Nik Bougalis, a key Ripple developer and cryptographer, has returned to update the XRP Ledger's core code, focusing on improving security and performance. His changes include refactoring foundational data types to 64-bit elements and removing unsafe pointers, which enhances code safety and network reliability. This move comes as Ripple integrates real-world assets and navigates evolving U.S. regulations, reinforcing the platform's engineering strength. The return is endorsed by Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz, highlighting its significance for the XRP ecosystem's future.
As of Sep 26, 2026 17:01 WIB, XRP trades at Rp27.612 on Pluang with a 1-day change of -0.74%. The platform shows a strong buying interest with 80% of order activity on XRP being buy orders, while typical holders keep their positions for about 71 days. This trading behavior highlights sustained investor engagement despite the slight price dip.
The XRP Ledger is shifting from just fast payments to a broader financial platform with stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) reaching $2.4 billion in circulation, Flare's FXRP token enabling programmable XRP in DeFi, and the introduction of a native lending...
XRP surged 7.7% on September 18, rising from about $1.30 to $1.40, following Bitwise's filing of a Post-Effective Amendment for its existing XRP ETF with the SEC. This filing was not a new ETF approval but an update to an already operating fund liste...
Kalshi's market predicts XRP could reach $1.70 by the end of September, though the contract for this price trades at just 32 cents, implying about a one-in-three chance. XRP has already surpassed $1.40, $1.50, and $1.60 strikes this month but faces c...
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has reached a circulating supply of about 2.49 billion tokens, surpassing the $2 billion milestone reported in August. The increase reflects growing issuance primarily on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), where RLUSD accounts for over ...
Bitwise and Franklin Templeton ETF clients have recently purchased $22.65 million worth of XRP, signaling growing institutional interest in XRP-linked exchange-traded products. This influx supports positive momentum for XRP's price, with market odds ...
