Leah Fraser

XRP ETFs Might Consume Entire Public Float by 2026, According to Analyst

Maintaining exceptional editorial standards, with content reviewed by trusted editors and seasoned industry professionals. XRP ETFs could trigger a significant supply squeeze as institutional inflows rapidly absorb liquid tokens, potentially pushing XRP into a long-term scarcity cycle. XRP ETFs are emerging, analysts projecting that sustained institutional demand could accelerate XRP toward multi-year bullish targets. Analyst…

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XRP DEX Explosion Raises Doubts About True Market Strength

Maintaining exceptional editorial standards, with content reviewed by trusted editors and seasoned industry professionals. XRP Ledger’s DEX activity hit a record high, signaling major network engagement and growing ecosystem usage. An analyst warns that rising on-chain activity may not reflect genuine demand, hinting at potential whale or arbitrage moves. Transaction activity on the XRP Ledger-based…

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Ripple Expands Enterprise Reach With Another Acquisition of Wallet Platform

Maintaining exceptional editorial standards, with content reviewed by trusted editors and seasoned industry professionals. The acquisition of wallet platform Palisade aligns with Ripple’s strategy to evolve from a fintech provider into a core infrastructure player for institutional blockchain finance. The acquisition marks Ripple’s fourth major deal in 2025, following purchases of Hidden Road ($1.25B), Rail…

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Ripple Expands Real-World Utility — Mastercard Adopts RLUSD on XRP Ledger

Maintaining exceptional editorial standards, with content reviewed by trusted editors and seasoned industry professionals. Ripple’s RLUSD pilot marks a major step toward the mainstreaming blockchain-based payments. Despite competition and regulation risks, Ripple’s enterprise focus and new with partnerships strengthen XRP’s long-term position. Ripple recently announced a high-stakes partnership with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini at its…

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Ripple Secures $500M Investment at $40B Valuation Led by Fortress and Citadel Securities

Maintaining exceptional editorial standards, with content reviewed by trusted editors and seasoned industry professionals. Ripple has repurchased over 25% of its outstanding shares in recent years and continues to attract institutional demand. On the other hand, after the XRP lawsuit settlement, Ripple also made some strategic acquisitions, including Palisade, Hidden Road ($1.25B), Rail ($200M), and…

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Crypto Social Data: Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP Dominate Market Sentiment in Latest Trends

Maintaining exceptional editorial standards, with content reviewed by trusted editors and seasoned industry professionals. Bitcoin dominates the discussion amid volatility, institutional flows, and ecosystem updates, while Solana gains traction due to ETF filings. Despite improving sentiment, retail investors continue to sell across BTC, ETH, and XRP, with Santiment data suggesting an increased likelihood of a…

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Ripple Says Stablecoins Are the Core of Finance — So Where Does XRP Fit In?

Maintaining exceptional editorial standards, with content reviewed by trusted editors and seasoned industry professionals. Stablecoins now stand at the center of cross-border payments, reshaping how money shifts through faster digital channels. Ripple pushes XRP as a liquidity bridge for institutional markets, expanding regulated access and global settlement speed. Ripple gave a public statement pointing to…

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XRP Ledger Could Gain Major Upgrade as Ripple Explores Staking, Smart Contracts, and New DeFi Tools

Maintaining exceptional editorial standards, with content reviewed by trusted editors and seasoned industry professionals. Ripple’s engineering head, Ayo Akinyele, stated that staking on XRP Ledger would require new reward and distribution mechanisms. CTO David Schwartz noted that broader programmability efforts have prompted a reassessment of how XRPL could support more advanced DeFi functions. Top Ripple…

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