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Ripple CEO warns against another weaponized Gensler moment if SEC-CFTC rules aren’t codified into law

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Crypto firms are embracing fresh guidance from US regulators after the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission designated 16 digital assets as commodities. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called the joint framework a “huge step forward” after years of enforcement he described as politically motivated under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who pushed the Ripple lawsuit forward after assuming office in 2021. The crypto entrepreneur also urged Congress to codify SEC-CFTC guidance into law to avoid another Gensler-style crackdown that could harm crypto innovation and US competitiveness. “We…

Bitget Wallet expands stablecoin payments with Visa, Mastercard, and Ripple integration

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Bitget Wallet has launched its Onchain Payments Matrix, a global infrastructure layer designed to connect fragmented financial systems and enable stablecoin payments across everyday transactions, cross-border transfers, and emerging AI-driven commerce. The system integrates major players including Ripple, Mastercard, Visa, Tether, Circle, and MoonPay, alongside regional banks and payment providers, positioning the network as a bridge between blockchain-based assets and traditional financial rails. Unlike many industry efforts focused on backend settlement, Bitget’s infrastructure operates at the user and merchant interface. That approach allows stablecoins to function as usable payment instruments…

Ripple Joins Singapore Sandbox to Test RLUSD in Trade Finance

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Financial technology company Ripple said Wednesday it had joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) BLOOM initiative with supply chain finance technology firm Unloq to test programmable cross-border trade settlement using the XRP Ledger and Ripple USD. The pilot will use Unloq’s SC+ smart-contract-driven trade finance infrastructure, which integrates trade obligations, settlement conditions and financing workflow into a single execution layer. The pilot will also utilize Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its stablecoin designed for enterprise use cases, Ripple USD (RLUSD), the announcement states. MAS launched BLOOM, short for Borderless,…

Digital Assets Move Into Core Finance, Ripple Survey Finds

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In a survey released on Thursday, Ripple said 72% of more than 1,000 global finance leaders believe companies must offer digital asset solutions to stay competitive. The survey found stablecoins were the most prominent use case, with 74% of respondents saying they can boost cash flow and unlock trapped capital. The report polled around 1,000 finance firms globally, including banks, asset managers, fintechs and corporates, on adoption, stablecoins, tokenization and custody priorities. The findings suggest many financial firms are focusing less on whether to engage with digital assets and more…

XRP Back In The Spotlight As Mastercard Explores Ripple Technology

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Interest in XRP is once again gaining momentum after reports that global payments giant Mastercard is exploring collaboration opportunities with Ripple and its blockchain-based payment infrastructure. The development has drawn attention across the digital asset space, as partnerships between traditional financial institutions and blockchain firms continue to shape the evolution of cross-border payments. What The Collaboration Could Mean For The XRP Ecosystem An initiative from Mastercard is drawing significant attention to the role of blockchain technology in global payments, particularly to XRP. Crypto commentator Archie revealed on X that Mastercard…

Here’s How Much Needs To Flow Through Ripple For XRP Price To Reach $3,700

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cHowever, a growing segment of analysts believes the more important outlook is based on the financial infrastructure of Ripple and XRP. The global financial system processes about quadrillions each year, a scale few investors truly grasp. Much of that flow moves through the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which still operates on settlement rails built decades ago. The need for improvement has led to interest in the architecture of Ripple’s ecosystem, and the math behind XRP’s price potential places it far above levels that most retail investors can think…

Ripple Labs launches $750M share buyback, valuing firm at $50B

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Ripple Labs has launched a share buyback program that would value the company at roughly $50 billion, reinforcing its position as one of the most valuable firms in the digital asset industry. According to a Bloomberg report, the company plans to repurchase up to $750 million in shares from early investors and employees through a tender offer expected to run until April. Ripple raised $500 million in November at a $40 billion valuation from investors including Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group. The company has also pursued acquisitions to expand…

Ripple to acquire BC Payments to accelerate growth in APAC region

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Ripple has announced plans to secure an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) through the proposed acquisition of BC Payments, the Australian subsidiary of European-based payments and fintech infrastructure provider Banking Circle. The move is part of Ripple’s strategy to expand regulated operations in the Asia Pacific. BC Payments, launched in 2023, provides fintechs and banks with solutions for cross-border payments and global growth. The service targets challenges faced by local high-growth firms, including restricted access to clearing, settlement, and international payment rails. The AFSL will allow the firm to enhance…

Bitcoin Will Feel Ripple Effect of Prolonged Mideast War

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As geopolitical tensions escalate and global markets face a new wave of uncertainty, one asset has been behaving in an unexpected way: Bitcoin. While the Middle East slides deeper into conflict and energy markets react to potential supply disruptions, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has held up relatively well compared to many traditional assets. For some observers, that resilience raises an important question: Could Bitcoin be signaling something about the macro environment that markets haven’t fully priced in? In our latest interview, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Maelstrom, shares his perspective on…

Ripple expands institutional futures access through Coinbase Derivatives

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Ripple and Nodal Clear announced that clients using Ripple Prime can now access the full suite of Coinbase Derivatives futures contracts through Nodal Clear’s clearing infrastructure. The integration allows institutional traders on Ripple Prime to trade regulated crypto futures listed on Coinbase Derivatives, including nano Bitcoin and nano Ether contracts as well as futures tied to Solana and XRP. Access to the derivatives products is enabled through Ripple Prime, the prime brokerage platform created after Ripple acquired futures commission merchant Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC. The platform provides multi-asset…