Ripple Strikes $200M Deal With Rail to Dominate Global Stablecoin Payments

Ripple aims to build the world’s most advanced stablecoin payments network through its $200 million Rail acquisition, targeting global infrastructure, real-time settlement, and institutional-grade compliance. Ripple Acquiring Rail to Build the Ultimate Stablecoin Payments Powerhouse Ripple announced on Aug. 7, 2025, that it will acquire Rail, a payments infrastructure platform focused on stablecoin transactions, in … Read more

Blackrock Will File for Spot XRP ETF, Says Expert as Finish Line Approaches

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is believed to be targeting spot XRP, according to an ETF expert, signaling a major push as crypto demand and momentum accelerate. Blackrock Could Be Closing in on Spot XRP ETF, Expert Says Nate Geraci, president of registered investment advisor Novadius Wealth Management, joined the Thinking Crypto podcast, published … Read more

Ripple v SEC: Case Officially Over, Appeals Dropped, XRP Eyes Breakout

XRP shatters legal shackles as the SEC case finally closes, unlocking Ripple’s full-scale expansion, regulatory clarity for crypto, and a tidal wave of market momentum. Ripple v SEC Case Has Ended, XRP Leaves Behind 5 Years of Uncertainty The lengthy legal standoff between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially … Read more

Ripple’s National Trust Bank Bid Faces Fierce Pushback From Banking Community

Ripple’s move to launch a national trust bank is drawing fire for threatening to erode regulatory safeguards, destabilize the banking system, and blur core institutional boundaries. Ripple’s Bank Ambitions Collide With Legacy Finance The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), which represents around 5,000 community banks across the country, has formally objected to Ripple Labs’ … Read more

XRP Among Top Crypto Holdings of Galaxy Digital as Ripple Stake Becomes Strategic Centerpiece

XRP storms into the spotlight as Galaxy Digital anchors it in a $3.56 billion portfolio, backed by a $97 million Ripple equity stake, signaling massive institutional conviction. XRP Featured in Galaxy’s $3.56B Portfolio Alongside $97M Ripple Equity Position Galaxy Digital Ltd. disclosed in its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 10-Q filed on Aug. … Read more

Ripple Legal Chief Warns Crypto Bill Could Lock XRP in Endless Regulatory Limbo

A blistering Senate crypto bill sparks alarm over regulatory confusion, as Ripple’s legal chief warns it could subject XRP and similar tokens to endless SEC control. Ripple Legal Chief Warns Senate Crypto Draft May Destroy Market Clarity Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, submitted a formal response to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, … Read more

XRP Ramps up in Korea as BDACS Taps Into Top Regulated Exchanges

XRP strengthens its foothold in South Korea as BDACS enables institutional custody and compliant exchange access, accelerating adoption amid rising demand for regulated crypto infrastructure. XRP Lights up Korea’s Crypto Scene as BDACS Bridges Institutions and Regulations Ripple shared on social media platform X on Aug. 5 that digital asset custody firm BDACS has added … Read more