The XRP Ledger's latest update, version 3.3.0, introduces a proposed 'Confidential Transfers' feature allowing institutions to encrypt token balances and transfer amounts for certain tokenized assets while keeping accounts and token types visible. This upgrade targets the growing market of tokenized real-world assets on XRPL, which currently holds about $1.38 billion, including $530 million outside the largest issuer RLUSD. The feature aims to enhance privacy for institutional users by hiding transaction amounts but still verifying their validity cryptographically. The amendment and five other institutional-focused changes require at least 80% validator support for two weeks before activation, with adoption by major issuers like Aviva and Ondo yet to be seen.
Open interest in altcoin futures for ZEC, BNB, ARB, XRP, and SOL has surged, with ZEC reaching a record $2.4 billion amid a price rally past $1,000 that liquidated $34 million in shorts. This rise reflects aggressive speculative leverage rather than ...
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez predicts XRP could reach $60 by 2026 if it first closes above $3.66 monthly, breaking a decade-long resistance. Currently trading around $1.42, XRP must rally 158% to hit this breakout level, with a potential market cap so...
Alex Jones sparked debate by suggesting governments could seize cryptocurrencies like XRP during a severe crisis. However, current U.S. FDIC rules do not support confiscation of privately held XRP, as crypto assets are not insured deposits. European ...
Prediction markets currently assign a 67% probability that XRP will reach $2 by the end of 2027, with lower odds earlier in the year. XRP is trading below $1.50 but shows bullish technical signs, including trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving ...
Ripple announced that former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan will open the invitation-only Institutional Summit on October 27, kicking off Swell 2026 in New York City. The event combines Ripple's Swell and XRPL Apex conferences, focusin...
