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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called banks “hypocritical” for demanding crypto firms strictly comply with anti-money laundering rules and other safeguards while also blocking them from banking system infrastructure. “You can’t say one and then combat the other,” he said, while speaking at DC Fintech Week. ”It’s hypocritical, and I think we all should call them out for being anti-competitive in that regard.” Ripple has applied for a national trust charter and a Federal Reserve master account, which, if approved, would give it greater access to US banking infrastructure. Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse: Policy, Innovation, and the Future of Global Financ At DC Fintech 2025 pic.twitter.com/SQngi5pfmb — 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸XRP (@BankXRP) October 15, 2025 Garlinghouse’s remarks come after crypto-native companies including Ripple, Circle, Wise, and Erebor Bank filed for national bank or trust charters.  A...

Ripple founders and early insiders have sold billions of dollars worth of personal XRP allocations. According to Forbes, two of its co-founders, Chris Larsen and Jed McCaleb, are worth a combined $14.7 billion based almost entirely on their XRP and Ripple equity holdings. This year alone, Larsen has transferred hundreds of millions of dollars worth of personal XRP allocations into exchanges. Unfortunately, the full history of their sales and current XRP ownership is hidden from public view. This is largely due to Ripple’s developers permanently deleting the XRP Ledger’s first 32,569 blocks. This technical mistake erased the history of which wallets sold XRP in 2012, the blockchain’s first year in operation. It also obscured untold data from the most important, formative months of the XRP Ledger. Despite the community reconstructing a decent amount of data since 2013, the full transaction histories of Christopher Larsen, Jed McCaleb, Arthur Britto, David ...

According to DefiLlama’s stablecoin statistics, the global stablecoin market cap has hit a new all-time high of $280.47 billion. According to DefiLlama, Tether (USDT) continues to dominate the market, with a market cap of $167.3 billion. USD Coin (USDC) takes the second spot, trailing behind with a market cap of $69.1 billion. Let’s discuss if Ripple’s RLUSD will shine under the growing interest in stablecoins. Source: DefiLlama Will Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Pick Up Steam? Stablecoins have become a cornerstone of the crypto industry. The number of people opting for fiat currency-pegged cryptocurrencies has drastically increased over the last few years. Ripple’s RLUSD is one of the latest dollar-pegged coins to enter the market. According to DefiLlama, Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is currently the 13th largest stablecoin project by market cap. RLUSD currently boasts a market cap of $687.61 million. Source: DefiLlama President Trump signed the GENIUS stab...

Ripple has executed a massive transaction outside its normal monthly XRP unlocks, a move likely to cause jitters among investors. Specifically, the blockchain firm transferred 200 million XRP, valued at roughly $606 million, to an unknown wallet, according to data shared by Whale Alert on August 18. Ripple XRP transaction. Source: Whale Alert The move comes as XRP briefly slipped below the $3 mark, sparking concerns of short-term selling pressure. Market watchers are divided on the implications. Some suggest the transfer may be linked to Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) operations or preparations for institutional deals, pointing to a tactical reshuffling of reserves rather than an outright sell-off. Others, however, fear it could signal an impending wave of selling from Ripple itself, a company long scrutinized for its management of XRP supply. The transaction arrives amid heightened sensitivity around whale movements in the crypto market, particularly ...

Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency also seems to be following the ongoing market rebound. The asset has risen 0.2% in the last 24 hours, 3.9% in the weekly charts, and 376% since June 2024. Major digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), edged higher during the American session on Wednesday, sparked by the US CPI data coming in below the market forecast. The Core CPI, which excludes the volatile prices of food and energy, rose 2.8% in May, matching the figures in April. Monthly, the CPI and the Core CPI each rose 0.1%, sitting below market expectations of 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. Investors are hoping the data will have an effect on the Fed’s upcoming decision to cut or maintain current interest rates. However, most suggest it won’t, leaving the fate of the crypto market’s bull run in the hands of the Federal Reserve. For XRP specifically, its price currently edges higher above the confluence support at $2.26, established by the 50-day Exponential Moving...

The Ripple BlackRock alliance is gaining serious momentum right now, and it’s all happening as a former Ripple employee, Robert Mitchnick, leads BlackRock’s digital assets division. At the time of writing, Deutsche Bank has also confirmed that regulatory clarity will drive XRP price prediction targets to $75. This latest Ripple news comes at a time when the XRP Ledger is getting recognition under EU regulations, and it’s positioning cryptocurrency for major institutional adoption across traditional finance. Ripple “ex”-employee is the head of digital assets at BlackRock Ladies and Gentlemen Do NOT forget: 1) Ripple “ex”-employee Robert Mitchnick is the head of digital assets at BlackRock 2) Larry Fink (BlackRock), Trump and Ripple were all in the Middle East together… pic.twitter.com/SFjK4Hzv8g — The Real Remi Relief ️ (@RemiReliefX) June 5, 2025 Also Read: $300M Ripple XRP SEC Plan by Chinese Firm Sparks $11K Rally Ripple’s BlackRock Alliance Drives XRP Price Pr...

Ripple’s XRP has been under the spotlight for several months now. The altcoin’s sudden jump above the $1 mark has been monumental. After being sidelined for years, the asset emerged as one of the top performers. The cryptocurrency, with its 300% gain throughout the past year, managed to make the most out of the change in the US government. While the community expected XRP to record a new high, investors were happy to see it move close to its peak. But XRP holders are yearning to see a new peak by the end of 2025. The real question is whether the asset can turn these dreams into reality. Also Read: How High Can Ripple (XRP) Rise If It’s Adopted For Global Use? Ripple’s XRP Continues To Linger Around $2 Source: Coinfomania Similar to the rest of the market, the price of XRP began picking up in the new week. The asset, at the time of writing, was trading at $2.12. This comes after a 2.86% increase over the past 24 hours. Just earlier today, the altcoin was trading at a lo...

The digital asset market has failed to live up to the hype it entered the year with less than two months into 2025. However, that could be poised to turn around in a big way. One token already rebounding is Ripple (XRP), with two key factors potentially pushing the cryptocurrency to a $5 price point. There were few cryptocurrencies that had as much promise this year as XRP did. After standing in opposition to the country’s previously anti-crypto regime, it should be a big winner from the ongoing regulatory shift. Moreover, there are two things that could have it eyeing a new landmark price before the year is through. Source: Watcher Guru Also Read: Ripple: XRP Price Prediction For Valentine’s Day Ripple Gets Back on Track as Two Developments Could Have XRP Eyeing $5 Over the last several years, Ripple has been the subject of the enforcement tactics of Gary Gensler’s US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The agency had used lawsuits to regulate the industry, and its on...

Ripple’s XRP token is recovering from its recent dip. The asset has rallied 0.1% in the daily charts, 2.1% in the 14-day charts, 54.3% in the monthly charts, and 483.4% since January 2024. Despite the rally, the asset is still down by 0.6% over the previous week. Source: CoinGecko Also Read: Best Nuclear Energy Stocks To Invest in For 2025 Why Is Ripple’s XRP Up Today? Source: AscendEX XRP’s latest upswing follows Bitcoin’s (BTC) rise to $105,000. The rally could be due to the Federal Reserve pausing interest rate hikes. The Fed could be waiting to see the impact of US President Donald Trump’s policies. Despite the pause in interest rate hikes, the Fed did not announce a rate cut. The move could lead to XRP facing a correction. Fed chair Jerome Powell stated, “ There would be no rush to cut rates again until inflation and jobs data made it appropriate. “ Also Read: VeChain to $0.13? Why VET May Be Nearing a Bullish Reversal DeepSeek Predicts The...

The Ripple market has been witnessing major changes. Ripple USD (RLUSD) has made its way into the stablecoin market. Supported by Ripple Labs, the business behind XRP and its payment systems, RLUSD seeks to offer a regulated and steady digital currency. The network’s cryptocurrency, XRP could benefit from the latest developments. Some believe that the asset could surge to $3. Amidst this, a few others were hoping XRP could maintain itself at its current price level. Also Read: India’s Upcoming Crypto Laws Could Reshape the Market—Here’s What’s Coming XRP’s Current Price Level Source: CoinMarketCap The XRP market recorded a notable spike over the past day. The altcoin was trading at $2.54, during price time after surging by 5.43% throughout the past 24 hours. The asset went from a low of $2.34 all the way to a high of $2.56. The asset’s monthly and weekly increases were also significant. XRP surged by 138% and 16% respectively. Despite its recent uptick, Ripple’s ...