CME Group will launch 24/7 trading for its entire crypto futures suite, including XRP, starting May 29 at 4:00 p.m. CT. This move eliminates weekend closures, allowing institutional investors to hedge and trade XRP futures continuously on a regulated platform. The expansion covers other digital assets like Bitcoin, Ether, and altcoins, supported by a market-maker program to ensure liquidity during off-hours. This change aligns CME with crypto-native exchanges and addresses institutional demand for round-the-clock regulated trading, enhancing price discovery and risk management for XRP holders.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that XRP's legal standing is robust due to its court victory over the SEC, making it less dependent on the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify crypto regulations. Even if the U.S. Senate fails to pass the bill, XRP'...
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has surpassed a $2 billion market capitalization, rapidly approaching PayPal USD's $2.87 billion. Launched in December 2024, RLUSD is one of the fastest-growing regulated stablecoins, with significant minting activity boosti...
Cryptocurrency markets experienced notable gains with Bitcoin rising 6.4% to $77,338 and Ethereum up 4.2% to $2,427. Several altcoins showed significant increases, including BCH up 28.3%, ZEC up 21.2%, and PEPE surging 22.4%. These movements indicate...
Pi Network's price rose about 4% to $0.0939, approaching the key $0.10 level amid a broad cryptocurrency market rally. The wider crypto market surged over 6%, with Bitcoin hitting a 14-week high of $79,500. Pi Network's recent boost follows the launc...
Ripple has supported the XRP Ledger's PermissionDelegationV1_1 amendment, part of the XRPL v3.3.0 upgrade, allowing accounts to delegate transaction permissions securely. This feature aims to attract regulated institutions and enterprise applications...
