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Ripple renews blockchain research partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi through 2027, boosting XRP Ledger innovation.

Protocol Fundamentals
12 Aug 2026
UToday
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Ripple has extended its blockchain research partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi until 2027, reinforcing the university's role as a regional hub for blockchain research and talent development. The collaboration, part of Ripple's University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), focuses on hands-on research on the XRP Ledger and expanding blockchain education. Ripple's Middle East & Africa Managing Director, Reece Merrick, expressed excitement about upcoming innovations from this partnership. Meanwhile, XRP's large-holder wallets continue to grow despite market cap declines, indicating strong investor confidence.

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