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Ripple is backing an RLUSD credit fund as XRP experiences what is reported to be its best week in months.

XRP, which is linked to Ripple, saw a substantial jump of 15%. This market movement occurred after data analysis revealed an 'banker hours' pattern on the blockchain.

Ripple raised $275 million to support its expansion into traditional financial services such as prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing. This funding initiative aims to meet strong demand from institutions within the US market.

Ripple successfully raised $275 million through senior notes. This capital raise is intended to support and fuel its expansion into prime brokerage services.

Ripple has established a partnership with Jeonbuk Bank of South Korea. This collaboration is aimed at enabling cross-border payments between the two entities.

Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank in South Korea. However, key details regarding the project remain undisclosed, including its current launch status and the specific settlement asset.

A super PAC funded by billionaire Chris Larsen is spending over $2 million to oppose Rep. Andy Ogles in a GOP primary, citing his criticism of clean energy subsidies. The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition, which raised $6.7 million this year, supports Charlie Hatcher, Tennessee’s former commissioner of agriculture, against Ogles. Larsen, founder of Ripple, has donated $6 million to the PAC since February 2026 and previously supported Kamala Harris’s campaign.

A super PAC funded by billionaire Chris Larsen is spending millions to oppose Rep. Andy Ogles in a GOP primary. Larsen has donated to other Democratic groups, and Ogles claims the funding reflects opposition to his stance on energy subsidies and Trump ties.

Ripple made a strategic investment in Zilo and Licuido to enable the use of tokenized funds as collateral from the point of issuance. The investment aims to advance tokenized capital markets.

Ripple has launched Mint, a new platform aimed at expanding institutional access to its stablecoin RLUSD. The stablecoin’s market cap is nearing $1.6 billion.

Ripple’s RLUSD receives two boosts despite a 25% drop in transfer volume. The developments occur amid declining transaction activity for the stablecoin.

Visa, Mastercard, and Ripple have supported x402 as agent payments average 32 cents. The collaboration involves three major financial entities and a payments initiative.

Dragonfly and FirstMark led a $38 million Series A funding round for stablecoin startup Velocity, which connects corporate users to traditional banking systems and compliance frameworks. The investment received support from Coinbase and Ripple.

The UK Treasury report on tokenization references Ripple as a convergence model. This highlights Ripple's role in the report's analysis of tokenization strategies.

Ripple considered shutting down and distributing XRP to shareholders, according to the CEO. The decision was part of internal discussions about the company's future.

Ripple and XRP have signed a multi-year deal with the Kansas Jayhawks, featuring the XRP logo on their jerseys. The partnership marks Ripple and XRP's entry into the sports marketing space as the latest cryptocurrency brands to do so.

Ripple has obtained a full MiCA license in Luxembourg, completing its licensing process under the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. This approval allows Ripple to offer regulated crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area.

Ripple's preliminary crypto asset provider license in Luxembourg has been upgraded to fully compliant status. The regulatory update reflects approval of Ripple's operations as a crypto asset provider in the jurisdiction.

Ripple secured full MiCA CASP authorization from Luxembourg for regulated crypto services across all 30 European Economic Area countries. The approval enables Ripple to operate legally in this region under the MiCA regulatory framework.

Sergey Brin, John Doerr, Peter Thiel, and other California billionaires have donated over $120 million to oppose a proposed 5% wealth tax on residents with assets over $1 billion. The tax, which would be voted on in November, faces opposition from tech elites including Brin, who contributed $82 million, and Doerr, who donated $10 million, while union-backed supporters have raised $31 million.

Crypto firms contributed $189 million to the 2026 midterms, with Ripple, Crypto.com and Coinbase leading corporate donations.

Ripple outlined the XRP Ledger Lending Protocol, which aims to enable institutions to structure loans directly on-chain. Developers are testing lending and credit features to address the XRP Ledger's 'missing layer'.

Ripple CEO remains optimistic about bitcoin but criticizes Saylor's strategy for negatively impacting the crypto market. The statement highlights a divided perspective within the cryptocurrency industry regarding investment approaches.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Michael Saylor for harming the crypto market, noting that Strategy's STRC token trades 25% below its value. Garlinghouse emphasized that utility, not financial engineering, determines long-term digital asset value.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has been approved by Japanese regulators and is now operational in the country. The launch follows regulatory clearance, marking its availability in Japan.

Ripple has launched its RLUSD stablecoin in Japan following regulatory approval. The stablecoin is available through SBI VC Trade for institutional and retail users in the country.

Ripple has received preliminary MiCA approval from the Luxembourg financial regulator as part of its expansion targeting the European Union.

Ripple has obtained preliminary CASP approval in Luxembourg ahead of the July 1 EU MiCA deadline. The company is among those racing to secure crypto licensing under the new regulations.

Bitcoin miners are increasing their focus on AI, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have exceeded $43 billion in value, Ripple is expanding its African payments network, and Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal was denied.

Flutterwave, a Nigeria-founded fintech firm operating in 35 African countries, aims to expand through acquisitions and integrate Ripple's stablecoin to become Africa's primary fintech platform. The company secured a $3.25 billion valuation after an investment round including Ripple and has acquired Mono, a Nigerian startup, to enhance its consumer financial data offerings.

Cross-chain platform Squid has integrated Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, allowing users to swap into and out of RLUSD across chains and assets.

Ripple has invested in Flutterwave's $3.2 billion Series E funding round. The investment includes integrating RLUSD and XRP Ledger across 34 African markets.

Ripple is advocating for AI agents to use XRP and RLUSD as payment methods, though the market remains predominantly reliant on USDC.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for his comments on the Clarity Act, a key cryptocurrency legislation. The dispute centers on Dimon's criticism of the bill, which Garlinghouse has publicly opposed.

Mastercard has launched Agent Pay for Machines, a service enabling AI to purchase services and settle transactions using cards, bank accounts, and stablecoins. The initiative involves collaboration with cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase and Ripple.

Ripple has launched a toolkit for agentic payments on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The initiative aims to enable AI agents to execute transactions with minimal human involvement, as more companies explore similar payment systems.

Astha Chaturvedi and her husband spent 15 years in the US waiting for green cards before moving to Bengaluru, India in 2024 to build a new life. They relocated with their daughter and dog, citing the US green-card backlog as a key reason for leaving, and now describe India as more vibrant. Chaturvedi founded Mouri Living in India after leaving her job at Ripple.

A coalition of over 200 crypto companies and organizations urged Senate leaders to schedule the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for a full Senate vote, emphasizing the need for U.S. leadership in regulating digital asset markets. The letter, signed by entities like Coinbase, Ripple, and Binance.US, highlights bipartisan support and the bill's potential to establish federal oversight and clarify regulatory roles between the SEC and CFTC.

Over 200 cryptocurrency organizations, including Coinbase and Ripple, are urging Senate leaders to advance the Clarity Act to a floor vote. The groups seek legislative clarity on cryptocurrency regulations.

XRP, linked to Ripple, dropped 7% to a four-month low. The cryptocurrency's price decline reflects market pressures.