SWIFT recently announced its blockchain-based ledger is ready for deployment, sparking debate on whether XRP needs SWIFT for global adoption. Analysts argue XRP already connects to over 13,000 banks through Ripple's network, making it independent of SWIFT. XRP's blockchain aims to replace outdated payment systems with faster, cheaper cross-border transactions. Experts emphasize XRP's value lies in its growing technology and adoption, not its relationship with SWIFT, suggesting XRP's future depends on its own continuous development rather than legacy systems.
Ripple has recommended retiring the XLS-38 amendment, a native cross-chain bridge for the XRP Ledger that never activated on mainnet due to low validator support and Axelar handling XRPL-EVM bridging. This move will remove over 10,000 lines of unused...
Bitwise reported about $100 million in net inflows on August 27 across its U.S. crypto exchange-traded products, with Solana funds leading at roughly $40 million, followed by Bitcoin at $22 million and Hyperliquid at $20 million. The Solana Staking E...
Ripple has recommended withdrawing the pending XChainBridge (XLS-38) amendment for the XRP Ledger after deciding that its primary use case—connecting the XRPL mainnet with an EVM-compatible sidechain—is already fulfilled by Axelar. The amendment woul...
US-listed XRP ETFs attracted $28.14 million on August 26, marking the second-largest daily inflow in 2026, led by Bitwise with $13.12 million. Whale wallets accumulated about 460 million XRP tokens, the strongest since February, signaling strong inst...
XRP's derivatives market is experiencing the highest sell pressure of the year, even as open interest and whale-sized orders increase. This indicates a tug of war between buyers and sellers, with futures flow currently dominated by sellers. While XRP...
