The Ripple vs SEC lawsuit officially ended in August 2025 when both parties dismissed their appeals, leaving Judge Torres's 2023 ruling and 2024 final judgment intact. Ripple must pay a $125 million penalty and abide by a permanent injunction restricting direct institutional XRP sales in the US, though secondary market XRP trading remains legal. The case clarified XRP's legal status as a non-security on secondary markets but left operational restrictions on Ripple's institutional business. The pending CLARITY Act could solidify this framework into binding federal law, while Ripple continues to adapt its US institutional offerings to comply with existing restrictions.
XRP's network burn rate surged 17% in one day, signaling increased transaction volume and network usage even as the broader crypto market remains weak. This rise in activity suggests renewed investor interest, particularly from institutional players,...
Swift announced that from November 2026, cross-border payments must comply with the ISO 20022 standard, specifically banning fully unstructured postal addresses in CBPR+ messages to avoid payment delays or rejections. This update aims to improve data...
XRP's price faces pressure with a key support level at $1.13 at risk of breaking due to rising exchange inflows, which have surged to the highest since August 2025. This increase suggests large holders may be preparing to sell amid worsening macroeco...
Bitcoin and Ethereum led gains in the crypto market with prices rising 1.31% and 1.58% respectively, driven by increased spot demand. However, trading volumes in derivatives and DeFi sectors dropped significantly, indicating cautious investor behavio...
High-net-worth crypto investors are focusing their purchases on Bitcoin and Ethereum, which together account for the majority of buying activity, reflecting a preference for liquidity and market stability. Meanwhile, several smaller altcoins show ext...
