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Former SWIFT executive Tom Zschach rejected claims that the payment network plans to integrate XRP directly.SWIFT’s current blockchain project focuses on tokenized bank deposits and cross-border payment links between institutions.Ripple-related banks may join SWIFT pilots, but their involvement does not confirm XRP token adoption.

XRP gained around 1.6% after SWIFT launched a blockchain payments pilot involving Ripple-linked banks.Spot XRP ETFs recorded $7.29 million in outflows, the largest daily withdrawal since March 2026.Technical indicators and derivatives data suggest sellers still hold the upper hand despite the rebound.

Swift’s pilot allows 17 global banks to transfer tokenized deposits on weekends, but ultimate settlement still relies on legacy systems.

Ripple says this is the first time a cryptocurrency will be displayed on the jerseys of a major collegiate sports program.CEO Brad Garlinghouse is a KU alum.

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.

Ripple and XRP become the latest crypto brands to enter the sports marketing space.

Ripple has signed a five-year deal with the University of Kansas, placing the XRP logo on Jayhawks team jerseys.The partnership includes blockchain and financial education programs alongside Ripple’s existing ties to the university.The announcement follows Ripple’s MiCA license approval in Europe as XRP ETFs post eight straight weeks of inflows.

Clearstream now supports eight crypto assets, widening institutional access beyond Bitcoin and Ether custody.The service uses Crypto Finance as sub-custodian, keeping the offering inside Deutsche Börse’s regulated structure.MiCA is pushing European institutions toward licensed custody, settlement, trading, and stablecoin infrastructure providers.

Ripple has secured a full MiCA license in Luxembourg, allowing regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area.XRP spot ETFs have extended their inflow streak to eight weeks, with cumulative net inflows reaching $1.49 billion.XRP is holding near key technical support around $1.12 as traders watch for a move toward $1.15–$1.18.

XRP Ledger validator adoption of xrpld v3.2.0 has climbed above 55%, moving the network closer to upgrade activation.The release introduces infrastructure updates, security fixes, and the official rename from rippled to xrpld.The fixCleanup3_2_0 amendment has 40% support, while developers continue monitoring validator migration issues.

Ripple said it received CASP authorization from Luxembourg’s CSSF, making it fully MiCA-compliant to offer crypto services across 30 EEA countries.

Ripple’s Luxembourg approval lets it offer regulated crypto payment services across the European Economic Area.The CASP license pairs with Ripple’s EMI license, supporting cryptoasset and stablecoin payment infrastructure.MiCA’s July deadline has split Europe’s crypto market between licensed and restricted service providers.

Chris Larsen reportedly invested in a startup founded by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s son as CLARITY Act negotiations continue.The reported investment comes while lawmakers debate ethics rules tied to the crypto market structure bill.Senate Republicans are seeking Democratic support to pass the CLARITY Act before the legislative window narrows.

SEC officials want a clearer ETF process as crypto and prediction market filings increase sharply.Confidential filings could protect ETF issuers from copycats before new products become public.Prediction market ETFs remain under review while regulators seek feedback on novel fund structures.

XRP Ledger validators have warned users about a suspected fake OUSD issuer posing as the newly launched stablecoin.Validator Vet said the issuer lacks the official two-way verification needed to confirm its legitimacy.The warning follows Open USD’s launch by a consortium backed by Ripple, BlackRock, Visa, Coinbase, and more than 140 companies.

Manny Rutinel won Colorado’s 8th District Democratic primary and will face Republican Gabe Evans in November.A PAC funded by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen spent about $1 million supporting Rutinel’s campaign.The race adds to broadser scrutiny of crypto political spending before the 2026 U.S. midterms.