OpenUSD, Ripple x402, XRPL growth amid SWIFT ties

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1. 1 day ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

   XRP Ledger reaches 8 million active accounts as whales acquire 70 million XRP

   XRPL hits 8 million active accounts; whale wallets buy 70 million XRP, while AI Hub, tokenization and RLUSD drive ecosystem growth amid mixed market sentiment.

2. 1 day ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Ripple confirms SWIFT messaging interoperability and cites patents blocking direct copying of XRP Ledger

   Ripple’s docs show its payment platform can interoperate with SWIFT, and its patents are said to block SWIFT from directly copying the XRP Ledger, prompting debate over integration versus adoption.

3. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 15 sources

   Visa launches Stablecoin Platform for institutions, debuting Open USD

   Visa unveiled the Visa Stablecoin Platform, enabling institutions to mint, move and manage stablecoins via its network, starting with Open USD and featuring Wallet‑as‑a‑Service, dual‑control approvals and audit

4. 3 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources

   Ripple joins x402 Foundation to spearhead AI-driven payment standard

   Ripple becomes a Premier Member of the Linux‑backed x402 Foundation, supporting an open HTTP‑based payment standard for AI agents using XRP and RLUSD, and joining 40 industry leaders to shape the protocol’s new

5. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Flutterwave expands cross‑border payments with Xoom partnership and Circle Ventures investment

   Flutterwave partnered with PayPal’s Xoom to speed up Nigerian remittances and received Circle Ventures investment to roll out USDC stable‑coin settlement across Africa.

6. 5 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   SWIFT Blockchain Rollout Fuels Debate Over XRP's Role in Global Payments

   SWIFT readied its blockchain ledger without XRP, prompting analysts to say Ripple’s XRP can succeed independently through its own banking network.

7. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Ripple's XRP tops $1.10 on EU MiCA licence and Kansas jersey sponsorship

   XRP crossed $1.10 after Ripple secured a full EU MiCA licence and struck a jersey‑sponsorship with the University of Kansas, though it stays 70% below its $3.65 peak.

8. 8 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin launches natively on Polygon

   PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin is now native on Polygon's Open Money Stack, offering compliant, faster cross‑border payments and reducing bridge risk, per statements from Polygon and Paxos executives.

9. 8 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Ethereum stalls at $1,800 as XRP hovers near $1 in crypto market

   Ethereum stalls at $1,800 while XRP hovers near $1; ADA tests $0.15, BNB around $580 and HYPE below $63, with XRP’s RSI and MACD signaling possible bearish shift.

10. 9 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    XRP Ledger AI Hub Goes Live as Network Hits 1 Million Agentic Payments

    The XRP Ledger AI Hub launched as the network recorded over 1 million agentic payments, while its v3.2.0 upgrade has 89 % validator adoption but only 43 % node uptake.

11. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    XRP and Bitcoin Hit Resistance as Crypto Prices Dip Amid Ongoing SEC Litigation

    Bitcoin and XRP face price resistance, with XRP hovering around $1.00, while Ripple fights an SEC case that deemed some XRP sales unregistered securities.

12. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources

    Ripple Secures EU MiCA License and SWIFT Bank Tie‑ups, Boosting XRP Outlook

    Ripple’s EU MiCA license, SWIFT bank pilot and a Kansas sports deal lift XRP to about $1.09, with support near $1.07 and institutional custody expanding.

13. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    XRP hovers around $1 as EU license clears Ripple but US CLARITY Act stalls

    XRP trades near $1, hitting resistance at $1.07‑$1.09; EU grants Ripple a provisional CASP licence, while the US CLARITY Act stalls, keeping market sentiment cautious despite modest ETF inflows.

14. 12 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Ripple executive says digital euro will complement USD stablecoins

    Ripple’s Jack McDonald says the EU digital euro will work alongside USD stablecoins, which remain vital for cross‑border crypto trading; the stablecoin market totals $313 billion, led by USDT and USDC.

15. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Coinbase joins Open USD stablecoin consortium, challenging Circle's USDC

    Coinbase joins the Open USD stablecoin consortium announced June 2026, offering shared reserve income and no mint fees, while preparing to renegotiate its USDC deal with Circle, whose stock dropped about 17%.

16. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    XRP Ledger Approaches One Million AI Agent Transactions as XRP Gains 3%

    XRP Ledger nears one million AI‑agent transactions as XRP rises 3% to $1.12, helped by Ripple‑backed x402 protocol that enables machine‑to‑machine payments and fee‑burn effects.

17. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Open USD stablecoin rolls out on Solana and joins Polygon network

    Consortium‑backed Open USD stablecoin launches on Solana and will be integrated with Polygon, challenging USDC with a yield‑return model.

18. 15 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Web3 Payment Providers CCPayment and AEON Launch AI Agent Payments and Expand to Zambia

    CCPayment launches AI‑agent crypto payments, while AEON expands Web3 mobile‑money services to Zambia, linking digital assets to local fiat settlements.

19. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Pomelo rolls out global card platform as Open USD stablecoin launched by Visa, Mastercard and others

    Pomelo launches a global card platform covering 150+ markets, while the Open Standard consortium unveils the Open USD stablecoin backed by Visa, Mastercard and 140+ firms.

20. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    OpenUSD stablecoin announced by 140‑company consortium including Visa, Samsung and BlackRock

    OpenUSD, a fee‑free dollar stablecoin backed by a 140‑company consortium (Visa, Samsung, BlackRock, etc.), was announced to challenge USDC and share reserve earnings, with Korean firms joining amid local crypto

21. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 44 sources

    Open USD stablecoin launched by Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase and 140+ firms

    A 140‑company consortium led by Visa, Mastercard and Coinbase launched the Open USD stablecoin, sharing reserve earnings with partners; Circle’s shares slid 13‑16% and Stellar’s price jumped 10% on the news.

22. 21 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Coinbase's Base adds 25+ local stablecoins as crypto moves toward settlement infrastructure

    Base adds 25+ local stablecoins and introduces the B20 standard while the crypto industry pivots to T+0 settlement infrastructure, highlighted by partnerships in Japan and a multinational FX project.

23. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Ripple pivots to integrate with SWIFT while eyeing broader crypto payments growth

    Ripple moves from SWIFT challenger to integration partner and, citing infrastructure growth, predicts crypto payments will expand similarly to early e‑commerce.

24. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Ripple and Cardano Target Autonomous AI Agents for Future Blockchain Economies

    Experts at Ripple and Cardano say autonomous AI agents will soon transact on blockchains, prompting new digital‑identity solutions and demos like Cardano’s Midnight City to test AI‑driven economies.

25. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Ripple’s Swell Conference Fuels Institutional Push for XRP

    Ripple’s Swell conference and a $3.2 bn investment in Flutterwave spotlight XRP’s shift toward institutional finance and broader settlement infrastructure.

26. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    XRP trades near $1.14 as death‑cross and ETF inflows shape market outlook

    XRP hovers near $1.14 after a 68% drop, with a death‑cross, Ichimoku breach, $10 M ETF inflows, low exchange reserves, and analysts eyeing a Q4‑2026 rebound pending Bitcoin strength and US regulatory clarity.

27. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    XRP Ledger upgrade uncovers bugs while Ripple enables AI agent payments

    The XRP Ledger’s June 15 upgrade to xrpld 3.2.0 exposed synchronization and other bugs in a minority of nodes, while Ripple introduced AI‑agent payment support and is hiring a GenAI engineer in San Francisco.

28. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Mastercard launches Agent Pay for AI agents, boosting XRP Ledger use

    Mastercard's Agent Pay enables AI agents to make instant micro‑transactions, while RippleX touts XRP Ledger as the ideal platform for machine‑to‑machine payments, linking AI and blockchain payment ecosystems.

29. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    XRP Holds Near $1.15 as Ledger 3.2.0 Upgrade Cuts Memory Use and CLARITY Act Sparks Supply Debate

    XRP trades near $1.13‑$1.15 as Ledger 3.2.0 cuts memory use by 40 % and the U.S. CLARITY Act fuels supply‑shock debate, while institutional ETFs add fresh demand.

30. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    XRP price stays near $1.13 amid Fed outlook and US‑Iran tensions

    XRP hovers near $1.13 as Fed‑rate‑cut hopes fade, US‑Iran talks stall and large XRP wallets shed ~30 million tokens; Ripple faces RLUSD backlash while Bitcoin slides below $65k.

31. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Ripple pushes AI-powered payments with XRPL AI Starter Kit and highlights XRP use cases

    Ripple unveiled an AI starter kit for the XRP Ledger and highlighted XRP’s use in payments, tokenization, DeFi, interoperability and AI ahead of its large Swell 2026 event.

32. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources

    Ripple invests in Flutterwave, expands RLUSD stablecoin across Africa

    Ripple backs Flutterwave with an equity stake, embeds RLUSD stablecoin across 34‑35 African markets, XRPL stablecoin market nears $1 bn and XRP price rises on the news.

33. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Coinbase partners with MassPay to launch USDC payouts in 180 countries

    Coinbase and MassPay team up to provide USDC payouts across 180 countries, giving enterprises faster, lower‑cost cross‑border payments using stablecoins.

34. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Ripple launches XRPL AI Starter Kit for agentic payments on XRP Ledger

    Ripple unveiled the XRPL AI Starter Kit, enabling AI agents to make fast, low‑cost payments on the XRP Ledger using XRP and Ripple USD via the x402 protocol.

35. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Ripple's XRP edges higher as Bitso partnership expands, but regulatory hurdles remain

    XRP trades near $1.15, faces resistance at $1.19‑$1.32, while Ripple expands with Bitso partnership and AI payment tools amid regulatory uncertainty.

36. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    XRP stalls near $1.14 as technical support tests and Ripple expands XRPL utilities

    XRP trades near $1.14 as key support levels are tested; Ripple adds MXNB stablecoin and an AI Starter Kit, while institutional inflows boost demand.

37. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Ripple launches MXNB peso stablecoin on XRPL and unveils developer toolkit for XRP payments

    Ripple issued the MXNB peso‑stablecoin on the XRP Ledger with Bitso and released a developer toolkit, while adding XRP and RLUSD to the x402 payment system for machine‑to‑machine transactions.

38. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Ripple launches AI payment toolkit and moves Mexican stablecoin to XRPL for cross‑border payments

    Ripple unveiled an AI payment toolkit for autonomous agents on XRPL and, with Bitso, migrated the Mexican MXNB stablecoin to the ledger, enabling faster, cheaper US‑Mexico B2B payments.

39. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Mastercard partners with Ripple to launch AI‑driven Agent Pay for Machines

    Mastercard's Agent Pay for Machines platform teams with Ripple, using the XRP Ledger and RLUSD stablecoin, while Ripple releases an XRPL AI Starter Kit to help developers build AI‑agent payment applications.

40. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Coinbase expands USDC use in global payments and derivatives platforms

    Coinbase expands USDC use via a global payment partnership with MassPay, cutting costs 40‑70%, and by integrating stablecoin settlement on Hyperliquid for on‑chain derivatives.

41. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Visa partners with Brale on private stablecoin settlement pilot using Canton Network

    Visa and Brale are testing a private stablecoin settlement on the Canton Network, aiming to enable confidential institutional payments using the SBC token.

42. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Mastercard launches stablecoin settlement option for card payments

    Mastercard will let issuers settle card transactions with regulated stablecoins across several blockchains, supporting USDC, PYUSD and others, to improve liquidity and timing.

43. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Mastercard adds Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin to global settlement network on XRP Ledger

    Mastercard will support Ripple's RLUSD and other regulated stablecoins for 24/7 settlement on the XRP Ledger, enabling intraday, weekend and holiday payments across its global network.

44. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Visa launches stablecoin settlement pilot with Brale, shares rise 3.7%

    Visa teamed with Brale to pilot a dollar‑backed stablecoin settlement on the Canton Network, prompting a 3.7% stock rise and attracting renewed investor interest.

45. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

    Visa launches stablecoin card programs in over 40 countries

    Visa now runs 130+ stablecoin‑linked card programs in over 40 countries, letting users pay with USDC or digital euros; Mastercard backs the trend with a $1.8 bn BVNK purchase, as stablecoins hit $28 trillion in

46. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Mastercard rolls out MENA SME resilience program and moves to acquire BVNK stablecoin platform

    Mastercard launches a MENA SME support program and plans a $1.8 bn acquisition of stablecoin firm BVNK.