U.S. banking groups are urging regulators to slow down the approval of national banking charters for crypto firms. They argue that companies like Ripple and Circle don’t currently meet the fiduciary standards and shouldn’t yet be granted such privileges. A coalition of major U.S. banking trade associations, including the Consumer Bankers Association, Independent Community Bankers
Ripple and Circle are now applying for national trust bank charters, a sign that the crypto industry is moving closer to the heart of traditional finance. This move also comes at a time when regulatory pressure on crypto has started to ease under President Donald Trump’s administration. In March, just when Donald Trump’s presidency was
Coinbase’s lawsuit against Oregon could potentially reshape crypto policy by forcing greater transparency and potentially reversing aggressive regulatory stances. XRP stands to benefitting from any legal clarity that reduces classification as a security—boosting market confidence and price momentum. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Attorney General Dan Rayfield have been sued by Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) recorded more than $1.6 billion in cumulative notional volume for XRP futures since launch. Micro XRP futures saw a historic high of 7,869 contracts traded, signaling increased retail participation. This week, XRP price rocketed more than 26% above the $3 mark and returned to the spotlight of traders on both
Ripple links with Ctrl Alt for Dubai’s tokenized real estate titles, aiming secure custody rollout. Gov-backed blockchain title deeds in UAE now live, unlocking fractional property ownership for investors. Ripple has entered an agreement with Ctrl Alt, a UAE-based infrastructure platform focused on tokenization. This deal, signed on July 15, expands Ripple’s custody service into
Ripple has teamed up with Ctrl Alt, a tokenization platform, that will use Ripple’s custody technology to manage tokenized real estate for the DLD. By 2033, Dubai expects that tokenized properties could make up 7% of its entire real estate market, which would be worth around AED 60 billion. Ripple (XRP) has officially teamed up
The XRPL EVM Sidechain’s rapid adoption could fuel increased demand for XRP, positioning XRP currency as a key player in the expanding ecosystem. Growth in the token ecosystem and user base suggests long-term potential for XRP, although external factors such as market conditions and regulatory developments will also play a significant role in its price
The rally is supported by falling US PPI inflation data (boosting Fed rate cut expectations), Trump-backed support for the GENIUS Act, ProShares XRP ETF launch, etc. Analyst Ali Martinez highlighted a bullish MVRV golden cross, which could lead to a massive 630% XRP rally in the past. Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, XRP, has been on a
Analysts offer a bullish XRP price outlook, citing technical indicators such as Fibonacci levels and projecting targets as high as $6, amid improving sentiment. XRP recently surged past $3 following the U.S. House’s passage of the GENIUS Act, which could benefit Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. Ripple’s XRP has once again gained bullish sentiment with experts pointing
The GENIUS Act provides the regulatories clarity for Ripple, positioning XRP as a key player in the stablecoin and cross-border payments space. Analysts predict that XRP’s price could rise to $4–$7 by year’s end if the GENIUS Act passes, with the potential introduction of XRP ETFs boosting demand. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has celebrated the