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XRP Ledger has surpassed 1 million AI-powered payments through the x402 protocol.Ripple-backed t54.ai has launched the XRPL AI Hub for developers, AI agents, and payment services.The announcements come as over 55% of trusted validators have adopted the xrpld v3.2.0 upgrade.

Institutional crypto platform EDX Markets has closed a $76 million Series C funding round, with Japan’s SBI Holdings as the sole investor, CEO Tony Acuña-Rohter told The Block.The funding will help EDX expand its trading, clearing, and settlement capabilities as it targets growing institutional demand, particularly from large banks.

Monica Long’s Seoul appearance comes as Korea remains one of XRP’s most active trading markets.XRP Seoul will connect holders, builders, and projects during Korea Blockchain Week on October 3.Ripple’s Korea ties now span custody, tokenized bonds, XRPL projects, and local developer programs.

Ripple said its RLUSD stablecoin is now available in Japan after receiving regulatory approval.The stablecoin is available through SBI VC Trade for both institutional and retail users in the country.

Coinbase’s Luxembourg hub now gives it a single MiCA route to serve users across Europe.Ripple’s recent CASP approval now keeps Luxembourg central to regulated crypto payments growth in Europe.Binance’s Greece setback shows MiCA access may split licensed exchanges from slower rivals across Europe.

JFSA approval now gives RLUSD a regulated Japan entry point through SBI VC Trade’s platform.Ripple’s stablecoin rollout targets payments, tokenization, and collateral management for Japanese users and institutions alike.The launch extends RLUSD’s Asia push after recent market access wins in Türkiye and beyond.

Halborn found no critical or high-risk flaws in Ripple’s XRP Ledger lending protocol re-audit.The review covered code changes tied to fixed-term loans and Single Asset Vaults on XRPL.Ripple addressed all reported findings as XRPL expands toward lending, vaults and institutional DeFi tools.

XRP price traded near $1.14 as buyers defended the key $1.10 support zone after weak volume.Ripple adoption keeps growing through RLUSD, MXNB, Mastercard settlement links and AI payment tools.ETF inflows and low exchange reserves support the rebound case, but whale selling remains under pressure.

Ripple participated in Flutterwave’s Series E funding round, valuing the African payments company at $3.2 billion.The investment embeds Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and XRP Ledger into Flutterwave’s payment infrastructure across 34 African markets, according to a statement.

Ripple has acquired an equity stake in Flutterwave, valuing the African fintech company at $3.3 billion.The investment strengthens Ripple’s presence in Africa as demand for faster and cheaper cross-border payments grows.Ripple has recently expanded RLUSD and XRP Ledger payment infrastructure across Türkiye, Latin America, the Middle East, and AI-driven payment networks.

Jake Claver says BlackRock could eventually file for an XRP ETF as institutional interest in XRPL grows.XRPL Commons’ Odelia Torteman says firms including BlackRock, Mastercard, and Franklin Templeton are exploring the XRP Ledger.Ripple has expanded XRPL’s utility through MXNB integration, AI tools, and support for agent-based payments.

Ripple’s revenue target separates operating income from XRP holdings, aiming to calm balance sheet concerns.Hidden Road, RLUSD, and treasury tools give Ripple more routes to serve banks and firms.XRP ETF inflows remain positive, but token demand still differs from Ripple’s business revenue path.

Ripple and Bitso have expanded their partnership by launching the MXNB stablecoin on the XRP Ledger.MXNB and RLUSD will support regulated cross-border payment settlements between the U.S. and Mexico.The launch adds to XRPL’s growing enterprise payments and AI-driven transaction ecosystem.

DBS plans to launch tokenized gold for retail customers in the second half of 2026, with each token backed by 1 gram of physical gold stored in Singapore.The offering expands DBS’s tokenization efforts after the bank introduced tokenized structured notes, Franklin Templeton’s sgBENJI fund token, and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.Physical gold holdings among DBS wealth clients have more than doubled over the past three years, according to the bank.

Developers gain access to the toolkit designed to help them build agentic payment applications on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).The kit also supports x402-powered payments using XRP and Ripple RLUSD.

Mastercard launched an AI payment network backed by Ripple, Coinbase, and more than 30 fintech and blockchain companies.The new Agent Pay for Machines platform allows autonomous AI agents to make and receive payments without human involvement.Ripple, Coinbase, and the Solana Foundation said blockchain infrastructure and stablecoins can support machine-speed transactions.