Ripple uses the XRP Ledger and XRP as a bridge currency to enable On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) for near-instantaneous, low-cost cross-border transactions. XRP's market capitalization reached $173.3 billion and is supported by partnerships and recent U.S. stablecoin legislation, yet XRP's price remains $2.91 and has underperformed investor expectations due to regulatory battles and market volatility. Ripple's $200 million acquisition of Rail, a stablecoin-powered payments platform, aims to expand stablecoin capabilities with virtual accounts and automated back-office tools. The Rail purchase could strengthen Ripple's market position while potentially reshaping or diluting XRP's role and value.
Ripple 's ecosystem, built around the XRP Ledger, has long been heralded as a game-changer for cross-border payments, offering speed, low costs, and scalability that traditional banking struggles to match. By leveraging XRP ( ) as a bridge currency, Ripple's On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service enables near-instantaneous global transactions, positioning XRP as a cornerstone for financial institutions seeking efficiency. This promise has driven XRP's appeal, with its market cap reaching $173.3 billion,
Ripple's acquisition of Rail is set to close in the fourth quarter. It strengthens Ripple's position in the burgeoning stablecoin market, projected to reach $3.7 trillion by 2030. Rail's technology - expected to handle over 10% of the $36 billion global B2B stablecoin market - brings virtual accounts and automated back-office tools that streamline cross-border transactions. By integrating Rail's infrastructure, Ripple can offer a robust stablecoin pa
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