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Ripple is a real-time gross settlement system, currency exchange, and remittance network created by Ripple Labs Inc., a US-based technology company. The platform offers a suite of institutional-grade products, including Ripple Payments for cross-border settlement, Ripple Custody for digital asset storage and security, and the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin. These solutions enable financial institutions, central banks, and businesses to integrate digital assets into their operations through the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and other distributed ledger technologies.
Ripple Deepens Partnership with Bullish to Expand Options and Stablecoin Ecosystem
Ripple has announced a further deepening of its long-term partnership with Bullish, a digital asset trading platform for institutional investors. The two parties will open Bullish's options market to Ripple Prime users.According to the agreement, institutional clients of Ripple Prime will gain direct access to Bullish's regulated Bitcoin options market, which is reportedly the second-largest trading market by open interest for crypto-settled BTC options. The offering also covers products such as spot, perpetual swaps, and futures contracts. Additionally, both parties stated that the stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) will be used as a settlement and trading instrument in Bullish options trading, further enhancing institutional trading efficiency. (Crowdfundinsider)
Bitget Wallet Launches May Day QR Code Payment Campaign with Cashback up to 1,000 RLUSD per Transaction
Bitget Wallet has launched a Labor Day QR code payment campaign, running from April 28 to May 7, further driving the adoption of stablecoin payments in everyday consumption and travel scenarios across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. During the campaign, users who complete offline QR code payments using USDT or USDC will receive RLUSD cashback for each transaction. From May 1 to May 7, Bitget Wallet will randomly select one paying user per day to receive an additional 1,000 RLUSD cashback. To lower the barrier to first-time usage, Bitget Wallet will also airdrop XRP to eligible participants—serving as the account reserve required to activate RLUSD withdrawals. RLUSD is a compliant U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Ripple and regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This campaign marks Bitget Wallet’s first real-world consumer application following its integration of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet and onboarding of the RLUSD payment ecosystem at the end of March—and represents a key milestone in advancing Bitget Wallet’s Everyday Finance strategy.
South Korean digital bank K Bank partners with Ripple to advance blockchain-based cross-border remittance technology validation
According to Insight Korea, South Korea’s digital bank K Bank has established a strategic partnership with blockchain company Ripple to advance the validation of next-generation blockchain-based cross-border remittance technologies. The two parties will focus on evaluating optimization opportunities in remittance speed, cost structure, and transaction transparency through Ripple’s Global Payments Network and infrastructure. Current collaboration includes a digital wallet proof-of-concept, joint development of cross-border remittance models, and expansion into the digital assets domain. The ongoing Phase II testing simulates connecting banks’ internal systems with customer accounts and tests on-chain fund transfers to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. K Bank is also evaluating Ripple’s SaaS-based digital wallet, Palisade, to enhance compliance and deployment efficiency.
Coinbase and Other Crypto Institutions Send Joint Letter to U.S. Senate Urging Passage of the CLARITY Act
the crypto advocacy groups Blockchain Association and CCI, together with over 120 industry institutions including Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, and Circle, have sent a joint letter to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, urging an accelerated review process for the CLARITY Act. The industry parties stated that the United States needs to establish a unified regulatory framework for digital asset markets, clarify regulatory responsibilities, and strengthen investor protection. They emphasized that relying solely on enforcement-based regulation cannot create a long-term stable environment. The institutions warned that prolonged policy ambiguity will lead to an outflow of capital, talent, and technology, weakening America's strategic advantages. They also called for the development of tailored federal unified regulatory rules for stablecoins, tokenized assets, and decentralized technologies.
Over 100 Crypto Companies Urge U.S. Senate to Advance the Clarity Act
According to CoinDesk, over 100 U.S. crypto companies and industry organizations sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee urging advancement of the Clarity Act’s consideration to establish a federal regulatory framework for digital asset markets. Signatories include Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, and Consensys. Their core demands include clarifying the regulatory division of responsibilities between the SEC and the CFTC, protecting developers of non-custodial tools, simplifying disclosure requirements, and preventing fragmentation across state-level regulatory standards. The signatories warn that without a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework in the U.S., investment, jobs, and development activity may shift overseas.
Ripple Unveils Quantum-Resistant Phased Roadmap: Aims to Upgrade XRP Ledger by 2028
Odaily News Ripple has announced a phased roadmap, planning to advance the XRP Ledger towards a quantum-resistant upgrade by 2028. The plan includes formulating a "Quantum-Day" contingency plan to address potential sudden threats from quantum computing and will involve preliminary testing and validation in collaboration with Project Eleven. Ripple stated that this initiative aims to prepare in advance for the transition to post-quantum security, with the entire plan to be implemented in four phases:Phase 1: Q-Day Emergency Preparedness (Initiated). Establish a Quantum Day (Q-Day) emergency response mechanism. If existing classical cryptographic systems are suddenly compromised, the network will immediately stop accepting traditional public key signatures and enforce a mandatory migration to quantum-safe accounts.Phase 2: Risk Assessment & Algorithm Testing (First Half of 2026). Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the impact of post-quantum cryptography on the XRP Ledger's network performance, storage, and bandwidth. Collaborate with Project Eleven to perform validator-level testing and Devnet benchmarking, deploy the NIST-standardized ML-DSA quantum-safe signature scheme, and develop a prototype for a post-quantum custody wallet.Phase 3: Devnet Hybrid Integration (Second Half of 2026). Integrate candidate post-quantum signature schemes in parallel with existing elliptic curve signatures on the Developer Network (Devnet), allowing developers to test performance and system impact without affecting the mainnet. Simultaneously explore post-quantum zero-knowledge proof primitives and homomorphic encryption technologies for Confidential Transfers, to advance the privacy and compliance capabilities for tokenized real-world assets on the XRPL.Phase 4: Mainnet Full Upgrade (Target 2028). Submit a formal protocol Amendment. Upon approval through validator voting, natively enable full post-quantum cryptography on the mainnet. (Cointelegraph)
Bitget Wallet Launches May Day QR Code Payment Campaign with Cashback up to 1,000 RLUSD per Transaction
Bitget Wallet has launched a Labor Day QR code payment campaign, running from April 28 to May 7, further driving the adoption of stablecoin payments in everyday consumption and travel scenarios across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. During the campaign, users who complete offline QR code payments using USDT or USDC will receive RLUSD cashback for each transaction. From May 1 to May 7, Bitget Wallet will randomly select one paying user per day to receive an additional 1,000 RLUSD cashback. To lower the barrier to first-time usage, Bitget Wallet will also airdrop XRP to eligible participants—serving as the account reserve required to activate RLUSD withdrawals. RLUSD is a compliant U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Ripple and regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This campaign marks Bitget Wallet’s first real-world consumer application following its integration of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet and onboarding of the RLUSD payment ecosystem at the end of March—and represents a key milestone in advancing Bitget Wallet’s Everyday Finance strategy.
The total net inflow of US XRP spot ETFs in a single day was $2.2018 million
according to SoSoValue data, yesterday (Eastern Time April 28) the total net inflow of XRP spot ETFs in a single day was $2.2018 million.Yesterday, only the Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) saw net inflows, with a single-day net inflow of $2.2018 million. The total historical net inflow has now reached $424 million.As of press time, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $1.053 billion, with an XRP net asset ratio of 1.23%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $1.293 billion.
CoinShares: Digital asset investment products saw $1.2 billion in inflows last week, marking four consecutive weeks of net inflows
According to a report from CoinShares' research department, digital asset investment products recorded net inflows of $1.2 billion this week, marking the fourth consecutive week of positive inflows. Total assets under management (AuM) rose to $155 billion, the highest level since February 1st. Bitcoin led the way, recording $933 million in inflows, bringing its year-to-date total to $4 billion. Ethereum saw inflows exceeding $190 million for the third consecutive week. XRP returned to net inflows after a week of outflows. On a regional basis, the United States dominated this week's inflows ($1.1 billion), while Germany, Switzerland, and Canada also recorded positive inflows, indicating broadening demand. Additionally, blockchain equity ETFs attracted a total of $617 million over the past three weeks, setting a new weekly inflow record, reflecting growing institutional investor interest in the sector. The market is currently focused on the FOMC meeting on April 28-29, which could create some short-term volatility in sentiment.
SoFi Launches XRP Deposits, but Faces User Criticism Over Withdrawal Restrictions
Odaily News SoFi announced that its crypto business now supports XRP deposits, but the temporary inability to withdraw XRP to external wallets has sparked user dissatisfaction.Currently, users can only hold or trade XRP within the platform and cannot transfer it out to on-chain wallets. This design has been criticized by some users as an "ETF-like model," arguing that it only provides price exposure without truly connecting to the crypto ecosystem.SoFi stated that it will enable withdrawal functionality in the future but has not provided a specific timeline.
CoinShares: Digital asset investment products saw $1.4 billion in net inflows last week, the highest since January.
CoinShares’ latest weekly report shows that digital asset investment products recorded $1.4 billion in net inflows last week—the third consecutive week of net inflows and the largest single-week inflow since January—with total assets under management reaching $155 billion. Bitcoin investment products saw $1.116 billion in net inflows, bringing year-to-date net inflows to $3.1 billion; Ethereum investment products attracted $328 million in net inflows—the strongest weekly performance since January. By region, the U.S. recorded $1.5 billion in net inflows, Germany $28 million, while Switzerland saw $138 million in net outflows. Meanwhile, short-Bitcoin products attracted $1.4 million in net inflows, while XRP and Solana products experienced $56 million and $2.3 million in net outflows, respectively.
XRP Spot ETF Saw Net Inflows of $55.39 Million Last Week
According to data from SoSoValue, the XRP spot ETF recorded net inflows of $55.39 million during last week's trading sessions (Eastern Time, April 13 to April 17).The XRP spot ETF with the highest net inflows last week was the Bitwise ETF XRP, with weekly net inflows of $28.7566 million. Its historical total net inflows have now reached $417 million. Following that was the Franklin ETF XRPZ, with weekly net inflows of $19.7897 million. The historical total net inflows for XRPZ have reached $344 million.As of the time of writing, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $1.11 billion. The ETF net asset ratio (its market value as a percentage of XRP's total market cap) has reached 1.22%, and the historical cumulative net inflows have amounted to $1.27 billion.
Bitget Wallet Launches May Day QR Code Payment Campaign with Cashback up to 1,000 RLUSD per Transaction
Bitget Wallet has launched a Labor Day QR code payment campaign, running from April 28 to May 7, further driving the adoption of stablecoin payments in everyday consumption and travel scenarios across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. During the campaign, users who complete offline QR code payments using USDT or USDC will receive RLUSD cashback for each transaction. From May 1 to May 7, Bitget Wallet will randomly select one paying user per day to receive an additional 1,000 RLUSD cashback. To lower the barrier to first-time usage, Bitget Wallet will also airdrop XRP to eligible participants—serving as the account reserve required to activate RLUSD withdrawals. RLUSD is a compliant U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Ripple and regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This campaign marks Bitget Wallet’s first real-world consumer application following its integration of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet and onboarding of the RLUSD payment ecosystem at the end of March—and represents a key milestone in advancing Bitget Wallet’s Everyday Finance strategy.
South Korean digital bank K Bank partners with Ripple to advance blockchain-based cross-border remittance technology validation
According to Insight Korea, South Korea’s digital bank K Bank has established a strategic partnership with blockchain company Ripple to advance the validation of next-generation blockchain-based cross-border remittance technologies. The two parties will focus on evaluating optimization opportunities in remittance speed, cost structure, and transaction transparency through Ripple’s Global Payments Network and infrastructure. Current collaboration includes a digital wallet proof-of-concept, joint development of cross-border remittance models, and expansion into the digital assets domain. The ongoing Phase II testing simulates connecting banks’ internal systems with customer accounts and tests on-chain fund transfers to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. K Bank is also evaluating Ripple’s SaaS-based digital wallet, Palisade, to enhance compliance and deployment efficiency.
Researcher cracks 15-bit ECC key, earns 1 Bitcoin reward
According to Odaily, independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli was awarded the Q-Day Prize and 1 Bitcoin by quantum security startup Project Eleven for successfully cracking the encryption keys protecting Bitcoin. Giancarlo Lelli utilized publicly available quantum hardware and a variant of Shor's algorithm to crack a 15-bit encryption key among 32,767 possibilities. The difficulty of this quantum attack is 512 times greater than the 6-bit key record set in September 2025. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden stated that the resource requirements for such attacks continue to decline, with approximately 6.9 million Bitcoins currently held in vulnerable static addresses, including 1 million Bitcoins owned by Satoshi Nakamoto. The Bitcoin network has proposed BIP-360 to introduce quantum-resistant address types, while platforms such as Ethereum, Ripple, and Tron have also begun releasing plans for transitioning to post-quantum defenses.
SoFi Launches XRP Deposits, but Faces User Criticism Over Withdrawal Restrictions
Odaily News SoFi announced that its crypto business now supports XRP deposits, but the temporary inability to withdraw XRP to external wallets has sparked user dissatisfaction.Currently, users can only hold or trade XRP within the platform and cannot transfer it out to on-chain wallets. This design has been criticized by some users as an "ETF-like model," arguing that it only provides price exposure without truly connecting to the crypto ecosystem.SoFi stated that it will enable withdrawal functionality in the future but has not provided a specific timeline.
Ripple Releases XRPL Post-Quantum Migration Roadmap, Targeting Full Transition by 2028 at the Latest
Ripple has unveiled a four-phase roadmap for post-quantum security on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), aiming to complete the full transition to a post-quantum signature system by 2028 at the latest. The roadmap includes: a Q-Day emergency migration mechanism; quantum risk assessment and testing of NIST-recommended algorithms in the first half of 2026; parallel integration of candidate post-quantum signature schemes on Devnet in the second half of 2026; and subsequent network-wide, large-scale cutover via an XRPL Amendment. Ripple stated it is already collaborating with Project Eleven on validator testing, Devnet benchmarking, and development of a custodial wallet prototype. It emphasized that assets are not under immediate threat today but must address the “harvest now, decrypt later” risk.
South Korea’s National Tax Service Fully Tracks Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion, Including Non-Custodial Wallets
According to ZDNet Korea, South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) issued a tender notice on April 15 to introduce cryptocurrency transaction tracking software from firms including Chainalysis and TRM Labs. The system aims to monitor cryptocurrency transactions in real time, trace hidden assets of tax evasion suspects, and combat disguised inheritance, gifting, and offshore tax evasion involving digital assets. It can track approximately 70 million types of cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and stablecoins—across 45 blockchain layers. The system also features “de-mixing” capabilities to identify mixing-service-based money laundering techniques and can perform partial identity verification for non-custodial wallets such as MetaMask and Phantom. This marks the NTS’s third deployment of such solutions since 2024; system construction is scheduled for completion in June, with official operation commencing in July.
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Ripple Deepens Partnership with Bullish to Expand Options and Stablecoin Ecosystem
Ripple has announced a further deepening of its long-term partnership with Bullish, a digital asset trading platform for institutional investors. The two parties will open Bullish's options market to Ripple Prime users.According to the agreement, institutional clients of Ripple Prime will gain direct access to Bullish's regulated Bitcoin options market, which is reportedly the second-largest trading market by open interest for crypto-settled BTC options. The offering also covers products such as spot, perpetual swaps, and futures contracts. Additionally, both parties stated that the stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) will be used as a settlement and trading instrument in Bullish options trading, further enhancing institutional trading efficiency. (Crowdfundinsider)
Bitget Wallet Launches May Day QR Code Payment Campaign with Cashback up to 1,000 RLUSD per Transaction
Bitget Wallet has launched a Labor Day QR code payment campaign, running from April 28 to May 7, further driving the adoption of stablecoin payments in everyday consumption and travel scenarios across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. During the campaign, users who complete offline QR code payments using USDT or USDC will receive RLUSD cashback for each transaction. From May 1 to May 7, Bitget Wallet will randomly select one paying user per day to receive an additional 1,000 RLUSD cashback. To lower the barrier to first-time usage, Bitget Wallet will also airdrop XRP to eligible participants—serving as the account reserve required to activate RLUSD withdrawals. RLUSD is a compliant U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Ripple and regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This campaign marks Bitget Wallet’s first real-world consumer application following its integration of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet and onboarding of the RLUSD payment ecosystem at the end of March—and represents a key milestone in advancing Bitget Wallet’s Everyday Finance strategy.
White House Trump Banquet Hall Total Investment Rises to $400 Million, Multiple Crypto Companies Previously Disclosed as Donors
Fortune magazine disclosed the total investment in the White House Trump Banquet Hall has risen from the initially estimated $200 million to $400 million. The funds primarily come from tax-deductible private donations, which will be managed through the non-profit organization Trust for the National Mall. Fortune previously revealed that multiple crypto industry companies and individuals have participated in the donations, including Coinbase, Ripple, Tether America (a subsidiary of Tether), as well as prominent figures in the crypto space such as Paxos co-founder Charles Cascarilla, Cameron Winklevoss, and Tyler Winklevoss. Additionally, major tech companies like Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are also on the donor list. Among them, Google's parent company Alphabet had previously reached a settlement with Trump and pledged $22 million of that amount towards the banquet hall's construction.
Certifyde raises $2 million in seed funding with participation from Ripple CEO and others
: Certifyde, an AI application platform, announced the completion of a $2 million seed funding round, with participation from K5 Global, Flamingo Capital, as well as multiple angel investors including Honey co-founder George Ruan, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and Nutra co-founder Roland Peralta. (Techfundingnews)
The total net inflow of US XRP spot ETFs in a single day was $2.2018 million
according to SoSoValue data, yesterday (Eastern Time April 28) the total net inflow of XRP spot ETFs in a single day was $2.2018 million.Yesterday, only the Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) saw net inflows, with a single-day net inflow of $2.2018 million. The total historical net inflow has now reached $424 million.As of press time, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $1.053 billion, with an XRP net asset ratio of 1.23%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $1.293 billion.
South Korea’s KBank and Ripple Announce Strategic Partnership to Pilot On-Chain Cross-Border Remittances
According to CoinDesk, South Korea’s internet bank KBank—also Upbit’s partner bank—has formed a strategic partnership with Ripple to launch a proof-of-concept (PoC) for on-chain cross-border remittance services. The PoC targets the United Arab Emirates and Thailand, aiming to enable faster and lower-cost cross-border transfers. The project has now entered its second phase of testing.