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Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk Raises Economic Concerns as Crypto Industry Expands
Bitcoin’s potential quantum-security problem is becoming an economic concern as institutions assess its long-term viability. Meanwhile, Ripple won a US banking charter, USDC expanded its European trading lead and VanEck launched an ETF with a small Bitcoin allocation.
Ripple News: David Schwartz Says XRP Was Built To Let You Be Your Own Bank, Not Somebody Else’s
The post Ripple News: David Schwartz Says XRP Was Built To Let You Be Your Own Bank, Not Somebody Else’s appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News David Schwartz, chief architect of the XRP Ledger and Ripple’s CTO Emerit...
Crypto Selloff Erases $1.5 Billion in Leveraged Bets
A selloff in bitcoin, ether and XRP wiped out about $1.5 billion in leveraged crypto positions, with bullish bets making up nearly 84% of liquidations. Binance handled almost half, while a subsequent rebound began forcing short sellers out.
XRP Ledger fixes would tighten access to restricted tokens
Developers working on the XRP Ledger have proposed fixes to tighten eligibility rules for holding permissioned tokens. The XRP Ledger Foundation said no users were affected. XRP stood at $1.2991099051 in Moneyiar data, up 0.56% over 24 hours.
Binance Hack Began With $296 Million XRP Transfer After 36 Hours of Preparation
A Binance-linked cryptocurrency theft valued at approximately $6.36 billion began with a $296 million XRP transfer after at least 36 hours of preparation. Investigators traced coordinated movements across 10 blockchains, while the source of key wallet authorizations remains unresolved.
Moody’s Gives Ripple’s $2.6 Billion RLUSD Stablecoin A2 Rating
Moody’s assigned Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin A2 and P-1 ratings, citing its reserves of government assets and cash. The move followed final OCC approval for Ripple National Trust Bank, while RLUSD expands custody and settlement ties with major institutions.
XRP Ledger developers test zero-XRP wallets for stablecoin payments
XRP Ledger developers are testing a sponsored account-creation feature that would let companies open wallets with zero XRP, potentially simplifying stablecoin payments for customers and AI agents. The proposal still requires code review and validator approval before it can reach mainnet.
Robinhood to Add Ripple’s RLUSD and Use XRP Ledger for Institutional Settlement
Robinhood plans to add Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to its app later in 2026 and use the XRP Ledger for institutional settlement through Bitstamp. The agreement also covers Ripple Treasury tools, but launch jurisdictions, service dates and transaction volumes remain undisclosed.
BNY Adds XRP and RLUSD Custody for Eligible Institutional Clients
BNY now offers XRP and RLUSD custody to eligible institutional clients, but Ripple’s announcement disclosed no funded XRP balance or new purchase. Separately, C2FO plans a limited, US-only RLUSD settlement rollout on the XRP Ledger through its Instant Pay platform.
Bessent Says Crypto Could Help Extend the Dollar’s Global Reach
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said U.S. leadership in digital assets could reinforce the dollar’s global role. He pointed to stablecoins, demand for Treasury securities and possible agency-led crypto safeguards after Congress failed to pass the Clarity Act.
Robinhood Adds Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin, Treasury Software and Institutional Financing
Robinhood is adopting Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for institutional settlement on Bitstamp, Ripple Treasury for global cash operations and Ripple Prime financing services. RLUSD is expected to reach Robinhood’s main app later this year, broadening a partnership that spans retail, institutional and back-office infrastructure.
Ripple and Robinhood expand partnership around RLUSD, custody and settlement
Ripple and Robinhood are expanding their partnership to bring RLUSD to Robinhood’s retail and institutional businesses, alongside treasury, settlement, custody and trade-finance integrations involving the XRP Ledger and new partners.
Robinhood to Add Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Despite Backing Rival USDG
Robinhood plans to offer Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin in its app before the end of 2026, potentially reaching 28.6 million funded customers, even as it remains involved in the competing USDG network.
Bitcoin Weakens Below Key Levels as Ripple’s Bank Approval Fails to Lift XRP
Bitcoin was trading below $80,000 and its 50-day moving average, raising concerns about further weakness. Ripple received approval to launch a U.S. national trust bank, but analysts said the charter does not require XRP purchases, and the token failed to gain from the announcement.
Ripple Receives Final OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Supporting $2.6 Billion RLUSD
Ripple has won final OCC approval to establish a federally supervised national trust bank supporting its $2.6 billion RLUSD stablecoin. The charter will cover reserve management, collateral trusteeship and digital-asset custody, while legal challenges to crypto bank charters continue.
Ripple secures final OCC approval for national trust bank
Ripple has won final approval from the U.S. OCC for a national trust bank, allowing it to manage RLUSD reserves, act as collateral trustee and provide digital-asset custody. RLUSD issuance will remain with Standard Custody & Trust Company.
Aviva Investors tokenizes £22 billion Sterling liquidity fund on XRP Ledger
Aviva Investors has launched a tokenized share class of its approximately £22 billion Sterling Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger. The move marks the asset manager’s second tokenized fund and includes a £50 million investment in the new share class.