SWIFT is developing a blockchain-based settlement system using tokenized bank deposits on Ethereum, but it does not incorporate XRP. This has reignited debate about XRP's value, with experts arguing that while tokenized deposits improve same-currency transfers, they do not solve the need for liquidity in currency conversion. XRP could still play a crucial role as a bridge asset to facilitate faster and more efficient cross-currency exchanges, addressing the inefficiencies of traditional correspondent banking. However, it remains uncertain if banks will adopt XRP given SWIFT's preference for controlled, institution-led solutions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced at Ripple's Swell conference that the Treasury will collaborate with the SEC and CFTC to regulate crypto following the Senate's narrow rejection of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The failure of the...
XRP traded at $1.32 as of 3:29 a.m. ET on October 28, marking a 1.99% increase over the previous 24 hours. This price movement indicates a modest upward trend in the digital asset market for XRP. Investors may see this as a positive sign amid ongoing...
Moody’s has assigned an A2 long-term rating and a P-1 short-term rating to Ripple’s USD-denominated stablecoin RLUSD, marking one of the first formal credit ratings for a blockchain-native stablecoin. The A2 rating indicates low long-term credit risk...
On October 27, 2026, Zcash (ZEC) was the only altcoin spot ETF to record net inflows, attracting fresh capital amid mixed flows in the altcoin ETF market. Solana (SOL) spot ETFs experienced $19.16 million in net outflows, continuing withdrawals for a...
Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO highlights Nov. 5 as a key date to watch XRP's price movement following the Ripple Swell 2026 conference held from Oct. 27-29 in New York City. The analysis reviews nine past Swell events from 2017 to 2025 but cautions tha...
