SWIFT has activated a new blockchain-based interlinking solution allowing 17 pilot banks to transact tokenized deposits on a mutual ledger, aiming for 24/7 payments and improved liquidity. This blockchain layer acts as an orchestration and messaging platform over existing SWIFT infrastructure, not replacing traditional settlement systems. Chainlink facilitates interoperability between SWIFT and various distributed ledgers, while XRP is used optionally through separate partnerships, not as the core settlement asset. This development signals growing institutional adoption of tokenization and interoperable payment rails, enabling multiple crypto networks to compete for real-world financial flows.
Tokenized real-world assets on the XRP Ledger have surged from $24 million in early 2023 to $4.4 billion by mid-2024, signaling strong adoption despite XRP's price volatility. Industry experts link this growth to a broader $5.5 trillion tokenization ...
Ripple has launched a $250,000 grant program to support US businesses owned by military veterans and their spouses. The initiative, run in partnership with nonprofit Hire Heroes USA, awarded $10,000 grants to 25 veteran-owned businesses, along with t...
Ripple's XRP has declined by 2.23% in the last 24 hours and 6.83% over the past month, continuing a downtrend that began after a peak in August 2025. Indicators show reduced speculative activity and low accumulation, with prices struggling to break a...
XRP is trading around $1.07 despite a 2.45% drop in 24 hours, with a 22.65% increase in trading volume as investors mark the one-year anniversary of a pivotal US court ruling that classified XRP as not a security in retail exchange sales. This legal ...
The XRP Ledger's major upgrade to version 3.2.0 launched weeks ago, but only 43% of nodes have upgraded so far, slowing full network improvements. While 89% of key validators have updated, a crucial amendment fixCleanup3_2_0 lacks the 80% support nee...
