Ripple Connects XRP Ledger to Stripe via Machine Payments Protocol
Sun 20 Sept 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The XRPL AI Starter Kit version 1.1 serves as the software framework enabling this connection by adding support for both the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) and the Open Wallet Standard. Originally launched in June, this updated developer resource incorporates MPP—a protocol co-authored by Stripe and Tempo, a payment-focused blockchain that launched its mainnet in March. Continue reading
Preparing for an IPO with a valuation nearing a record $40 billion, driven by its expanding footprint with global banking giants. This valuation secures Ripple’s status as a “unicorn company” (a startup valued over $1 billion). Continue reading
10 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — Ripple will unveil its 2026 Roadmap on February 11, focusing on integrating XRP into capital markets. Key updates include smart contracts, zero-knowledge proofs for privacy, and cross-chain liquidity. These advancements aim to drive institutional adoption and utility. Continue reading
The Bitwise XRP ETF (Ticker: XRP) on the NYSE is scheduled to begin trading on November 20, 2025. This fund is designed to offer investors exposure to XRP, the third-largest crypto asset, which powers the XRP Ledger and aims to modernise cross-border payments. The announcement, from global crypto asset manager Bitwise, highlights XRP’s 13-year track record and its potential to disrupt a projected $250 trillion market. Crucially, the document also includes extensive risk disclosures, noting that the fund is subject to high volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Continue reading
July 13, 2023 /Developers/ —There are a few reasons why XRP is soaring today. Continue reading
Andrew Urquhart, University of Reading
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued the cryptocurrency platform Coinbase shortly after launching a lawsuit against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.
This isn’t the first time Binance and Coinbase have caught the SEC’s attention – it’s not even the first time this year. But the latest charges are much more serious, including accusations that the exchanges are operating without the correct registration.
LONDON, May 2, 2023 /Finance/ — Whether or not you should hold on to XRP is a decision that only you can make. You should consider your own financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment goals before making a decision. Continue reading