XRP is entering a new development phase as its ecosystem embraces DeFi products and strategically moves into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. These steps aim to give the long-standing digital asset practical roles beyond cross-border payments, a shift that could determine its future relevance in global finance. XRP DeFi expansion The introduction of mXRP, a liquid […]
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SWIFT’s Chief Innovation Officer, Tom Zschach, has raised doubts about whether Ripple’s technology and the XRP token can meet the standards global banks demand for cross-border settlement. His remarks, posted on LinkedIn, sparked renewed debate within the XRP community, which has long positioned Ripple as a challenger to SWIFT’s dominance. Zschach said some observers view […]
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring the inclusion of US-developed digital currencies like Ripple’s XRP and Solana in his proposed national crypto reserve, the New York Post reported on Jan. 16, citing insider sources. This move aligns with his campaign pledge to establish a Bitcoin reserve alongside other potential crypto-focused policies to strengthen the US […]
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted its opening brief to challenge a court decision favoring Ripple. In its Jan. 15 filing, the SEC claims that Ripple’s XRP sales to retail buyers should be classified as unregistered securities transactions. According to the SEC: “The district court erred both factually and legally in […]
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