Ripple executive Reece Merrick compared the current state of crypto payments to early e-commerce around 2000, when online shopping was minimal due to lack of trust and infrastructure. He highlighted that scalable blockchains, stablecoins, regulated fiat on-ramps, and simple wallets are now building the foundation similar to broadband and smartphones for e-commerce. Ripple is focusing on stablecoins and cross-border payments to drive adoption, but XRP token demand remains separate from payment ledger use. Merrick emphasized that widespread crypto payment adoption depends on improved infrastructure, regulation, and consumer trust, much like how e-commerce became mainstream after years of development.
Security firm Halborn completed a re-audit of Ripple's XRP Ledger Lending Protocol, finding no critical or high-risk issues. The review focused on recent code changes related to fixed-term loans and Single Asset Vaults, confirming the protocol aligns...
The Trump administration is pushing for the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, to pass before Congress's August recess. The bill aims to clarify rules on token classifications and institutional participation, potentially boosting Bitcoin an...
XRP's price hovers near the critical $1.10 support level as the broader cryptocurrency market faces pressure from macroeconomic uncertainty and weak risk appetite. The token has seen declines across multiple time frames, reflecting sustained selling ...
XRP has fallen back to its lowest levels of 2026, trading near $1.05-$1.10 after losing key support at $1.28. Despite ongoing selling pressure and declining network activity, some technical indicators suggest the downward momentum may be nearing exha...
Bitcoin is experiencing significant outflows as institutional investors move capital into AI stocks and upcoming tech IPOs like SpaceX and Anthropic. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their second-largest three-week outflow on record, and CME Bitcoin futures ope...
