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
Defending the Rails: How Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network is Countering the $27 Trillion Stablecoin Threat
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
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