CME Group and Nasdaq have introduced a new regulated crypto index that includes XRP, Stellar (XLM), Chainlink (LINK), Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Bitcoin Cash. This index allows institutional investors to trade futures contracts settled in cash, providing diversified crypto exposure without holding tokens directly. The launch meets market demand for a transparent and governed benchmark, with initial trading showing moderate volume and interest mainly from mid-sized and algorithmic traders. This development sets a foundation for broader adoption of these altcoins in traditional financial markets.
XRP is currently facing a potential 15% decline, approaching the lower Bollinger Band at around $0.93, which threatens its key $1 support level. Despite institutional inflows and the presence of US XRP ETFs, the token's price is weakening amid low ma...
Ripple has introduced the XRPL AI Starter Kit, a new developer toolkit enabling AI agents to autonomously handle payments on the XRP Ledger using XRP and RLUSD. The toolkit supports the x402 payment standard, allowing AI-driven transactions for servi...
Mastercard introduced Agent Pay for Machines (AP4M), a new payment framework designed for AI agents to conduct continuous, high-frequency, low-value transactions autonomously. This system allows machines to make microtransactions instantly and secure...
Mastercard introduced Agent Pay for Machines (AP4M), a new program allowing AI agents to autonomously conduct high-speed, low-cost payment transactions. Supported by over 30 partners including Aave, Coinbase, OKX, Polygon, Ripple, and Solana, AP4M co...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has overtaken Ethereum and Solana as the leading blockchain network for tokenized U.S. Treasury products issued by Ondo Finance, holding about $274 million in value on-chain. This milestone highlights XRPL's growing role in inst...
