XRP news

XRPL Labs integrated post‑quantum CRYSTALS‑Dilithium on its AlphaNet testnet, replacing elliptic‑curve signatures to guard against future quantum attacks. The shift introduces Quantum Accounts, Transactions, and Consensus, requiring validators to adopt Dilithium signatures. However, each signature jumps from 64 to 2,420 bytes, raising bandwidth and storage costs and potentially centralizing the network. AlphaNet also adds native smart‑contract tools, closing the programmability gap that limited XRPL to payments and allowing DeFi development directly on the base chain.

XRP net assets in exchange‑traded funds topped $1.25 billion, as investors added $8.19 million in recent sessions, but the token slipped to $1.86, with traders selling into rallies. Spot demand has stayed steady, indicating that professional investors favor regulated vehicles over chasing short‑term price moves. Price has been stuck in a $1.85–$1.91 channel, with sellers defending the $1.9060–$1.9100 resistance area on high volume, while bids near $1.86–$1.87 have kept the market from breaking lower. If $1.87 holds, the next test is the heavy supply zone at $1.90–$1.91; a break above would force short‑covering, whereas a failure could push the token into the $1.77–$1.80 demand pocket.

US ETF markets hit a “triple crown” in 2025, topping inflows ($1.4 trillion), launches (1,100+), and volume ($57.9 trillion)—the first time all three peaked together since 2021—driven by three years of double‑digit S&P 500 gains. Crypto‑ETF rotation is stark: Bitcoin ETFs lost $629 million and Ethereum $512 million in December, while XRP spot ETFs added $470 million in a 28‑day inflow streak, and Solana drew $132 million amid a 53 % decline, highlighting regulatory clarity. With many altcoin ETF applications pending, 2026 could bring a surge of new products as institutional investors shift beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum toward assets with clear regulation and real‑world use, a trend that may shape the next chapter of the ETF boom.

2025 saw the US shift crypto from fringe hobby to regulated infrastructure. Trump’s GENIUS Act defined stablecoins and the Bitcoin reserve order removed enforcement fog. Vanguard spot ETFs and BlackRock’s BUIDL fund entered Binance collateral. Key protocols secured futures: Solana moved from beta to liquidity layer; Coinbase’s Base leveraged its user base for mainstream adoption. Ripple won its court battle, clearing the way for Spot XRP ETFs, and stablecoins hit a $300 bn market cap, becoming the fintech settlement rail. Perpetual DEXs and prediction markets attracted institutional volume; Hong Kong’s regulatory clarity made it a regional liquidity hub. Early believers, who held through 2022‑24 turmoil, now dominate liquidity pools and will fund the next wave of crypto innovation.

XRP trades at $1.8759, little changed in 24 hours, matching the broader crypto market, even after Upshift, Clearstar and Flare launched earnXRP, a vault that lets holders earn XRP‑denominated yield without selling tokens. EarnXRP works by depositing Flare’s FXRP, a 1:1 ERC‑20 token backing XRP, into a multi‑strategy vault. Investors receive earnXRP receipts that track their share of the vault and the accumulated yield. Market sentiment remains weak, with low participation this time of year, but analysts note negative social media chatter may signal a rebound.

Flare’s new earnXRP vault lets XRP holders earn yield without selling tokens or engaging in complex DeFi. Users deposit FXRP, a 1:1 XRP token on Flare, and receive earnXRP receipt tokens that track vault shares and compounded yields. The vault allocates funds to XRP staking, liquidity provision and carry trades, keeping returns denominated in XRP to avoid stablecoin exposure. It expands on‑chain activity, deepens markets and supports Flare’s FAssets system that brings XRP into smart contract environments.

Spot Ether ETFs recorded $84.6 million in net inflows on Monday, ending a seven‑day outflow streak and lifting cumulative net inflows to about $12.5 billion. XRP ETFs continued an unbroken inflow streak, posting $43.9 million on Monday and a cumulative total above $1.1 billion, indicating a steady positioning strategy. Solana, Chainlink, and Dogecoin ETFs showed mixed flows, with Solana and Chainlink attracting modest inflows and Dogecoin experiencing a decline. Global crypto ETPs posted nearly $952 million in net outflows last week, mainly driven by spot Bitcoin and Ether funds. CoinShares linked the sell‑off to regulatory uncertainty surrounding the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and large‑holder selling. The data suggest altcoin ETFs are gaining differentiation, but volumes remain too small to offset the broader market trend.

EarnXRP, a new yield product launched on Flare Network, lets users deposit FXRP into a vault that deploys capital across multiple on‑chain strategies to generate XRP‑denominated returns. The product, a joint effort by Upshift Finance, Clearstar and Flare Network, offers no initial yield estimate, caps the first deposit at 5 million FXRP, and waives fees for the first 30 days while enabling withdrawals at any time.

Under Trump’s SEC, high‑profile crypto cases were dropped: Ripple’s lawsuit ended in August, Binance’s case was dismissed May 29, and the SEC withdrew appeals against DeFi, Coinbase, OpenSea, and several exchanges, marking a shift toward cooperative regulation. Additional settlements included Gemini, Kraken, Yuga Labs and Crypto.com, with investigations closed without enforcement. Many firms received 60‑day stays to negotiate outcomes, reflecting the crypto‑friendly task force’s influence on enforcement strategy. These changes signal a pivot away from aggressive enforcement, offering industry relief and potentially fostering growth, though some firms still face lingering impacts.

XRP has struggled to sustain a recovery, with price stuck near resistance. On‑chain data shows whales adding about 330 million XRP (~$642 million) in 48 hours, indicating confidence in lower prices and potential support that may curb downside risk. Analysts say a bullish scenario emerges if accumulation continues and long‑term selling eases. A breakout above $2.02 could push XRP toward $2.20; however, failure to maintain momentum could drag it back to $1.85 or even $1.79, undermining the upside.