The launch of Ripple's permissioned DEX on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has sparked a crucial debate: is this a pragmatic step towards mainstream adoption, or a betrayal of crypto's core principles? Yoshitaka Kitao, CEO of SBI Group, describes it as “a watershed moment.” Is this excitement really warranted, or are...

Now, picture a world where sending remittances to your relatives in Africa doesn’t break the bank because of outrageous service fees. Their shared vision is a world where small businesses of all stripes can conveniently get the capital they need to grow and prosper. Could Ripple’s recent launch of their...

Ripple released a permissioned decentralized exchange (DEX) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) built on top the XRPL. This rollout is a huge step forward for the XRP Ledger. This exponentially increases the platform’s power and unlocks fascinating new use cases within decentralized finance (DeFi). The XRP Ledger provides order books...

Ripple has always been at the forefront of groundbreaking cryptocurrency use cases. With the launch of its permissioned decentralized exchange (DEX) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), Ripple is addressing one of the most significant challenges hindering institutional adoption of DeFi: regulatory compliance. This article explores Ripple’s newest endeavor. In this...

One of the most common questions asked by people who are new to the world of cryptocurrency is whether they should mine various digital assets. One of the most frequently asked questions that arise when it comes to XRP is if it can be mined at all. This article aims...

You've probably heard it a million times: XRP can't be mined. Case closed, right? Ripple Labs initially pre-mined all 100 billion tokens way back in 2012. End of story. What if I told you that this touted “feature” – the inability to mine – is actually a secret flaw? Now...

Ripple’s methodical introduction of RLUSD is a critical part of their plan to radically change institutional finance. With a commitment to regulatory compliance, asset backing, and efficient transaction processing, RLUSD seeks to disrupt the established financial systems. This collateralized stablecoin is natively interoperable and fully integrated with the XRPL. Second,...

The first impression of Ripple’s RLUSD has been… lackluster. I read the tweets, the talk about the thin order books. "Another stablecoin?" people scoffed. Been there, done that. That’s exactly why… Look, this is not a jab at T4America. We're so used to thinking of stablecoins as tools for retail...

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is quickly becoming one of the most important players in the digital finance sector. Designed to maintain a stable 1:1 value with the U.S. dollar, RLUSD is optimized for critical functions within the digital finance ecosystem, offering exceptional transaction speeds of 3-5 seconds and ultra-low fees of...

At today’s price of $2.20, Ripple’s XRP has a market capitalization of $130 billion. Recent developments, including meetings between Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and President Donald Trump, suggest increasing regulatory clarity for the company. This clarity did not come until late 2024. In doing so, it precipitated an XRP bull...