A leaked SWIFT-branded slide shows Ripple positioned centrally in SWIFT's updated payment flow, implying XRP could serve as an optional liquidity layer alongside SWIFT's messaging system rather than replacing it. This has sparked debate among analysts about the extent of XRP's integration, with some pointing to Euro Exim Bank's use of XRP via RippleNet as early adoption evidence. While no current SWIFT system uses XRP for settlements, the leaked slide and related documents suggest Ripple might complement SWIFT's infrastructure, potentially impacting XRP's future value. The situation remains speculative and closely watched by investors.
In August 2026, seven U.S. spot XRP ETFs reached a record $125 million in daily trading volume, with cumulative net inflows hitting $1.57 billion. Whale investors accumulated 380 million XRP tokens in one week, signaling strong institutional interest...
XRP whales withdrew 231 million tokens worth $335 million from Binance in a single day, the highest in six months. This large outflow coincided with a 70% price increase and a $44 billion rise in XRP's market capitalization over three days. Futures t...
Ripple Prime reportedly raised $275 million through a private bond sale, potentially using XRP as collateral. This move could allow Ripple to borrow against its XRP holdings without selling tokens, reducing market pressure from token sales. The bond,...
Cryptex Finance filed an amended registration for its Digital Market Cap ETF, assigning XRP a 4.88% fund weighting and mentioning potential additional XRP releases from escrow if the CLARITY Act passes. The filing's claim about Ripple releasing more ...
A recent SEC filing for the Cryptex Digital Market Cap ETF suggests Ripple could release more XRP from escrow if the U.S. passes the CLARITY Act. Currently, Ripple releases up to 1 billion XRP monthly but re-locks most, resulting in a net increase of...
