A consortium including Hana Financial TI, XRPL Korea, and Axelar successfully tested a Korean won (KRW) stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, using native protocols rather than third-party smart contracts. This proof-of-concept demonstrated compliance features like wallet whitelisting, asset recovery, and cross-chain integration, aiming to meet South Korea's regulatory standards. The initiative could enable direct on-chain foreign exchange operations and position XRP Ledger as core infrastructure for Korea's digital won if regulators approve. This marks a significant step toward integrating blockchain technology into Korea's banking sector.
Jake Claver suggests BlackRock could file for an XRP ETF amid rising institutional interest in the XRP Ledger, which is being explored by major firms like Mastercard and Franklin Templeton. Ripple has enhanced XRPL’s utility with stablecoin integrati...
XRP has rebounded sharply, rising 13% in 24 hours to $1.28, driven by significant buying from large holders known as whales who now control over 74% of the supply. This recovery follows a period of low sentiment in 2026, with renewed confidence fuele...
XRP surged to $1.27, breaking out of a descending triangle and liquidating $6.07 million in short positions within 24 hours. The price surpassed key Fibonacci levels with strong volume, signaling renewed bullish momentum. South Korea's Upbit exchange...
XRP is testing resistance around $1.25 but faces risk of a bull trap as many traders are short, betting on a price drop. Funding rates show extreme negative sentiment, indicating heavy bearish positioning even as retail activity dries up. Institution...
XRP traded sideways with a 13.68% gain in the past 24 hours, reaching $1.28 after a recent liquidity boost. Despite a drop in social media sentiment to an eight-month low, analysts see potential for a bullish breakout, citing historical rebounds duri...
