Stellar (XLM) surged 50% after a new DTCC partnership launched tokenized assets on its blockchain, while XRP remained down 29% year-to-date despite earlier DTCC integration news. The key difference is that Stellar's integration offers direct utility through tokenized stocks and ETFs, driving real demand, whereas XRP's DTCC involvement is limited to Ripple Prime's brokerage unit without direct token use. XRP's larger market cap also makes it harder to move on abstract news. However, XRP investors may see growth later in 2025 with potential U.S. regulatory approval and Ripple's IPO, which could unlock major institutional interest.
The XRP Ledger's fixCleanup3_2_0 amendment has entered its final two-week activation countdown after securing 85.71% validator support, surpassing the required 80% threshold. This upgrade bundles multiple protocol fixes for lending, permissioned doma...
XRP has risen 5% recently and is testing resistance at $1.13 amid a potential inverse head and shoulders pattern signaling a 20% rally to $1.45. This bullish setup is supported by positive momentum indicators and hopes of a delayed Fed rate hike. How...
Paradex, a decentralized derivatives exchange, has integrated a Request for Quote (RFQ) engine that recently executed a $23 million XRP options block. This integration aims to enhance on-chain liquidity for XRP options by combining on-chain and off-c...
XRP has been officially classified as a cryptocurrency by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) in its educational Learning Center, marking a significant step in its integration with traditional finance. This classification includes guid...
XRP is stabilizing near $1.12, a key level traders watch to determine if a rebound or further decline will occur. Despite recent gains, the medium-term trend remains bearish with XRP down over 9% in 30 days and about 20% over 60-90 days. The token tr...
