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XRP Faces Liquidity Test as Stablecoin Supply on XRPL Surges
XRP's price rebound and a $1.1 billion stablecoin supply on the XRP Ledger are putting the network's liquidity and value-capture claims under scrutiny as decentralized exchange activity accelerates.
XRP Ledger Upgrade Forces Outdated Servers to Update or Disconnect
A major XRP Ledger protocol update has gone live, enforcing new transaction rules and putting non-updated servers at risk of being blocked as the network prepares for a future lending protocol rollout.
XRP Healthcare shuts down after wallet flaw exposes user funds
XRP Healthcare is closing operations after a critical wallet vulnerability led to the theft of over $450,000 in user assets. The project will delist its tokens and urges users to abandon compromised wallet credentials.
BIS Prototype on XRP Ledger Shows Why Supply Squeeze Is Unlikely
A new Bank for International Settlements prototype uses the XRP Ledger to verify official statistics, but its design sharply limits the amount of XRP burned-challenging the idea that institutional adoption will drive major token scarcity
XRP ETF Investors Add $320M Despite $746M in Unrealized Losses
U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $320.8 million in net inflows in the first half of the year, even as their combined holdings remained $746 million below cost, highlighting persistent investor demand amid steep paper losses
XRP Short Sellers Face Mounting Pressure as Open Interest Surges
Leveraged funds have sharply increased their net short positions on CME XRP futures, even as open interest and token price rebound, setting up a potential squeeze if upward momentum continues
XRPL Study Finds Small Peer Changes Can Triple Network Resilience
A new analysis of the XRP Ledger shows that adding just a few extra peer connections per node could sharply increase the network's ability to withstand targeted attacks, raising the threshold for consensus failure from 11% to 38%
Evernorth's Nasdaq Bid Tests XRP Per Share Growth Ambitions
Evernorth Holdings faces a pivotal shareholder vote on a Nasdaq merger that would authorize up to 10 billion shares, challenging the company to grow XRP per share through capital raises and yield strategies while managing dilution risk
XRP Faces Critical Resistance After 22% Rally Triggers Short Squeeze
XRP's rapid 22% price jump forced millions in short liquidations and now brings the token to a key resistance zone, where traders are watching for signs of a sustained breakout or a reversal back toward recent lows
Ripple Expands Korean Presence With Jeonbuk Bank Cross-Border Deal
Ripple has signed its third major partnership in South Korea this year, enabling Jeonbuk Bank to offer near-instant cross-border payments for businesses and content creators as local crypto exchanges face declining revenues
XRP Network Activity Hits Highs but Price Stalls Near $1
XRP's on-chain activity and address growth have surged, while whale deposits to Binance have dropped sharply. Yet, the token's price remains stuck near $1 as spot demand and ETF inflows slow.
XRP Drops Below $1 as Leverage Rises and Security Concerns Mount
XRP fell under the $1 mark for the first time since late 2024, as renewed leverage and thin liquidity amplified selling pressure. A bridge exploit draining nearly 200,000 XRP added to market anxiety amid shifting trader sentiment.
21Shares XRP ETF Shrinks 54% as Redemptions Trigger $13M Loss
The 21Shares XRP ETF saw its assets cut by more than half in the first half of 2026, as falling XRP prices and heavy investor redemptions combined to lock in over $13 million in realized losses for the fund.
Canary XRP ETF Sees $82M Inflows but Net Assets Drop on Price Slide
Canary Capital's XRP ETF attracted $82 million in new share activity, yet unrealized losses from XRP's declining price erased nearly twice that value, leaving the fund's net assets sharply lower despite a 31% increase in token holdings
XRP Faces Uphill Battle as AI Stocks Outperform Crypto Returns
XRP's price has dropped sharply over the past year, with ETF inflows falling short of expectations and investor attention shifting to AI stocks that offer stronger returns and lower risk than most cryptocurrencies
Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Puts XRP's Institutional Role in Doubt
Ripple's launch of the Mint platform and RLUSD stablecoin is shifting institutional focus away from XRP, raising questions about the token's long-term demand and its place in Ripple's ecosystem
XRPL Eyes Confidential Transfers for $530M in Tokenized Assets
A proposed XRPL upgrade would let institutions encrypt tokenized asset balances and payment amounts, aiming to address privacy concerns for over $530 million in non-stablecoin real-world assets on the ledger
Clarity Act's Fate Could Reshape XRP's Institutional Future
The Clarity Act's passage or delay in Congress may determine whether XRP and similar institution-focused cryptocurrencies see a surge in adoption or remain sidelined, with the 2026 U.S. midterm elections set to influence the outcome
XRP Faces Volatility as Regulatory Clarity Looms for 2027
XRP's price has dropped sharply in 2026, but new U.S. crypto legislation and growing interest in tokenized real-world assets could set the stage for a pivotal year ahead. Ripple's evolving role in payments and banking remains in focus.
XRP ETFs Lead Altcoin Inflows as Rivals Struggle for New Capital
XRP exchange-traded funds extended their four-month inflow streak in July, attracting nearly twice as much new capital as Solana ETFs, while most other altcoin funds saw little or no net investment
XRP Ledger Agentic Payments Could Reach 100 Million
Agentic payments on the XRP Ledger have passed 1 million, and RippleX expects the total could climb toward 100 million as AI software agents gain wallets and settle API fees around the clock
XRPL Validators Block Exploit, Forcing Rewrite of Key Ledger Upgrades
A critical flaw in proposed XRP Ledger amendments could have let attackers drain user accounts through transaction fees. Validators intervened before mainnet activation, prompting a rewrite and delaying new features.
Fake Flare Network Site Drains $8.5M in XRP From Investors
A fraudulent staking website posing as Flare Network stole 3.4 million XRP from 71 investors in South Korea, with losses potentially exceeding $18 million as authorities investigate further victims and frozen assets.
How to Track a Crypto Transfer Using a Blockchain Explorer
Verifying a cryptocurrency transfer requires the correct network, a full transaction hash, and careful review of status, addresses, and confirmations. Here's how to avoid common mistakes and security risks when checking your crypto transaction.
XRP Faces Liquidity Risk as Derivatives Outpace Spot Market
XRP's open interest in derivatives now dwarfs its spot trading volume, raising the risk of sharp price swings if traders unwind positions after the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.
Is XRP a Scam or Just Controversial Crypto Infrastructure
XRP faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny and concentration risks, but evidence does not support claims that it is a classic crypto scam. Here's how to distinguish facts from myths and assess the real risks for U.S. users and investors