Ripple has announced the development of a new product, the XRPL EVM Sidechain, which will bring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This move is expected to unlock new opportunities in decentralized finance (defi) and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The sidechain will connect to the XRPL mainnet using a bridge, with […]
Ripple CEO Unveils New Stablecoin Name at XRP Ledger Community Summit
In a significant announcement at the XRP Ledger Community Summit (#XRPL Apex) held in Amsterdam from 11-13 June 2024, Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, unveiled the name of Ripple’s new stablecoin – $ RLUSD. Garlinghouse expressed his fondness for the name, stating, “I like to call it Real USD… Ripple USD”. This development …
Ledger Live Enhances User Experience With Crypto.com Pay On-Ramp Integration
Ledger Live has announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com Pay to integrate its on-ramp digital payments technology into Ledger’s software. This integration will enable Ledger Live app users to conveniently purchase over 300 cryptocurrencies using the Crypto.com Pay On-ramp payment gateway. The new feature, which offers a fast checkout experience for verified customers to buy […]
Ripple Unveils Brazil Fund for Supporting Local XRP Ledger Projects
Ripple, the cryptocurrency services and payments company, has recently unveiled a local fund to support Brazil-based projects using XRP Ledger, the XRP asset blockchain. Julia Heitner, Program Manager of the XRPL Grants program, stated that Brazil was the first country where this strategy would be implemented, given the nation’s openness to blockchain initiatives. Ripple Launches […]
Korea’s Infinite Block Joins as XRP Ledger Validator, Bolstering Global Ecosystem
Infinite Block, a Korean virtual asset service provider, has announced its participation as a validator in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain. This move is expected to bolster the XRPL ecosystem within Korea’s unique regulatory environment. Infinite Block aims to provide XRPL and XRP services to corporations while adhering to domestic and international regulatory compliance. The […]