Ripple
Algorand Foundation Names Former Ripple Engineer Nikolaos Bougalis CTO
The hire marks a push to scale Algorand’s tech stack and deepen the company's U.S. presence.

Ripple, Securitize Bring RLUSD to BlackRock and VanEck Tokenized Funds
A new smart contract on Securitize's platform enables investors to swap shares for RLUSD, creating a 24/7 stablecoin off-ramp for tokenized treasuries.

ETFs Offering Exposure to XRP, DOGE Debut in U.S.
Products tracking the two tokens offered by Rex Shares and Osprey Funds listed on the Cboe exchange under the tickers DOJE and XRPR

Ripple, Franklin Templeton and DBS to Offer Token Lending and Trading
DBS is considering allowing holders of Franklin Templeton's money market fund to pledge their tokens as collateral to borrow funds.

ORQO Debuts in Abu Dhabi With $370M in AUM, Sets Sight on Ripple USD Yield
With licenses held in Europe and now expanding in the Middle East, the firm aims to become a global on-chain asset manager.

Ripple Extends Digital Asset Custody Partnership With BBVA in Spain
Spanish bank expands retail crypto offering with Ripple custody tech under EU’s MiCA rules

‘XRP Army’ Credited With Helping Ripple Tilt Case Against SEC
The SEC sued Ripple in 2020, accusing it of raising funds through an unregistered securities sale. The case dragged on for years before coming to a close this August.

Ripple Brings $700M RLUSD Stablecoin to Africa, Trials Extreme Weather Insurances
Stablecoins are gaining traction in cross-border payments, especially in emerging markets where access to reliable currencies and banks is limited.

Flare Lands Second Public Company for Its XRP DeFi Framework
Combined with Firelight, Flare’s restaking layer, the setup lets companies convert XRP into FXRP and allocate it across decentralized lending, staking and liquidity protocols.

Gemini Targets XRP Army With New Credit Card, Expands Ripple USD Use for U.S. Customers
Making preparations to go public, the firm — founded by the Winklevoss twins — is ramping up offerings.
