Frii World has launched a payment system allowing users to spend XRP and RLUSD instantly at retail checkouts using QR codes, tested successfully by former Ripple CTO David Schwartz. This innovation works on existing merchant hardware through over-the-air updates, requiring minimal changes for businesses and offering faster settlements and lower fees. The development marks a significant step toward real-world blockchain payment adoption, with growing ecosystem momentum ahead of XRPL Cancun 2026. Frii World terminals are already used for event ticket purchases, signaling broader practical use of XRP Ledger payments beyond trading.
Ethereum futures long positions among top traders increased by over 3 percentage points across both USDT- and coin-margined markets, indicating a broad-based shift in short-term sentiment. This rise suggests heightened attention on ETH compared to ot...
Bitcoin held steady around $65,500 while Ethereum surpassed $1,900 for the first time since February, amid softer-than-expected inflation data that boosted stock markets. Despite geopolitical tensions with Iran, investors showed cautious optimism, wi...
Ripple executives urged the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, warning that rejecting the bill would maintain regulatory gaps exposing crypto users to risks similar to the FTX collapse. The Act aims to clarify oversight by sharing authority between...
Bitcoin is recovering after a long downtrend, stabilizing around $65,000 and aiming to break key resistance levels at $68,500 and $74,500. Ethereum is performing better, approaching its 100-day EMA resistance near $1,944 with strong buying momentum. ...
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...
