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 markets, a key issue for XRP and Ripple, whose executives view the vote as crucial for regulatory clarity and broader crypto adoption. However, bipartisan agreement remains elusive due to unresolved ethics concerns and opposition from various groups, making the vote a significant test of Washington's ability to legislate crypto regulation. XRP's price has fluctuated ahead of the vote, reflecting market anticipation.
XRP whale dominance in centralized exchange outflows has sharply declined from 82% on Sept. 29 to 46.7% on Oct. 8, a 27% drop. This indicates that large holders are less dominant in moving XRP off exchanges compared to retail investors, though it doe...
XRPL developers released an emergency software update (version 3.4.1) in late September to fix undisclosed security vulnerabilities, temporarily withholding the source code to prevent attacks. Operators were urged to upgrade before the Oct 9 activati...
Ripple's XRPL is undergoing major upgrades in 2026, enhancing privacy with ConfidentialTransfer features that hide token balances using zero-knowledge proofs, while maintaining regulatory compliance. The network is also integrating AI-driven autonomo...
XRP's price fell about 14% from $1.60 on September 23 to around $1.38 on October 9, testing a critical support level at $1.32. The token's rebound faces pressure as it remains below the $1.60 resistance level identified in recent technical analysis. ...
On October 8, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant net outflows totaling $244.1 million, while Ether ETFs also saw $72.5 million withdrawn. In contrast, XRP ETFs attracted about $8.2 million in net inflows, benefiting from a l...
