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 XRP's blockchain aims to replace outdated payment systems with faster, cheaper cross-border transactions.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.
XRP closed the week at $1.09, its lowest weekly close in almost two years, and has continued sliding to around $1.03, down 3.47% over the past week and 43.94% year-to-date. This decline contrasts with gains in nearly all other major cryptocurrencies,...
Major cryptocurrencies saw price declines, with Bitcoin dropping 2.1% to $63,925 and Ethereum falling 2.8% to $1,873.93. Other notable coins like Binance Coin and Solana also declined, reflecting a broad market pullback. Stablecoins remained steady n...
Cryptocurrency prices showed a general downward trend, with Bitcoin falling 1.5% to $64,076 and Ethereum down 2.5% to $1,874. Other major coins like Binance Coin and XRP also saw declines. Stablecoins remained steady around $1. This mixed market move...
After a sharp selloff and rebound, XRP has been trading in a very tight range between $1.008 and $1.05 for about 16 hours, showing little movement. This price compression suggests a standoff between buyers and sellers, with the next decisive break ab...
The U.S. Senate missed its chance to vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess, making September critical for crypto regulation. If the CLARITY Act fails, the existing SEC-CFTC joint guidance from March 2026, which classifies XRP as a digital ...
