XRP Ledger (XRPL) has proposed six protocol upgrades, including a key privacy feature called 'Confidential Transfers' aimed at institutional users. These upgrades require 80% validator approval over two weeks to activate, with voting currently ongoing. Despite technical progress, XRP's price remains subdued around $1.04 due to ongoing U.S. regulatory uncertainty, especially delays in the CLARITY Act, which affects asset classification. Market liquidity and risk appetite have weakened, while Ripple's escrow activity suggests cautious supply pressure. The outcome of validator votes and U.S. policy developments will be critical for XRP's future market direction.
Bitcoin traded around $77,000, slightly up but under pressure ahead of crucial US inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. The broader crypto market also faced declines amid rising oil prices and high...
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez projects XRP could reach $60 if it closes monthly above $3.66, a significant rise from its current $1.35 price. Former Ripple exec David Schwartz also suggested XRP might eventually overtake Bitcoin by growing faster, not ...
The XRP Ledger is preparing for a significant software upgrade, version 3.4.0, which will include the new Lending Protocol v1.1 to enhance its decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities. This update aims to improve on the current Lending Protocol v1.0...
Ripple has expanded its GSmart platform to include AI agents that monitor corporate treasury operations and suggest actions based on company policies, while keeping final approval with human treasury personnel. The system uses deterministic calculati...
Senate Republicans have introduced a new 630-page version of the CLARITY Act, a significant crypto regulation bill affecting Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum. The updated bill clarifies distinctions between decentralized and non-decentralized finance proto...
