In August 2026, XRP saw a 280% surge in whale transactions exceeding $1 million within 24 hours, with over 38 such transfers recorded. This spike follows a week where whales accumulated more than 380 million XRP, indicating increased large-holder engagement rather than a reactionary move. However, the intent behind these large transfers remains unclear as no corresponding exchange inflows or price changes have been observed. XRP's unique market structure, with concentrated holders and Ripple's token releases, makes tracking whale activity particularly significant for understanding potential market shifts.
XRP's market capitalization is closing in on Binance Coin (BNB), with about a $10 billion gap as XRP stands near $85 billion and BNB around $95 billion. XRP's network shows increased payment volume and new accounts, but some transaction metrics have ...
On September 8, XRP spot ETFs attracted approximately $1.55 million in net inflows, making it the only cryptocurrency ETF to record daily gains. In contrast, ETFs for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperliquid experienced net withdrawals on the same ...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is set to release Lending Protocol v1.1 with version 3.4.0 next week, improving its native lending infrastructure even before the original lending amendments have reached the required validator activation threshold. This upgrade...
The U.S. Senate is set for a procedural vote on the revised 630-page CLARITY Act on September 15, which includes new rules for DeFi protocols and digital-asset activities by credit unions. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for crypto mar...
The XRP Ledger recorded a 26% increase in payment volume, moving nearly 463 million XRP worth over $620 million at current prices. However, this surge contrasts with a 22.4% drop in active users and only slight growth in new accounts, suggesting the ...
