The Exa Card, linked to Uphold and operating via the Exactly Protocol, allows eligible U.S. users to borrow against their XRP holdings and spend through a Visa virtual card without selling their tokens upfront. This crypto-backed lending mimics traditional securities-backed loans, offering credit lines without triggering taxable sales. However, users face risks such as forced liquidation if XRP's value drops sharply, which could lead to automatic sales and taxable events. The card has no annual fee or credit check, with flexible repayment options, but terms vary by state and involve smart contract risks.
Standard Chartered's Dubai branch now provides regulated institutional custody for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, allowing eligible clients to hold the dollar-pegged stablecoin securely. The bank is collaborating with Ripple and LMAX Gr...
In October 2026, AI agents on the XRP Ledger processed 13.9 million transactions across 196 merchants, marking a significant milestone in on-chain activity. However, despite the high volume, the total value of these AI-assisted payments remains relat...
Evernorth has appointed Hugo Jeandesboz, former co-chief investment officer at Coinbase Asset Management, to oversee its $672 million XRP treasury. This move comes after Evernorth completed a SPAC merger and plans to list on Nasdaq. Jeandesboz will s...
Standard Chartered has introduced an institutional custody service for RLUSD, Ripple's dollar-pegged stablecoin, integrating collateral workflows with Ripple and LMAX. This service targets professional clients needing regulated, bank-grade custody li...
Dogecoin saw the largest 24-hour increase in derivatives open interest among major cryptocurrencies, rising 5.68% to $241 million as traders increased exposure. Other top assets like Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP also experienced gains in open inte...
