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Ripple won’t pursue an IPO after resolving its SEC case despite record growth, major new investors and increasing industry momentum for public listings. Ripple, the US blockchain company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, will not pursue an initial public offering following the conclusion of its years-long legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple president Monica Long said the company has no plans or timeline for an IPO, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. “We’re in a fortunate position where we’ve been able to be very well capitalized and fund all of our organic growth, inorganic growth, strategic partnerships, anything we want to do,“ Long said. Read more

XRP price charts confirm a bear flag breakdown as a death cross looms, signaling potential continuation of its downtrend toward key support levels near $1.65. Key takeaways: XRP fell over 9% after Ripple’s Swell event, extending its November losing streak. A bear flag breakdown and looming death cross point to a possible drop toward $1.65. Read more

Ripple’s newest funding round landed with unusual force for a company long defined by court battles and contested narratives. On Nov. 5, the firm announced a $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation, backed by funds associated with Citadel Securities, Fortress Investment Group, and Brevan Howard. These are traditional financial institutions that rarely […] The post How Wall Street’s Ripple bet gives XRP a big institutional role appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto markets were slightly green, with Bitcoin trading just below its 200-week moving average—BTC rose 0.5% to $102,800, while ETH gained 1% to $3,380. BNB and SOL remained flat at $950 and $157, respectively. Among top movers, ICP surged 28%, ZEC climbed 15%, and DASH rose 12%. In corporate developments, Ripple raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation from major investors including Fortress, Citadel, and Brevan Howard. Asset manager WisdomTree, with $130 billion in AUM, adopted Chainlink to bring NAV data on-chain and power subscriptions for its CRDT tokenized fund on Ethereum. Robinhood beat Q3 estimates as its crypto revenue saw a substantial increase. Meanwhile, YouTube clarified that its gambling policy is not targeting crypto content broadly, focusing instead on gambling and casino-related material. Lastly, Circle updated its terms of service to permit firearms purchases using USDC.

Ripple’s massive valuation backed by Citadel and Fortress highlights rising Wall Street confidence in blockchain and stablecoin innovation. Blockchain payments company Ripple has been valued at $40 billion following new equity investments from Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group, underscoring the growing appeal of blockchain technology among mainstream financial institutions. According to a Financial Times report on Wednesday, Ripple raised $500 million from several investors in its latest funding round, which cemented the lofty valuation. The deal signals a broader shift as established Wall Street firms move to gain exposure to the digital payments and blockchain sector despite ongoing market pressures.  Other investors included hedge fund Brevan Howard and crypto-focused venture capital companies Pantera and Galaxy Digital.  Read more

For years, Ripple was best known for its legal battles and its token, XRP, which was a symbol of crypto’s friction with the traditional financial world. Now, after years of courtroom and regulatory turbulence, Ripple has quietly built something far more ambitious: a full-stack institutional financial platform that resembles a 21st-century investment bank, albeit without […] The post How XRP and RLUSD are making Ripple the JPMorgan of the crypto industry appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ripple’s US dollar-pegged RLUSD has entered the top 10 stablecoins by market cap, reaching $1 billion less than a year after launch. Ripple USD, a stablecoin created by XRP issuer Ripple, has surpassed $1 billion market capitalization, marking a significant milestone less than a year after its launch. Officially launched in December 2024, the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin has achieved a remarkable 1,278% year-to-date growth in market capitalization. The stablecoin first broke through the $1 billion mark on Monday, just a few days after reaching $900 million on Oct. 24, according to CoinGecko data. Read more

As Ripple’s Swell conference kicked off in New York this week, the company announced an expansion of OTC services following its October acquisition of a prime broker. Blockchain payments company Ripple expanded its services to include digital asset spot prime brokerage for US markets, about seven months after announcing plans to acquire Hidden Road. In a Monday notice, Ripple said that its US-based institutional clients would be able to execute over-the-counter (OTC) spot transactions across multiple cryptocurrencies. The launch of the service followed Ripple’s acquisition of crypto-friendly prime broker Hidden Road as part of a $1.25 billion deal disclosed in April and finalized in October. “The launch of OTC spot execution capabilities complements our existing suite of OTC and cleared derivatives services in digital assets and positions us to provide US institutions with a comprehensive offering to suit their trading strategies and needs,” said Michael Higgins, international CEO of Ripple Prime and former H...

Less than a week after its debut, Evernorth, a newly formed XRP-focused treasury company, has emerged as one of crypto’s most profitable institutional entrants. The firm’s swift accumulation of nearly $1 billion worth of XRP has already generated an estimated $75 million in unrealized gains, signaling that Wall Street’s quiet pivot toward the token may […] The post New US company completes $1 billion XRP purchase as Ripple celebrates price surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP eyes a breakout toward $3–$3.45 as strong technical support and Ripple’s expanding institutional push fuel renewed bullish momentum. Key Takeaways: Ripple’s CEO said XRP “sits at the center of everything” as Ripple Prime launched. XRP price looks to break resistance at $3 amid bullish technical momentum. Read more

XRP eyes a breakout toward $3–$3.45 as strong technical support and Ripple’s expanding institutional push fuel renewed bullish momentum. Key Takeaways: Ripple’s CEO said XRP “sits at the center of everything” as Ripple Prime launched. XRP price looks to break resistance at $3 amid bullish technical momentum. Read more

Ripple has completed its acquisition of Hidden Road, a move that will expand its fintech services for institutional clients and boost the utility and reach of its RLUSD stablecoin. Ripple has closed its acquisition of non-bank prime broker Hidden Road and rebranded it as Ripple Prime, marking one of the company’s most significant deals to date and substantially expanding its operations beyond the digital assets sector. Ripple said it is now the first crypto company to own and run a multi-asset prime broker, covering everything from clearing, financing, and brokerage across digital assets, derivatives, swaps, foreign exchange, and fixed-income products for institutional clients. Ripple Prime’s business activity has already grown threefold since the $1.25 billion acquisition was announced in early April, Ripple said on Friday, adding that more growth from new and existing customers is expected. Read more

Ripple has completed its acquisition of Hidden Road, a move that will expand its fintech services for institutional clients and boost the utility and reach of its RLUSD stablecoin. Ripple has closed its acquisition of non-bank prime broker Hidden Road and rebranded it as Ripple Prime, marking one of the company’s most significant deals to date and substantially expanding its operations beyond the digital assets sector. Ripple said it is now the first crypto company to own and run a multi-asset prime broker, covering everything from clearing, financing, and brokerage across digital assets, derivatives, swaps, foreign exchange, and fixed-income products for institutional clients. Ripple Prime’s business activity has already grown threefold since the $1.25 billion acquisition was announced in early April, Ripple said on Friday, adding that more growth from new and existing customers is expected. Read more

Ripple co-founder and former CEO Chris Larsen has amassed millions in realized profits from XRP since 2018, potentially putting the price recovery at risk. Key takeaways: Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has realized $764,209,610 in profit from XRP sales since 2018. XRP must reclaim the 200-day SMA at $2.60 to end a downtrend. Read more

Perplexity AI predicts renewed strength for XRP, Cardano, and BNB as crypto markets stabilize after tariff-driven volatility. Analysts have viewed the recent correction as a healthy reset ahead of possible Fed easing. The post Perplexity AI Predicts the Price of BNB Coin, Ripple, Solana by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

DeepSeek predicts renewed upside for XRP, Cardano and Ethereum after a sharp pullback tied to tariff headlines and pre-FOMC caution. The AI firm has mapped ranges including $15,000 for ETH, $7–$10 for ADA by late 2025, and $5–$10 for XRP, citing seasonality and improving regulatory conditions. The post China’s DeepSeek AI Predicts the Price of Ethereum, Cardano, Ripple by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

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LunarCrush XRP trends have reflected a burst in conversation tied to news that Ripple-backed Evernorth has sought more than $1B via a U.S. listing to fund an XRP treasury. Mentions and engagement have risen, AltRank has improved before easing, and a ~56 Galaxy Score has indicated stable participation. The post Ripple’s $1B XRP Treasury Sends Social Metrics Soaring, According to LunarCrush Metrics appeared first on Cryptonews.

Holding above $2 increases XRP's potential to retest $3 in the coming weeks, while also maintaining a record high target of around $7.75. Key takeaways: XRP price dropped 8.75% on Friday despite Ripple’s $1 billion acquisition plans. A drop toward the $2 support level is possible in the coming days, as bulls pin their hopes on a rebound. Read more

A $1 billion deal could see XRPL handle trillions in Fortune 500 capital — XRP price predictions now eye new highs with mainstream demand. The post XRP Price Prediction: Ripple’s New $1B Deal Could Put XRP at the Center of Fortune 500 Payments appeared first on Cryptonews.