ETF
First US spot XRP ETF launches! REX-Osprey's $XRPR goes live Sept 18, offering regulated XRP exposure to mainstream investors. Game-changing '40 Act structure could pave way for broader crypto ETF adoption. Read how this milestone impacts XRP's future
Rex Osprey
Rex-Osprey's crypto ETFs including XRP, DOGE, and BONK officially launched Friday after clearing SEC review. This marks the first regulated U.S. access to memecoin ETFs, offering structured crypto exposure through traditional brokerages.
BBVA
BBVA partners with Ripple to launch institutional-grade crypto custody in Spain under EU's MiCA regulation. Spanish retail customers can now trade & hold Bitcoin and Ether directly through the bank's app, marking a major milestone for European digital asset adoption
NASDAQ
Nasdaq's $50M investment in Gemini comes just weeks after the exchange launched its XRP Edition credit card, signaling strong institutional backing for XRP-focused financial products as crypto and traditional finance converge.
$XRP
Chainalysis expands XRP Ledger support to 260,000+ tokens, enhancing compliance monitoring for institutions. This major analytics upgrade coincides with XRPL's new compliance features, positioning it as the premier blockchain for regulated financial institutions.
NASDAQ
Nasdaq files historic SEC proposal to enable tokenized securities trading alongside traditional stocks. This could be the biggest blockchain integration into U.S. markets yet - and XRP is positioned to benefit from the $18.9T tokenization boom. Read how this changes everything
Market Capitalization
The crypto market cap debate is heating up. NVIDIA grew 736,585% from IPO to $4.15T, proving market cap isn't a price ceiling. Web3 assets like XRP need new valuation models—they're network utility tools, not traditional stocks. Why the old TradFi rules don't apply to blockchain protocols.
SEC
The SEC unveils a sweeping pro-crypto agenda with nearly half of 20 new rulemakings focused on digital assets. Chair Paul Atkins promises 'clear rules of the road' for crypto trading, custody, and issuance. XRP and Ripple positioned for major benefits as regulatory barriers fall.
Air China
Air China partners with Webus to bring XRP payments to 60+ million PhoenixMiles members, marking the largest commercial crypto deployment in aviation. This groundbreaking collaboration could revolutionize travel payments globally.
Gumi
Tokyo-listed Gumi invests $17M in XRP over 5 months, signaling Japan's shift from crypto speculation to utility-focused adoption. With SBI Holdings backing and RLUSD stablecoin launching in 2026, this strategic move positions Japan as a blockchain payment hub.
$XRP
Ripple adopts Chainlink data standard for RLUSD as US government validates oracle infrastructure for GDP delivery. Strategic alignment between liquidity and data layers signals shift toward integrated blockchain infrastructure for institutional adoption.
Ripple
Ripple quietly invested in Singapore's Tazapay—a $10B payment platform across 70+ markets. This strategic move gives Ripple access to compliant banking corridors globally, solving the XRP last-mile conversion challenge. The partnership creates a dual XRP-USDC liquidity grid that could bypass SWIFT.