The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed its largest update in decades to transfer-agent rules, explicitly incorporating blockchain-based recordkeeping and tokenized securities into a framework originally designed for paper share certificates. This proposal aims to modernize how registered transfer agents maintain ownership records and process securities transfers, reflecting current technologies like blockchain. While still a proposal open for public comment, it signals a shift toward accommodating tokenized securities and digital wallets in regulated markets. This development aligns with Ripple's ongoing efforts to build tokenization infrastructure, though the SEC has not given special regulatory status to any blockchain, including the XRP Ledger.
Despite a recent crypto rally in August, prediction market bettors see significant downside risks for ethereum (ETH), XRP, and solana (SOL) through the end of 2026. Markets like Polymarket and Kalshi show high probabilities of ETH touching lower pric...
Binance's XRP reserves have decreased from 3.1 billion to 2.6 billion tokens since November 2025, marking an outflow of roughly 500 million XRP despite a 63% price drop from $3.66 to around $1.34. This decline coincides with the launch of spot XRP ET...
The Solana Foundation auctioned nine logo ad spots on its X profile picture, raising over $157,000 in USDC within hours to support Nepal's flood disaster relief. The auction allows bidders to place logos on Solana's profile for a week, combining char...
The cryptocurrency market demonstrated resilience despite macroeconomic challenges, with institutional investors increasing capital in major altcoins like Solana and XRP. Bitcoin remained stable near $82,000 after a strong rally, while altcoins outpe...
The Bitwise spot XRP ETF has surpassed $507 million in assets under management, holding 364.8 million XRP tokens, even as XRP's price consolidates between $1.36 and $1.38 after an 8.2% drop from its August peak. This growth indicates significant inst...
