Tag: Ripple

  • Ripple’s $1B GTreasury Deal Sparks Payments Revolution

    Ripple’s $1B GTreasury Deal Sparks Payments Revolution

    Ripple has taken a monumental step toward transforming global finance with its $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, a move that positions the company as a major force in corporate treasury infrastructure. Announced in October 2025, the deal marks Ripple’s evolution from a blockchain payments specialist into a full-fledged financial technology powerhouse serving enterprise-level liquidity and…

  • Ripple Launches Uncollateralised Lending Market for $163B XRP Army

    Ripple Launches Uncollateralised Lending Market for $163B XRP Army

    Ripple is preparing to launch a new lending market that will allow XRP holders to earn yield on their tokens directly through the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The move taps into the loyalty of the so-called “XRP Army” but raises questions about risk management and investor protection. Tapping into the XRP Army Ripple’s latest initiative is…

  • Ripple Boosts Crypto Custody in Dubai with Ctrl Alt Partnership

    Ripple Boosts Crypto Custody in Dubai with Ctrl Alt Partnership

    Ripple has taken a major step forward in expanding its crypto custody operations in the Middle East. The blockchain company has partnered with Ctrl Alt, a regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Dubai, to support the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Tokenization Project. This collaboration marks a key milestone in Ripple’s global crypto…

  • Ripple Partners with BNY Mellon to Back RLUSD Stablecoin

    Ripple Partners with BNY Mellon to Back RLUSD Stablecoin

    Ripple has appointed the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon), a financial titan with over $43 trillion in assets under custody, as the primary custodian for its US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD. The partnership was finalised on July 1 and publicly revealed on July 9, marking a major step in Ripple’s strategy to merge…

  • Ripple Valued at $11.3 Billion by DBS Ahead of 2026 IPO

    Ripple Valued at $11.3 Billion by DBS Ahead of 2026 IPO

    Ripple, the blockchain-based payment giant, has received a fresh boost of confidence as Southeast Asia’s top financial institution, DBS Bank, recently valued the company at $11.3 billion. This move comes ahead of Ripple’s much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO), scheduled for 2026. The valuation not only reflects Ripple’s growing influence in the global financial sector but…

  • Ripple Eyes $20B Acquisition of Circle Amid Stablecoin Battle

    Ripple Eyes $20B Acquisition of Circle Amid Stablecoin Battle

    Blockchain powerhouse Ripple has reportedly quadrupled its initial offer to acquire Circle, the issuer of the $61.7 billion USDC stablecoin. This dramatic move underlines Ripple’s ambitions to dominate the stablecoin sector, a critical battleground in the crypto industry. Ripple’s Escalating Bid: From $5 Billion to $20 Billion Initial reports revealed Ripple’s $4–5 billion offer for…

  • Ripple Acquires Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion: A Game-Changer in Crypto Prime Brokerage

    Ripple Acquires Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion: A Game-Changer in Crypto Prime Brokerage

    Ripple is making waves with its $1.25 billion acquisition of crypto-friendly prime brokerage Hidden Road, marking one of the largest deals in the digital asset industry. This strategic move positions Ripple as the first crypto company to operate a global, multi-asset prime broker, offering services across foreign exchange (FX), digital assets, derivatives, swaps, and fixed…

  • Brad Garlinghouse Confident XRP Will Enter US Digital Asset Stockpile

    Brad Garlinghouse Confident XRP Will Enter US Digital Asset Stockpile

    Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse remains optimistic about XRP’s growing regulatory acceptance, predicting that it could soon become part of the US Digital Asset Stockpile. He also expects the SEC to approve XRP ETFs by late 2025, paving the way for broader institutional adoption. XRP’s Role in the US Digital Asset Stockpile In March 2025, former…

  • XRP Soars 10% as Ripple CEO Confirms SEC Drops Appeal

    XRP Soars 10% as Ripple CEO Confirms SEC Drops Appeal

    XRP surged 10% following an announcement by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to end its appeal in their long-standing legal battle. This marks a significant win for Ripple and the broader cryptocurrency industry. Ripple’s Victory: A Turning Point Brad Garlinghouse broke the news in a dramatic…

  • Ripple Overtakes Ethereum as South Korea’s Second Favourite Cryptocurrency

    Ripple Overtakes Ethereum as South Korea’s Second Favourite Cryptocurrency

    A recent survey reveals that Ripple (XRP) has surpassed Ethereum (ETH) as the second-most preferred cryptocurrency among South Korean investors, while Bitcoin (BTC) retains its top position. Bitcoin Leads, XRP Climbs to Second Place Between December 24 and 26, 2024, Korean news outlet News1 surveyed over 5,220 investors about their preferred cryptocurrencies. The poll focused…