Trump’s Tariff-Free Trade, XRP Lawsuit Wrapping Up, and More — Week in Review

Trump proposes tariff-free trade for Canada, SEC vs Ripple: XRP lawsuit wrapping, Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin bottom at $70K, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Bitcoin slipped below $80K as President Trump proposed tariff-free trade for Canada in exchange for statehood, following a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum. Ripple’s … Read more

Ripple Enters the Middle East With Game-Changing Dubai License

Ripple secured regulatory approval from a Dubai financial authority, marking its first Middle East license and positioning it as a leader in blockchain-powered payments amid growing institutional adoption. Ripple Just Got Regulatory Approval in Dubai Ripple announced on March 13 that it has secured regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer blockchain-powered … Read more

Former Ripple Software Engineer Touts ‘Intents’ as Ripple’s Secret Sauce

Austin King sold his startup to Ripple in 2019 and claims his technological approach called “intents” will revolutionize crypto, but the details he provides are scant. ‘Intents’ Could Be Ripple’s Game-Changer, Says Ex-Employee Crypto entrepreneur and former Ripple software engineer Austin King published a curious post on Tuesday, claiming that Ripple is building a platform … Read more

SEC vs Ripple: XRP Lawsuit Wrapping up as Negotiations Reach Final Stage—Report

Ripple’s high-stakes legal battle with the SEC may soon end, as negotiations reportedly center on vacating a key ruling that imposed a $125 million fine. SEC vs. Ripple Nears Settlement? Report Suggests a Resolution Is Closer Than Ever The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against Ripple regarding the sale of XRP could be … Read more

Franklin Templeton Seeks SEC Approval for Spot XRP ETF in Latest Crypto Push

Franklin Templeton filed a Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 11, 2025, to launch the Franklin XRP ETF, a spot exchange-traded fund designed to track the price of the cryptocurrency XRP. Franklin Templeton Files to Launch XRP ETF, Leveraging Coinbase Custody and Cboe Listing The proposed Franklin XRP ETF, … Read more