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​🚨 JUST IN: Ripple Prime Launches US Equity Derivatives Service

Ripple Prime has expanded its institutional offerings to include Delta One business services.
Clients can now access total return swaps for US-listed equities, indexes, and digital assets.
The platform enables cross-margin exposures across traditional and crypto markets.

#Ripple #XRP #TradFi #CryptoNews

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​🚨 JUST IN: XRP Treasury Company Evernorth Set for Nasdaq Listing

The SEC has cleared merger paperwork for Evernorth, a Ripple-backed XRP treasury firm.
Shareholders will vote on September 30 to finalize the listing under the ticker XRPN.
This marks a major institutional milestone for the XRP ecosystem on US public markets.

#XRP #Ripple #Nasdaq #CryptoNews

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💰 XRP Institutional Shorts Surge to 115 Million Tokens

CME XRP open interest jumped nearly 40% in a single week according to the latest CFTC report. Leveraged funds have doubled their net short positions, now holding a net short of 2,314 contracts, equivalent to approximately 115.7 million XRP.

This aggressive shorting comes despite XRP rebounding 32% from the $1 level this month to trade near $1.38. While leveraged funds are betting against the momentum, other institutional players like dealers and asset managers have increased their net long positions.

Dealers added 59.75 million XRP in net longs, while asset managers added 28.25 million XRP. This creates a sharp divide in institutional sentiment as the CME market expands rapidly.

#XRP #Ripple #CryptoNews #CFTC
⚡ AI Agents Drive 4.5 Million Transactions on XRP Ledger

Data from the XRPL AI Hub reveals that AI agents have executed nearly 4.5 million transactions on the XRP Ledger. Despite the massive volume, these micro-payments settled a cumulative total of only 5,836 XRP and 4,125 RLUSD, Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin.

The activity is driven by the XRPL AI Starter Kit launched in June, which allows software agents to pay for API calls and AI inference in tiny, fractional increments. The hub currently tracks 152 registered merchants and reports a seven-day average of nearly 200,000 payments per day.

XRP is currently trading around $1.40 with a market capitalization of $87.5 billion, maintaining its position as the #5 largest digital asset by market cap.

#XRP #Ripple #AI #Blockchain
🔴 US Senate Blocks CLARITY Act; XRP Drops 8%

The US Senate has rejected the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633) in a 49-50 vote. The failure to advance the bill removes a near-term path for a federal crypto market-structure framework, causing XRP to slide over 8% to a low of $1.27 amid broader market liquidations.

Despite the legislative setback, Ripple leadership maintains that XRP's status as a digital commodity remains settled under current SEC and CFTC interpretations. Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty noted that the March regulatory framework identifying XRP among 18 digital commodities is still in effect.

#XRP #Ripple #CryptoRegulation #SEC
⚡ Ripple Integrates Stripe-Backed AI Payment Standard

RippleX has released version 1.1 of its XRPL AI Starter Kit, adding support for the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP). This protocol, co-authored by Stripe and Tempo, allows AI agents to autonomously pay for computing power, data, and other online services.

The update enables software agents to use XRP and Ripple’s upcoming RLUSD stablecoin for transactions. It supports both one-time payments and ongoing payment sessions, though session-based payments for stablecoins currently require a proposed ledger upgrade.

By integrating the Open Wallet Standard, the kit lets AI agents request transactions without accessing private keys. It includes security safeguards such as spending limits and approved destinations to prevent unauthorized fund use.

#Ripple #XRP #Stripe #AI
💰 XRP Rebounds to $1.40 Despite 80% Drop in Binance Spot Volume

XRP is trading near $1.40 as the market recovers from a significant volatility event. Data reveals that $40.70 million in long positions were liquidated across Binance, Bybit, and OKX between October 7 and 8, flushing out traders betting on higher prices.

Despite the price recovery, Binance spot turnover plummeted by nearly 80%, falling from 252.45 million USDT to 54.12 million USDT over two days. This suggests the current price rebound lacks strong support from spot buyers on the world’s largest exchange.

Futures market data indicates a shift in sentiment as open interest begins to rebuild. Funding rates have also turned positive across major venues, meaning long position holders are once again paying shorts to maintain their exposure.

#XRP #Binance #CryptoNews #Liquidations
💰 84 Million XRP Inflow to Exchanges

Wallets linked to 24 crypto exchanges added 83.94 million XRP between Oct. 13 and Oct. 15. This brings the total tracked exchange holdings to 22.06 billion XRP, a 0.38% increase in just three days.

Binance saw the largest increase, accounting for 54.61 million XRP of the weekly net growth. Other major inflows were recorded at Upbit, Kraken, and Coinbase, while Bybit and Bitfinex saw minor outflows.

The surge in exchange balances occurred as the XRP price hovered around $1.32. Large transfers to exchanges are often viewed as a signal of potential selling pressure, as holders move assets out of private storage to trading platforms.

#XRP #Ripple #Binance #CryptoNews
💰 Ripple & Aviva: £22 Billion Giant Expands on XRPL

British asset manager Aviva has launched a second tokenized share class on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), investing £50 million ($66 million) into its Sterling Liquidity Fund. This brings Aviva's total XRPL-based investments to over £86 million ($116 million).

The fund being tokenized is a massive £22 billion vehicle. The move utilizes the XRPL Multi-Purpose Token (MPT) standard, allowing Aviva to maintain strict compliance controls, including clawback features and restricted transfers, while using blockchain for issuance and redemption.

Simultaneously, Ripple introduced its 24/7 Returns product at the Swell 2026 conference. This allows corporate clients to generate returns on idle cash using the RLUSD stablecoin and other digital assets held in Ripple wallets, operating outside traditional banking hours.

#Ripple #XRP #Tokenization #Aviva #XRPL
🚨 Ripple and Robinhood Expand Partnership for RLUSD Stablecoin

Ripple and Robinhood have announced a major expansion to bring the RLUSD stablecoin to retail and institutional markets. The stablecoin will launch on the Robinhood app later this year, following its current availability on Bitstamp and Robinhood Chain.

Robinhood will also integrate Ripple Treasury to manage its global cash operations and liquidity. Additionally, the platform plans to use RLUSD on the XRP Ledger for institutional settlements, moving beyond customer services into internal financial infrastructure.

The news coincides with Ripple receiving final OCC approval to establish a national trust bank to manage RLUSD reserves. BNY has also expanded its role, supporting custody for XRP and RLUSD while allowing clients to mint and redeem the stablecoin directly.

#Ripple #Robinhood #RLUSD #XRP