$XRP
As of December 14, 2024, XRP has experienced notable developments:
Regulatory Approval of RLUSD Stablecoin
Ripple Labs, the issuer of XRP, received approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for its stablecoin, RLUSD, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar. CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that exchange and partner listings for RLUSD would be available soon. This regulatory milestone is expected to enhance XRP's value and utility within Ripple's digital payments platform.
Market Performance and Political Developments
Following the U.S. presidential election, XRP's price surged nearly 400%, reaching $2.43. Investors anticipate that the incoming administration will adopt a more crypto-friendly regulatory approach, potentially easing previous legal challenges faced by Ripple Labs. Notably, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins, known for his supportive stance on cryptocurrencies, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Significant Whale Transactions
Recent blockchain data indicates substantial XRP transactions, including a transfer of 99,999,980 XRP (approximately $234 million) between unknown wallets. Such large movements often involve institutional investors or exchanges and can influence market dynamics.
Asset Management Activism
Switzerland-based asset manager GAM has urged Japan's SBI Holdings to adopt a more proactive approach toward its cryptocurrency investments, particularly its holdings in Ripple Labs and XRP. GAM recommends that SBI disclose the value of its XRP holdings and consider a public XRP coin-buying program to enhance shareholder value.
Price Trends
Despite recent gains, XRP's price has stabilized this week, with analysts suggesting that investors may need to adjust to this plateau.
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