September 17, 2025 | 01:12Ripple is making significant waves in both financial and philanthropic circles with the imminent launch of the first US spot XRP ETF by REX-Osprey and a substantial $25 million donation in its RLUSD stablecoin to support small businesses and veterans. These developments have ignited bullish momentum for XRP, pushing its price back above the $3 threshold and demonstrating the growing real-world utility of cryptocurrency investments.
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Brad Garlinghouse is the CEO of Ripple, a company that focuses on blockchain technology and digital payments, particularly known for its XRP cryptocurrency.
Ripple Ends SEC Battle, Eyes SWIFT Challenge
Ripple has finalized its legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, establishing clearer regulatory standing for its XRP cryptocurrency. With this legal uncertainty resolved, the company can now concentrate on its core objective of competing with SWIFT, the established global interbank messaging system that has facilitated international money transfers since 1973. Critics argue that SWIFT’s infrastructure has become outdated, while blockchain proponents like Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse claim that distributed ledger technology offers superior transaction speed, transparency, and efficiency. The resolution marks a significant turning point for Ripple’s ability to pursue its vision of modernizing global financial transfers through blockchain solutions.
read moreRipple CEO Endorses 5 Key XRP Facts: ETFs, RLUSD Growth
A recent post by community member xrpl_Adam, endorsed by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, outlines five undisputed facts about XRP and Ripple’s ecosystem. These include XRP’s established role in cross-border payments and remittances, the expanding XRP Ledger ecosystem encompassing DeFi, NFTs, and asset tokenization, and the rapid growth of Ripple’s institutional-focused stablecoin RLUSD, which has reached a $700M market cap in under a year. The post also notes XRP’s adoption as a treasury asset by companies, the 15 pending XRP ETF applications before the SEC (with experts predicting approvals by year-end), and XRP’s position as the third-largest layer-1 cryptocurrency behind only Bitcoin and Ethereum, emphasizing its longevity and staying power.
read moreXRP Futures Hit $1B Open Interest in Record Time on CME
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, recently shared a post from CME Group celebrating XRP futures contracts becoming the fastest ever to reach $1 billion in open interest, achieving this milestone in just over three months. This accomplishment places XRP alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in what is referred to as the ‘$1 club,’ contributing to the crypto market’s overall open interest surpassing $35 billion for the first time on August 22. While many in the community praised this achievement, others raised concerns about XRP’s stagnant price below $2.9, delays in SEC decisions regarding XRP ETFs, and questions about institutional activity on the XRP Ledger, despite recent reports of high network performance and low energy usage.
read moreLitecoin vs XRP: Crypto Feud Erupts Over Rotten Eggs Post
Litecoin’s official X account sparked a major crypto community feud by comparing XRP to the smell of rotten eggs, urine, and burning matches in a post criticizing Ripple’s banking solution narrative. The XRP community responded aggressively, with some members threatening lawsuits and highlighting XRP’s White House access as evidence of superior legitimacy. Litecoin defended the post as satirical humor, part of a series roasting various blockchain projects, and claimed the XRP community’s reaction was disproportionately vitriolic. The incident underscores how social media has become a battleground for crypto project rivalries, where brand narratives and community pride frequently clash in public view.
read moreXRP 2025 Outlook: AI Predicts $5.50 Target Post-SEC Win
Ripple’s successful resolution of its SEC lawsuit and the $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road have propelled XRP to new heights in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $3.65 in July. Three major AI platforms—ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini—provide divergent but optimistic forecasts for the cryptocurrency’s performance through December. ChatGPT projects a best-case target of $5.50-$6, with an extended bullish outlook reaching $10-12 under ideal conditions, while emphasizing the importance of reclaiming key resistance levels and positive regulatory developments. Grok anticipates volatility with fluctuations between $3 and $5.50, noting that overall market structure remains bullish. Gemini highlights critical factors including the finalization of the SEC case, Ripple’s role in real-world asset tokenization, and potential spot XRP ETF approvals in the US as key drivers for XRP’s future performance.
read moreXRP Nears Breakout as Institutional Adoption Grows
XRP is gaining momentum as both fundamental and technical factors align for a potential breakout. Analysts highlight its increasing institutional adoption, with major banks and payment companies utilizing the XRP Ledger for cross-border settlements. The cryptocurrency has stabilized above $3, and its weekly chart mirrors Ethereum’s consolidation before its 2016-2018 surge. Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, emphasizes the XRP Ledger’s potential to rival SWIFT, further boosting confidence in XRP’s long-term relevance. With transaction volumes rising and a breakout point forming near $3.25, experts suggest XRP could soon surpass its previous peak of $3.65 and set new all-time highs.
read moreRipple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Surpasses $600M Supply in July
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD experienced a 32.3% supply increase between June and July, surpassing $600 million—the second-largest growth among stablecoins with over $500 million in supply expansion. Since May, RLUSD has nearly doubled its supply, with its market cap jumping 47% to $455.3 million by June. In July, it hit a new monthly high with $3.3 billion in trading volume, up 27% from June. Ripple bolstered RLUSD’s growth through strategic moves, including seeking a national banking charter, partnering with BNY Mellon as custodian, and pursuing ISO 20022 and MiCA compliance. However, skepticism arose as blockchain investigator ZachXBT questioned the authenticity of RLUSD’s user base, comparing it unfavorably to rivals like Circle and Tether.
read moreRipple and SEC End Legal Battle, XRP Price Surges 13%
The SEC and Ripple Labs have agreed to dismiss their appeals, bringing closure to one of the most high-profile crypto lawsuits in history. The case, which began in 2020, centered on whether XRP was an unregistered security. In 2023, a federal judge ruled that XRP sold on public exchanges did not qualify as a security, though institutional sales did. Ripple was fined $125 million, far less than the SEC’s initial $2 billion demand. The dismissal has led to a 13% price spike for XRP, now trading near its all-time high. The crypto community celebrates this as a landmark win for regulatory clarity.
read moreRipple Acquires Rail for $200M to Boost Stablecoin Payments
Ripple has agreed to acquire Rail, a Toronto-based payments platform, for $200 million, marking a strategic move to strengthen its stablecoin and cross-border payment offerings. Rail’s compliance features, including KYC workflows and transaction monitoring, will bolster Ripple’s ability to serve fintechs, neobanks, and enterprises. The acquisition supports Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and XRP, with a focus on bridging traditional and crypto payments. Ripple’s president highlighted stablecoins as a ‘cornerstone of modern finance,’ while the company continues expanding its regulatory footprint, including a pending banking license application. This follows Ripple’s recent $1.25 billion purchase of prime brokerage Hidden Road, signaling aggressive growth in institutional crypto services.
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