Ripple’s role is evolving alongside the United States’ shift from regulation by enforcement to regulation by legislation, a transition that could keep XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) relevant even as market structure changes.
What Happened: Trader Cryptoinsightuk said the U.S. has moved from a hostile stance toward crypto to a framework designed to support innovation and domestic development.
Recent measures such as the GENIUS Act on stablecoins, the CLARITY Act clarifying securities versus commodities, and Executive Order 14178, which bans retail CBDCs while backing public blockchains, have provided long-sought regulatory clarity. Together, they lower barriers for institutional participation and position the U.S. as a global hub for digital assets.
Against this backdrop, Ripple has spent more than $4 billion building out an institutional-grade financial stack. Since 2023, the company has acquired multiple custody providers, including Metaco, Fortress Trust, Standard Custody, and Palisade, along with prime broker Hidden Road (now Ripple Prime), stablecoin payments rail Rail, and treasury management platform GTreasury.
These assets form an integrated system spanning custody, payments, prime brokerage, and treasury operations, anchored around the XRP Ledger and Ripple’s U.S. dollar stablecoin, RLUSD.
Why It Matters: Cryptoinsightuk said XRP’s role may evolve rather than disappear. As regulated stablecoins such as RLUSD become the primary settlement layer, XRP could function as a liquidity bridge across chains, collateral within prime brokerage, and a tool for cross-border settlement and corporate treasury use cases.
Regulatory clarity makes it easier for institutions to adopt RLUSD first, with XRP potentially following as confidence grows. While this does not guarantee near-term price appreciation, Ripple’s acquisition strategy, clearer U.S. rules, and continued focus on cross-border payments strengthen the long-term infrastructure and adoption case.
The groundwork being laid now could shape where future institutional liquidity ultimately flows.
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