. Jake Claver boldly predicts "$1000 XRP" as efficient settlement assets gain value from Japan's capital repatriation. A seismic shift is reshaping global finance.
Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton's EZPZ ETF expands beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to include XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, Stellar, and Chainlink. The December 1 expansion marks a watershed moment for diversified crypto investing as regulatory clarity improves under the Trump administration.
21Shares
21Shares joins the XRP ETF race with TOXR approval as combined volumes surge past $400M. With only 60B XRP in circulation and ETFs accumulating 200M+ tokens, liquidity dynamics are reshaping institutional crypto access.