Ripple is set to launch an Ethereum-compatible sidechain on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in Q2 2025, bringing Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities into the XRP ecosystem. The news was announced at the APEX 2025 conference in Singapore by Ripple CTO David Schwartz and product lead Jaazi Cooper. It’s being seen as
Ripple is making a big move in Asia’s Web3 space by launching a fresh grant initiative aimed at accelerating blockchain innovation in Japan. The company announced on June 9 that it has teamed up with Web3 Salon, a project backed by Japan’s External Trade Organization (JETRO) and driven by the
Braza Group has officially launched USDB, a new USD-pegged stablecoin issued on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), bringing a secure and cost-effective digital currency option to individuals and businesses in Brazil. The announcement, made on May 22, 2025, marks a significant leap in the company’s mission to modernize financial services and
As Ripple’s price retraces to the $2.3 range, a new force is rising on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), Xrpturbo ($XRT). While XRP holders feel the pinch of market volatility, $XRT is making a major splash, surging an impressive 150%. This explosive growth comes just as Xrpturbo prepares to launch its
The XRP ecosystem is experiencing a major breakthrough as whales and savvy investors flood into the XpFinance ($XPF) token presale, raising over 10,000 XRP and rapidly filling over 10% of its soft cap in just hours. This swift influx of capital highlights intense investor interest in XpFinance, positioning it as
Activity on the XRP Ledger, the native network of XRP, has experienced substantial growth over the past few months as adoption continues to accelerate. Senior software engineer at RippleX, Mayukha Vadari, recently shared data that highlights a notable 24% increase in accounts on the XRPL since January 2024. Starting from
The price of XRP has slipped over 4% in the last 24 hours, despite a positive announcement regarding Bitwise Invest’s filing for an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Delaware. On Wednesday, October 2, the altcoin saw its value dip to $0.5843, following a Monday jump that closed at $0.6336. Compared
Ripple, a leading blockchain-based digital payment network and protocol, has announced significant advancements in Korea and Japan. The company has forged valuable partnerships with a plan to enhance the adoption and functionality of blockchain technology across institutions in these regions. In a long X (Twitter) thread today, Ripple revealed that
Ripple, a prominent player in the blockchain and crypto sector, has forged a strategic alliance with HashKey DX, the consulting arm of HashKey Group based in Tokyo. This partnership aims to introduce innovative solutions powered by the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to the Japanese market. Leveraging this partnership, HashKey DX will
A problem with the XRP Ledger’s Automated Market Maker (AMM) pools was brought to light by RippleX, the company’s development arm. Management has notified customers about fund deposits since this malfunction impacts transactions and pools. A twitter post states that the technical team at RippleX has found a problem with
