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Ripple unveils zero-knowledge proof roadmap to make XRP Ledger the institutional blockchain standard. Private, compliant transactions launch within 12 months; confidential tokens for RWAs arrive 2026. Could trillions in assets finally move on-chain?
Japan
Japan's 30-year bond yield hit 3.29%—the highest in history. This seismic shift could trigger global market contagion, affecting stablecoins and accelerating XRP adoption as traditional finance faces unprecedented stress. Here's what crypto investors need to know.
Ripple Labs
Ripple's national trust bank charter decision arrives in October 2025. The OCC ruling on Ripple National Trust Bank could grant federal banking status for RLUSD stablecoin operations—reshaping crypto's path into traditional finance.
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.
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.
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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.
Hashdex
Hashdex files to expand its crypto ETF beyond Bitcoin & Ethereum to include XRP, Solana & Cardano under SEC's new generic listing standards. This could mark the beginning of widespread altcoin ETF adoption in the US!
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
The Ripple Effect
XRP consolidates near $2.85 after historic ETF launch sets 2025 records with $37.7M day-one volume. Revolutionary mXRP yield product & growing institutional adoption signal potential supply scarcity ahead. Active XRPL accounts exceed 7M.
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