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XRP has surged past $2.30, defying bearish ETF news, as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s revolutionary salary proposal breathes new life into the token’s long-term utility narrative. The bold concept — paying workers in real-time using XRP — has captured the market’s attention, reinforcing XRP’s relevance in global finance beyond speculation. The rally followed a brief…
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has unveiled bold optimism surrounding a major milestone for XRP: the upcoming launch of XRP futures on CME Group. Garlinghouse described the move as “incredibly important,” believing it will significantly fuel XRP’s growth, adoption, and maturity within the global financial ecosystem. CME Group, one of the world’s most influential derivatives marketplaces,…
In a bold move to disrupt the global payments landscape, stablecoin issuer Circle has launched the Circle Payments Network (CPN) — a real-time, low-cost solution for cross-border transactions that directly challenges Ripple’s long-held dominance. Also read: SHIBA INU (SHIB): How a Meme Coin Became a Global Crypto Powerhouse Announced via social media, CPN is designed…
Ripple has taken a major leap toward redefining institutional finance with the announcement that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) will drive the post-trade infrastructure for Hidden Road—a prime brokerage firm recently acquired by Ripple for $1.2 billion. Cassie Craddock, Ripple’s Managing Director for the UK and Europe, confirmed that XRPL will underpin all of Hidden Road’s…
Ripple is closing the door on Wall Street — at least for now. CEO Brad Garlinghouse has firmly denied rumors of a 2025 IPO, stating that the blockchain giant has no immediate need for external funding. Instead of eyeing the public markets, Ripple is doubling down on organic growth and strategic acquisitions. “There’s no IPO…
As the fintech world buzzes with speculation over a potential partnership between Ripple and SWIFT, one XRP community expert has thrown cold water on the idea — and with compelling reasons. According to Arthur, a respected voice in the XRP ecosystem, Ripple is more focused on making SWIFT obsolete than collaborating with it. In a…
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has publicly addressed a lingering rumor in the crypto community: does Ripple pay influencers to defend XRP online? In a recent interview clip shared by crypto commentator Xaif (@Xaif_Crypto), Garlinghouse firmly rejected the notion, emphasizing that the XRP community’s passion stems from conviction—not compensation. The discussion kicked off when a podcast…
As the high-stakes legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inches toward resolution, crypto lawyer James Farrell is shedding light on the complex legal and administrative steps that still lie ahead. With the U.S. Court of Appeals granting a joint motion to suspend current appeals, both Ripple and the…
In a dramatic turn of events, Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appear to be edging closer to a long-awaited settlement that could redefine the future of XRP. The latest court filing on April 10 reveals both parties have agreed to pause their legal appeals in favor of settlement talks—a significant development…
Ripple’s monthly XRP escrow release often sparks questions in the crypto community, but a recent breakdown by All Things XRP sets the record straight: this is no arbitrary process—it’s a well-oiled, transparent machine. Since 2017, Ripple has operated under a strict escrow arrangement that placed 55 billion XRP into a series of time-locked smart contracts…