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Ripple will provide crypto custody services to Spain’s BBVA bank, expanding its existing partnership amid MiCA-driven adoption by European banks. Ripple, the US blockchain firm behind the XRP cryptocurrency, will provide crypto custody services to Spanish bank Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). According to a Tuesday announcement, Ripple’s agreement to provide crypto custody services to BBVA follows the bank’s recent announcement of its Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) retail trading and custody service. BBVA will rely on Ripple’s institutional custody service to power services to its customers. BBVA’s head of digital assets, Francisco Maroto, said that Ripple’s custody service allows it to meet the necessary standards to “directly provide an end-to-end custody service.” Read more

Ripple is done fighting the SEC, meaning it can focus on its original goal: challenging SWIFT, the world’s money transfer system. Ripple has finally finished its legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission, bringing legal clarity to its underlying coin, XRP (XRP). Now observers are asking whether XRP can finally focus on providing a viable alternative to SWIFT. The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has been the backbone of international money transfers since its founding in 1973. However, for several years, critics have said that the system is outdated. Many in the blockchain industry, including Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, argue that blockchain technology provides higher throughput and better transparency, making it a superior alternative to SWIFT. Read more

SWIFT’s Chief Innovation Officer, Tom Zschach, has raised doubts about whether Ripple’s technology and the XRP token can meet the standards global banks demand for cross-border settlement. His remarks, posted on LinkedIn, sparked renewed debate within the XRP community, which has long positioned Ripple as a challenger to SWIFT’s dominance. Zschach said some observers view […] The post SWIFT CIO questions Ripple and XRP’s readiness for global banking standards appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BTS Jungkook’s identity thief’s crypto scam ring. Ripple and Circle back Singapore stablecoin infrastructure firm. Asia Express A hacking syndicate accused of stealing 39 billion won ($28 million) by targeting wealthy corporate executives and celebrities including BTS member Jeon Jung-kook has been arrested by South Korean police. A Seoul police unit said Thursday it had apprehended 18 suspects who allegedly hacked government agencies, public institutions and IT platforms to obtain personal and financial data from 258 victims, according to local media reports. The stolen information was then used to break into bank, securities and cryptocurrency exchange accounts. Police said the group successfully stole 39 billion won from 16 victims and attempted to defraud another 25 billion won from 10 others, bringing total damages to 64 billion won. Among the victims were three celebrities and two corporate leaders from South Koreas top 100 companies. The largest confirmed theft amounted to 21.3 billion won in crypto. R...

BTS Jungkook’s identity thief’s crypto scam ring. Ripple and Circle back Singapore stablecoin infrastructure firm. Asia Express A hacking syndicate accused of stealing 39 billion won ($28 million) by targeting wealthy corporate executives and celebrities including BTS member Jeon Jung-kook has been arrested by South Korean police. A Seoul police unit said Thursday it had apprehended 18 suspects who allegedly hacked government agencies, public institutions and IT platforms to obtain personal and financial data from 258 victims, according to local media reports. The stolen information was then used to break into bank, securities and cryptocurrency exchange accounts. Police said the group successfully stole 39 billion won from 16 victims and attempted to defraud another 25 billion won from 10 others, bringing total damages to 64 billion won. Among the victims were three celebrities and two corporate leaders from South Koreas top 100 companies. The largest confirmed theft amounted to 21.3 billion won in crypto. R...

Ripple now stands close to Deutsche Telekom, Shopify, and Commonwealth Bank.

Here's everything most interesting around Ripple, its native token XRP, and its stablecoin RLUSD.

Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain, has partnered with SBI Holdings and its subsidiary SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd. to distribute Ripple USD (RLUSD) in Japan. The post Ripple, SBI Group to Roll Out RLUSD in Japan appeared first on Cryptonews.

SBI partners with Circle, Ripple and Startale to launch stablecoin ventures and a tokenized asset trading platform in Japan. Japanese financial conglomerate SBI inked new blockchain partnerships with USDC issuer Circle, XRP developer Ripple and the Web3 company Startale. SBI Group announced the three separate partnerships on Friday, including stablecoin-related collaborations with US companies Circle and Ripple, and a new tokenization project with Singapore-based Startale. In cooperation with Startale, SBI plans to build an onchain trading platform for tokenized stocks and real-world assets (RWAs) to enable 24/7 trading. Read more

Ripple distills a Singapore workshop into four custody best practices: compliance by design, tailored models, operational resilience and governance.

Crypto exchange Bullish disclosed on Aug. 19 that part of its $1.15 billion IPO proceeds was received in a mix of stablecoins, including Ripple’s RLUSD on the XRP Ledger and President Donald Trump-affiliated USD1. The firm said these tokens were among several digital assets involved in the settlement process, which also included Circle’s USDC and […] The post Ripple’s RLUSD and Donald Trump-linked USD1 used in Bullish’s $1.1 billion IPO settlement appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Gemini has filed for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker GEMI, revealing a $282.5 million net loss for the first half of 2025. The exchange also disclosed a $75 million credit agreement with Ripple in the Aug. 15 filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), The exchange, founded by Cameron and Tyler […] The post Gemini IPO filing reveals Ripple credit deal, $282M net loss in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ripple has recently rallied to test the key $3.6 resistance zone. Should buying pressure continue and price secure a breakout above this level, the move could pave the way for an extended advance toward the $4 region. XRP Price Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart XRP has recently bounced from the critical $2.8 support zone, […]

VivoPower International PLC has outlined a strategy to acquire $100 million Ripple shares as part of a broader initiative to integrate XRP into its corporate treasury, according to an Aug. 11 statement. According to the statement, the $100 million investment will expose VivoPower to 211 million XRP tokens, currently valued at around $696 million. VivoPower […] The post VivoPower to acquire $100M Ripple stake after SEC clears path for new fundraising appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Paxos has joined the list of firms seeking a national trust charter, with the stablecoin issuer following Circle and Ripple on that front.

Vivopower is the latest corporation to launch a crypto-based treasury strategy, with a $100 million investment in Ripple, which favors a bullish XRP price prediction.Founded in 2014, this company specializes in building a specific type of electric vehicle for the mining industry and solar energy solutions that power crypto mining operations.In May this year, they […] The post XRP Price Prediction: $100M Ripple + XRP Bet From Nasdaq Firm – Is $10 XRP Now Inevitable? appeared first on Cryptonews.

VivoPower shares surged over 32% after announcing a $100 million plan to buy Ripple Labs shares, expanding its exposure to Ripple equity and XRP tokens. Nasdaq-listed solar power company VivoPower International PLC saw its shares jump 32.12% to $5.10 on Friday after the company announced plans to purchase $100 million worth of privately held Ripple Labs shares, expanding its XRP-focused digital asset treasury strategy. The move, which follows two months of due diligence, will see VivoPower acquire Ripple shares directly from existing shareholders, pending approval from Ripple’s executive management, the company said in a Friday press release. “Our portfolio construction strategy is to buy a combination of Ripple shares and XRP tokens. This will allow us to optimize for yield maximization while also minimizing the weighted average cost of XRP acquired,” Kevin Chin, executive chairman and CEO of VivoPower, said. Read more

Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD grew 32.3% in supply between June and July, surpassing $600 million. This was the second most significant growth in supply among stablecoins with over $500 million in supply growth, lagging only Ethena Labs’ USDe, which grew 63.4% in the same period. RLUSD has been in a strong growth trend since May, nearly […] The post Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin hits $600M supply milestone in July appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ripple Labs and the SEC have both filed to drop their legal appeals in a yearslong court battle over the securities classification of the XRP token. The Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs are set to end a yearslong legal battle after jointly asking an appeals court to dismiss the regulator’s appeal and the blockchain company’s cross-appeal. In a brief filing on Thursday, the Second Circuit Appeals Court recognized a joint dismissal of the SEC’s appeal and Ripple’s cross-appeal in the lawsuit over XRP (XRP), noting each party will bear their own costs and fees. “Following the Commission’s vote today, the SEC and Ripple formally filed directly with the Second Circuit to dismiss their appeals,” Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, wrote to X on Thursday. Read more

Ripple has bought stablecoin platform Rail for $200M to pair its liquidity engine with Rail’s virtual accounts and collections tools. The union offers pay-in and pay-out corridors that omit balance-sheet crypto, supports XRP and RLUSD, and names BNY Mellon as RLUSD custodian. The post Ripple to Acquire Stablecoin Platform Rail for $200M – Impact on XRP Price? appeared first on Cryptonews.