Ripple achieves major triumphs while XRP battles to stay above $2.

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4 days ago

2025 Milestones

Ripple reported its strongest year, highlighted by major acquisitions and the resolution of its SEC lawsuit. The company also launched several spot XRP ETFs, attracting near‑$1 billion in inflows. Despite these achievements, XRP’s market price remains weak, staying near $2.

European Banking Partnership

Ripple announced a partnership with Switzerland’s AMINA Bank, which will use Ripple’s stablecoin for near‑real‑time cross‑border payments. This marks Ripple’s first major banking collaboration in Europe. The deal was revealed within hours of another major announcement.

US Regulatory Approval

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted Ripple conditional approval to charter a national trust bank. This places Ripple alongside firms like Circle, BitGo, Paxos and Fidelity that hold similar licenses. The approval was presented as “huge news” by CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

XRP Price Struggle

Even with the positive news, XRP has fallen over 40 % from its July high of $3.65 and is down nearly 20 % this month. The token briefly slipped below $2 before recovering to around $2.04. Market sentiment remains bearish despite Ripple’s operational wins.