Nov 18, 2024: Our weekly Institutional Insights explores the latest market developments — market performance, industry news, exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows, trending topics, upcoming events and token unlocks — to help you supercharge your crypto trading.

 explores the latest market developments — market performance, industry news, exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows, trending topics, upcoming events and token unlocks — to help you supercharge your crypto trading.

Macro Overview — Rate Cut Hopes Dampened in the Wake of Strong Economy

Target rate probabilities for Federal Reserve meeting on Dec 18, 2024. Source: FedWatch

Recent strong economic and inflation data is reshaping the discussions among Federal Reserve policymakers regarding interest rate cuts. On Friday, investors further lowered their expectations for a rate reduction at the Fed's upcoming December 2024 meeting.

Central bankers have expressed confidence that inflation is stabilizing, suggesting that the benchmark rate, currently between 4.5% and 4.75%, could eventually be lowered to a more neutral level that encourages spending and investment. However, the pace of these potential cuts and the definition of "neutral" remain topics of debate. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the robust economy allows for a measured approach.

This shift in sentiment follows a political change after Donald Trump's election, with Wall Street adjusting to the prospect of inflationary pressures from potential tax cuts, increased tariffs and immigration restrictions under the new administration. Although Fed officials have not explicitly factored these political developments into their considerations, market expectations for rate cuts have diminished over the past week.

 noted that while there isn't a pressing need to cut rates, December 2024 still remains a possibility. Other officials, including Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin, have emphasized that any pause in cuts would indicate a slower approach, rather than a complete halt.

Recent data, including strong retail sales and rising import prices, has led traders to reduce to around 60% the likelihood of a December rate cut. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee has acknowledged that inflation indicators remain high, though he maintains a general expectation for inflation to trend toward the Fed's 2% target. He suggested the Fed might cut rates by a quarter point next month, and by a full percentage point throughout the next year, in line with projections from September. Investors now anticipate rates could remain higher than previously expected, with fresh projections set to be released in December.

Weekly Crypto Highlight — Beam Chain: Justin Drake’s Ambitious New Plan for Ethereum

At Devcon (2024), Ethereum’s annual conference for developers, excitement surged as Justin Drake, a leading Ethereum researcher, unveiled his "most ambitious initiative" yet: Beam Chain, a new consensus layer that utilizes 

 (ZK) technology to enhance Ethereum’s infrastructure.

Ethereum operates on two layers: the execution layer, which handles transactions, and the consensus layer, which handles network security. Beam Chain aims to improve the Consensus Layer with several key benefits, as follows.

Despite the palpable excitement, the presentation faced criticism on the below fronts.

Researchers acknowledge the need to enhance Ethereum’s 

, with plans to address fragmentation set for adoption by 2025. Upcoming features like pre-confirmations and based rollups aim to further benefit Ethereum L1 validators.

Justin Drake’s presentation didn’t drastically shift opinions, but it did solidify bullish sentiment among Ethereum supporters, particularly regarding 

 2 developments. Meanwhile, skeptics remain concerned about ETH's recent price performance, which has lagged behind that of Bitcoin and Solana. In the complex landscape of cryptocurrency, the Ethereum community recognizes the importance of careful, deliberate progress as they navigate substantial investments in this evolving space.

Total Bitcoin Spot ETF Net Inflows. Source: CoinGlass

Inflows into Bitcoin Spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a significant slowdown in the latter half of last week. This deceleration can be attributed to two main factors: profit-taking by investors, and the broader market's response to anticipated changes in monetary policy.

As Bitcoin's price surged in recent weeks, many investors have seized the opportunity to lock in gains, leading to reduced inflows into these ETFs. 

Additionally, the overall landscape for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, has been complicated by the Federal Reserve's signals regarding interest rate cuts. Investors are now grappling with the possibility that the central bank may adopt a more cautious approach in its upcoming meetings, potentially leading to fewer rate reductions than previously expected. This uncertainty creates headwinds for riskier assets, as a less accommodative monetary policy can dampen investor sentiment and reduce appetite for volatility.

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Weekly Institutional Insights: Bitcoin Clings to $90K; Ethereum Unveils Beam Chain

Ethervista (VISTA) is a sustainable DEX with unique ETH-based LP rewards that foster long-term engagement over short-term gains for liquidity providers.

 (DEX) back in 2018 changed the entire landscape of the 

 (DeFi) industry. Thanks to the AMM-based setup, liquidity levels on DEXs have risen sharply, and the efficiency of coin swaps has skyrocketed. Nevertheless, crypto trading using AMM pools has its drawbacks, along with the numerous benefits this model has ushered in.

Among the main cons of AMM DEXs is the short-term approach adopted by many 

 (LPs) and token issuers. Since AMM DEXs pay out LP rewards denominated in the tokens of the pool, many LPs are eager to quickly withdraw their liquidity and sell the tokens at the first sign of volatility. This is understandable, as many of these tokens are highly volatile and may crash and burn quickly, falling victim to the powerful forces driving the crypto market. The same risk of pool assets becoming worthless often drives token issuers to withdraw liquidity and support for their tokens as well. In addition, another drawback of AMMs is the lack of meaningful long-term incentives provided to LPs and token creators.

Ethervista (VISTA) is a new DEX platform that aims to resolve the inherent deficiencies of the AMM trading model. The platform pays out LP rewards in ETH, and distributes the rewards after accumulating them in a dedicated pool so that LPs and token issuers are incentivized by genuine, long-term trading activity in swap pools, rather than by the short-term price movements of tokens in these pools.

 (VISTA) is a new-generation DEX platform on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain that uses a unique LP rewards distribution model in which LPs and token creators are paid in ETH, based on a mathematical model that ensures fair value for their contributions.

 Ethervista aims to address the key inefficiencies of the standard AMM trading model, particularly the issue of rewards paid out in 

In a standard AMM like Uniswap, LPs earn fees denominated in the pool's token. These fees are generated from trading activity in the pool to which the LP contributes its funds. The key problem with this model is that the asset used for the fee payments — typically an ERC-20 token — is often a highly volatile or obscure cryptocurrency whose origins or future value may be questionable. This drives many LPs away from contributing to pools made up of low-cap, volatile tokens.

Ethervista collects and distributes LP rewards exclusively in ETH, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain. The market's second-highest-capped crypto, ETH is a widely trusted asset that provides greater stability and security than the many tokens used for LP rewards on AMM DEXs.

Ethervista also offers staking rewards denominated in ETH via its 

 services to users locking ERC-20 and LP tokens. Its platform’s operations launched on Ethereum in September 2024.

Ethervista allows any user to configure and launch a 

, specifying a custom fee structure for token buy-and-sell operations. Users can also launch tokens using the app's interface. Partial revenues collected from a pool go to LPs contributing liquidity, while the protocol also collects an additional fee for its treasury and reward distribution model. 

The custom nature of each pool is a drastically different concept from the one used on popular AMM DEXs. In a typical AMM, a fixed fee rate for LP rewards is preset by the platform. At best, you can choose from a few fee tiers, but there isn’t complete flexibility in this regard. On Ethervista, pool creators have much more freedom in terms of setting their preferred fee levels.

Ethervista accumulates revenue collected from the trading activity in a pool and distributes it in ETH to LPs and token creators, based on a mathematical formula — the 

The Euler model employed by Ethervista recalculates the pooled ETH funds for a swap pair following each transaction. It's designed to reward each beneficiary fairly, based on their contributions to the pool over time. Beneficiaries include LPs, token creators and 

The Euler model is designed to incentivize long-term, fair contributions to a pool, reducing the likelihood of short-term focused behavior that many LPs exhibit in traditional AMMs. Another goal of the Euler model is to minimize 

Pool creators need to specify four custom fees when launching a new pool: 

The fees are specified in USD and are recalculated by the protocol in ETH using an on-chain 

There's also an additional fee of $1 per swap transaction that goes to the project's treasury to fund ecosystem development.

 is a component of Ethervista that’s dedicated to 

. It allows users to launch and trade meme coins, similar to the manner in which platforms like 

 operate. Etherfun offers a highly affordable way of creating meme coin assets, as token launches cost only about $1–$2.

If the token creator prefers not to cover the initial deployment costs, the first buyer for the asset can step in and cover the costs. As a reward for covering deployment costs, the first buyer is then entitled to 2% of the meme coin's pool fees.

Etherfun uses a bonding curve model — somewhat similar to the one employed by Pump.fun — whereby the price of an asset follows a specific trajectory, based on the token's buy and sell activity. Etherfun's bonding curve target for a token is set at $4,000, or just one-third of Pump.fun's $12,000. This helps accelerate development for new token projects, providing more realistic success targets for meme coin creators.

VISTA, Ethervista’s native cryptocurrency, is an 

 token launched on Ethereum in early September 2024. Unlike ETH, VISTA isn't used for LP provider rewards or other protocol and liquidity providers' incentives derived directly from Ethervista's trading operations. 

 some VISTA after each transaction using the ETH funds generated from trading activity. The continual decrease in VISTA's supply should lead to its price appreciation, making it a value-compounding deflationary currency.

Upon its launch, VISTA had a total supply of 1 million. The burn mechanism has gradually reduced its supply to 962,287 as of Nov 10, 2024. The supply is expected to slowly trend lower over time, as the Ethervista platform buys and burns the token in line with transaction activity.

 — a decentralized trading platform that supports nine popular blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana (SOL), Arbitrum (ARB) and Avalanche (AVAX). To buy the token, first navigate to the 

: Please ensure that you have a wallet connected to the platform.) Bybit Web3 DEX Pro supports several wallet apps, including Bybit’s Cloud Wallet and Keyless Wallet, in addition to third-party wallets.

In the left pane of the DEX Pro interface, type the name of the token into the search box and select it in the search results just underneath it.

When you land on VISTA's page, simply click on the green 

 button in the top right corner. You'll then be able to select a cryptocurrency that you would like to use to buy VISTA.

As of Nov 14, 2024, the VISTA token is trading at $24.05, which is 67.9% lower than its ATH of $74.91 on Nov 1, 2024 and 457.2% higher than its ATL of $4.32 on Oct 9, 2024.

Long-term price forecasts for VISTA are generally bullish.DigitalCoinPrice 

 rate of $58.37 in 2025 and $173.19 in 2030, whileCoinCodex 

 to hit $113.38 in 2025 and $110.43 in 2030.

Ethervista is an innovative departure from the standard AMM concept, offering LP providers rewards boosted through long-term genuine participation, rather than short-term maneuvering. The distribution of rewards in ETH — rather than volatile ERC-20 tokens — is a rare feature that will certainly be appreciated by DeFi traders, and may also attract significant numbers of new liquidity providers to the platform. 

While Uniswap started the AMM revolution back in 2018, Ethervista may have just initiated a completely new chapter in AMM history by offering LPs and token issuers greater stability and long-term value than ever before.

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Ethervista (VISTA): A Game Changer for DEX Sustainability

Blackrock’s BUIDL, the largest tokenized Treasury fund, has expanded to five new blockchains: Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon. 

Daily Top Performer — Near Protocol (NEAR)

The S&P 500 fell 0.6% as Fed Chair Powell’s comments on delaying rate cuts, along with a stronger-than-expected October core PPI, lowered December cut odds from 82.5% to 48%.  Coindesk Indices, an index measuring broader cryptocurrency market performance was down  by 2.55%, with Bitcoin and Ether dropping by 2.49% and 1.17%, respectively in the past 24 hours.

Today’s top performer is NEAR, which surged 7.9% after Deutsche Telekom joined the NEAR Protocol to boost decentralization and user-owned AI.

Near Protocol (NEAR), launched on April 2020, is a decentralized platform using sharding for efficient app development and operation, similar to Amazon Web Services but with a distributed network and its own cryptocurrency, NEAR token. Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiary, Telekom MMS, has 

 NEAR Protocol’s Enterprise Node Operator program, becoming the first telecom to run a validator. The partnership aims to enhance NEAR’s decentralization, scalability, and support for user-owned AI, while strengthening data sovereignty and security.

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Blackrock’s BUIDL, the largest tokenized Treasury fund, has 

 to five new blockchains: Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon. The fund, which launched in March and has a $544 million market capitalization, will also be supported by Ondo for instant withdrawals and settlements. BUIDL’s expansion reflects Blackrock's efforts to capitalize on the growing real-world asset market, with discussions underway to use BUIDL as collateral for futures trading.

Yesterday, the BTC Spot ETF saw an outflow of $527.2 million, with $69.6 million from GBTC and $457.6 million from non-GBTC sources.

, each with unique tasks. For the Rightsfually Badge, complete social tasks and mint it. The PlayArts Badge involves connecting a wallet and creating art, while the Punkga Badge requires enrolling and task completion. The Solo Badge asks users to follow on Twitter and create a song. To claim the Wand Badge, complete social tasks and deposit IP, and for the Standard Protocol Badge, trade assets four times. The Mahojin Badge requires generating and publishing images, and the 1Combo Badge involves task completion and minting a Combo. More badges are expected soon!

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Blackrock Expands BUIDL Tokenized Treasury Fund to Five New Blockchains

MemeFi is a web3 social gaming platform that combines strategic clan warfare with tradeable player achievements. Learn more here.

Meme culture and blockchain gaming have collided in MemeFi, creating one of 

's fastest-growing social gaming platforms. With over 50 million players already engaged in its ecosystem, MemeFi has transformed simple gameplay mechanics into community-driven experiences.

Interested in learning more? Let's dive in to learn what makes MemeFi unique, learn how you can participate in its thriving community and see how MEMEFI and PWR tokens drive this dynamic gaming ecosystem.

 is a web3 social gaming platform that combines strategic clan warfare with tradeable player achievements. It operates via a browser-based game and Telegram mini app on which players compete and earn together.

MemeFi's story began in April 2024 when a group of blockchain developers saw an opportunity to transform meme culture into interactive gameplay. Drawing inspiration from the viral success of 

 (PEPE), they built a platform that turned meme enthusiasm into shared gaming experiences.

The concept resonated immediately, attracting over 50 million users drawn to its unique blend of social gaming and earning potential. In October 2024, MemeFi marked a major milestone by partnering with 

 to become the first Telegram mini app to integrate with the Sui blockchain.

MemeFi is on a mission to transform blockchain gaming through four key innovations:

These pillars work together to fulfill MemeFi's ultimate vision of a social gaming ecosystem where memes, community and rewards create genuine value for players.

The MemeFi ecosystem uses the following interconnected mechanisms to create a unique social gaming experience.

MemeFi's social mechanics are founded on its unique key system. Players can purchase keys linked to specific characters, with values increasing along a bonding curve to reward early supporters. Players discover investment opportunities by tracking top performers, trending players and newcomers using the 

Holding keys earns players a share of character winnings, creating a symbiotic relationship that rewards both investors and active players. As successful players attract more key holders, they generate additional revenue through trading, thereby incentivizing skill and strategic investment.

Community engagement thrives through MemeFi's clan system, in which players unite under meme-themed banners. These clans are more than just social groups — they're economic and strategic units that coordinate for greater rewards.

Members participate in collaborative raids and missions, sharing resources and rewards based on contribution. Daily clan raids create opportunities for inter-clan competition as strategic coordination and active participation determine success.

MemeFi uses a dual-token system designed for balanced gameplay and economic stability.

These systems work harmoniously to create an ecosystem in which social gameplay drives real value. Through active gaming, wise investments and/or clan leadership, players have multiple paths to success — all supported by a balanced token economy.

MemeFi offers two distinct ways to play and earn: the strategic depth of 

 represents the platform's flagship browser-based experience, where strategic gameplay meets social interaction. Players enter a vibrant meme-filled universe where they can create unique characters, battle in PvP and PvE scenarios and rise through the ranks to become influential memelords.

The platform's key trading system adds an investment layer to gameplay, letting players profit from supporting successful gamers. Through daily missions, boss battles and clan raids, players can earn MEMEFI tokens while building their reputations in the community.

 is its clan warfare system. Players join forces in themed clans to participate in coordinated raids and territory battles. Under the leadership of elected memelords, clans compete for resources and glory, with rewards distributed based on member contributions.

 reimagines Telegram gaming through innovative tap-to-earn mechanics. It’s set in the same rich universe as 

, where players battle increasingly challenging meme-inspired bosses while managing their energy and resources.

The game stands out through its extensive progression system. Players can boost their power, unlock automated features and participate in special events. With daily missions, clan activities and an incentivized leaderboard, 

 creates multiple paths to earn while maintaining engaging gameplay.

MemeFi's token airdrop (launching November 12, 2024) will distribute tokens to its most engaged players. With 85% allocated to Telegram users and 5% to web3 participants, the airdrop rewards those who have helped build the platform.

Qualification for Telegram users comes from active gameplay and purchases, while web3 participants earn eligibility through testnet involvement, 

 holdings and GAL staking. This strategic distribution approach ensures MemeFi's tokens reach the hands of its most valuable community members.

The platform's development strategy unfolds across the following three key phases.

Focus on token launch, gaming mechanics and economic infrastructure. Key milestones include the token generation event (TGE), introducing staking and burning mechanics, implementing an ML-powered advertising network and expanding the crafting system.

Broaden ecosystem reach through multichain support and DeFi integration. Major developments include launching a meme coin battle platform, establishing prediction markets on Telegram, creating meme coin indexes and expanding the brand into NFTs, comics and merchandise.

Target mainstream audiences through mobile, PC and console gaming markets. Plans include launching standalone apps on iOS and Android, developing real-life meme coin initiatives and further expanding the gaming ecosystem.

The MEMEFI token sits at the heart of the platform's ecosystem, enabling governance, transactions and rewards. With a fixed supply of 10 billion tokens, its distribution heavily favors community participation:

Of MemeFi’s max supply of 10B tokens, 90% is allocated to community and gameplay, powering user rewards and ecosystem development. The remaining 10% is strategically distributed across exchange listings (5.5%), seed investors (1.5%), early adopters (1%), strategic initiatives (1%) and partners (1%).

To protect token value and ensure sustainable growth, team allocations follow an 18-month vesting schedule with a 12-month cliff period.

With MEMEFI's launch approaching in November 2024, various crypto analytics platforms have shared their outlook for the token. Bitrue 

 of $0.06–$0.10 by the end of 2024, while Coin Gabbar suggests a 

The long-term outlook appears optimistic, with Bitrue forecasting growth to $0.50–$1.00 in 2025. Coin Gabbar offers a more measured prediction of $0.050–$0.50. Both platforms cite MemeFi's 50 million user base and substantial community token allocation (85%) as key growth factors.

However, as with all crypto predictions, these forecasts should be viewed as speculative, with actual performance dependent on user retention, market conditions and the platform's ability to execute its road map.

Looking to trade MemeFi tokens? Bybit now offers MEMEFI on Pre-Market Perpetuals. To get started, you’ll first need to create a Bybit account, then fund it with cryptocurrency and navigate to the 

MemeFi shows significant potential in the evolving GameFi landscape, though investors should carefully weigh both its strengths and potential drawbacks before making investment decisions.

While MemeFi's unique social mechanics and large user base set it apart from traditional GameFi projects, potential investors should 

 and invest no more than they can afford to risk.

 Telegram battles to strategic clan warfare, MemeFi is changing the way we think about crypto gaming. With 50 million players already embracing its innovative key system and collaborative gameplay, MemeFi's vision of turning players into stakeholders could reshape the future of blockchain gaming.

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Imagine a world where cross-border transactions are completed in seconds, costs are minimal, and financial institutions are interconnected in a seamless payment network. Welcome to the world of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its native digital asset, XRP. As a frontrunner in revolutionizing the financial industry, understanding what , the XRPL and XRP are is essential for anyone interested in global payments and investments. Buckle up as we explore the intricacies of this game-changing technology.

XRP: The Digital Currency for Financial Institutions

XRP is a digital currency designed to enable fast, low-cost transactions and function as a bridge for exchanging various assets and currencies. Unlike Bitcoin, which was created to counter the influence of banks and governments, XRP aims to enhance the existing financial system by making it more efficient and cost-effective. As a result, many people are interested in how to buy XRP Ripple to take advantage of its potential benefits.

One of XRP’s primary purposes is to act as a mediator for currency exchange, providing a swift and efficient means of bridging two currencies without requiring an intermediary. Its unique advantage in processing speed and appeal to institutions positions XRP as a powerful bridge between traditional finance and 

Chris Larsen and Jed McCaleb founded Ripple Labs in 2012, and the company’s name over time has shortened to “Ripple”. Their mission was to connect banks, payment providers, and cryptocurrency exchanges, enabling real-time, cost-effective, global transactions. Ripple does this by using XRP in its payments product. 

Ripple has since achieved numerous milestones, such as the development of Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure in 2012 and the creation of RippleNet payment network.Pat White, CEO of Bitwave, has asserted that Ripple’s technology has been engineered as an alternative to the SWIFT banking system. This focus on institutional usage and partnerships has been the driving force behind Ripple’s success as a leading money transfer network.

Ripple Network: A New Era of Money Transfers

Designed to streamline cross-border transactions, the Ripple Payments Network aims to replace the outdated SWIFT system with a solution that is faster and more cost-effective. RippleNet, the payment network developed by Ripple, offers an end-to-end transfer process completed in minutes, with full visibility into the transaction and nearly instantaneous settlement. By leveraging blockchain technology, the Ripple Payments Network has successfully reduced the multiple layers of intermediaries required for 

 to function, making it a groundbreaking innovation in money transfers.

Ripple uses crypto and blockchain in its tech stack  to instantly settle transactions across borders, significantly improving the experience with legacy payment solutions.

 is also available through XRP, providing liquidity in cross-border transactions and eliminating the need for pre-funded accounts. This efficient and cost-effective solution is why Ripple Payments Network has become a leading money transfer network.

XRPL Transaction Protocol: Speed and Efficiency

The XRPL owes its success to its consensus protocol, facilitating swift and efficient transaction validation. The XRPL uses Federated Consensus as the validation system, which requires 80% or more of the validators to agree to reach consensus.

Transactions on the XRP Ledger settle in just 3-5 seconds, significantly faster than other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This rapid settlement time is made possible by the Unique Node List (UNL), which ensures consensus among participating nodes, based on their trustworthiness and compliance with the network’s rules.

Ripple Payments: Connecting Banks and Payment Providers

Designed for financial institutions, Ripple Payments is a global payments network that counts Bank of America, Santander, and hundreds of other banks and multinational organizations among its customers. This network facilitates global transactions by providing a real-time gross settlement system, currency exchange, and remittance network.

Ripple Payments facilitates rapid and cost-effective cross-border payments by enabling banks to connect directly to its global, real-time settlement network. The network also serves as a bridge currency, using the XRP token to cover transaction fees and supply liquidity.

Understanding XRP: The Cryptocurrency Fueling the XRPL

XRP plays a vital role in powering operations and ensuring liquidity for cross-border transactions. As a digital asset, XRP offers numerous benefits, such as low transaction costs, rapid transaction settlement, and scalability.

The XRP Ledger is a distributed ledger that maintains a permanent and unchangeable record of transactions. This ledger is responsible for recording transaction data such as balances, accounts, and transfers, and relies on distributed ledger technology to facilitate the transfer of tokens representing various units of value.

How XRP Works: Fast and Low-Cost Transactions

The XRP Ledger Consensus Protocol enables the rapid and efficient execution of XRP transactions by allowing validators to securely synchronize their ledgers with other ledgers every three to five seconds. This ensures the validity of transactions and enables XRP’s rapid settlement times.

Each transaction conducted on the Ripple network incurs a nominal fee in XRP and is confirmed instantaneously. This low-cost, high-speed transaction capability is a key factor in XRP’s growing adoption and popularity among financial institutions.

XRP has a total supply of 100 billion premined tokens, with a predetermined distribution plan in place. To reduce uncertainty surrounding the release of XRP, the escrow has been put in place to implement trust and predictable release mechanisms. However, concerns about the potential dilution of value remain due to the vast supply of tokens.

With a current circulation of 55 billion tokens, Ripple has established a built-in smart contract that stipulates a maximum release of 1 billion XRP tokens to the market each month. This controlled release of tokens helps maintain a stable market and ensures the steady growth and adoption of XRP.

Investing in XRP, like any other digital asset, carries its share of risks and rewards. The ongoing regulatory challenges, market volatility, and centralization concerns are some of the potential risks associated with investing in XRP. However, XRP also offers the possibility of high returns and the ability to transfer funds rapidly and cost-effectively across borders.

Potential investors should carefully weigh the risks and rewards, and seek advice from a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Understanding the factors that influence XRP’s market performance and keeping a close eye on the ongoing developments in the cryptocurrency market can help investors make informed decisions about whether to invest in XRP.

XRP’s market performance is subject to fluctuations due to the volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market. Factors that can influence the value of XRP include:

These factors can cause the value of XRP to rise or fall.

Investors considering adding XRP to their portfolio should be aware that XRP’s price can fluctuate significantly, both upward and downward. Monitoring market trends and regulatory developments can help investors make more informed decisions about when to buy, sell, or hold XRP.

In addition to its potential as an investment, XRP can also be used for transactions, investments, and remittances. Merchants and services worldwide are increasingly accepting XRP as a payment form. This widespread adoption of XRP demonstrates its potential not only as a digital asset for investment purposes but also as a practical means of conducting transactions and remittances.

Whether you’re looking to make a cross-border payment or purchase goods and services online, XRP offers a fast and cost-effective solution that is gaining traction among both consumers and businesses.

Purchasing and storing XRP involves using various platforms and wallets, depending on user preferences and location. One of the most popular platforms for purchasing XRP is 

After purchasing XRP, a secure digital wallet is needed to store your tokens. Some popular wallets for storing XRP include:

It is essential to select a wallet that meets your requirements and provides robust security measures to protect your XRP holdings.

Merchants and services across the globe are increasingly embracing XRP as a payment method. Some notable examples include:

While XRP’s primary use case remains in cross-border transactions and currency exchanges, its increasing acceptance by merchants and services demonstrates its potential as a practical and versatile digital asset for everyday transactions.

Ripple's Impact on the Financial Industry

Beyond its innovative technology and proliferating adoption, Ripple’s influence extends throughout the financial industry. The company has established partnerships with major banks and institutions, such as Bank of America, Santander, and American Express, to name a few. These partnerships have allowed Ripple to integrate its technology with existing financial systems, driving further innovation and adoption.

Alongside these partnerships, Ripple is actively forging new projects and innovations with potential to transform the financial industry in future years. Let’s take a closer look at some of these developments.

Ripple’s partnerships with various financial institutions have been a crucial factor in driving the adoption and integration of its technology. Some notable partners include:

These partnerships have enabled Ripple to leverage its unique technology, such as its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) product, which uses XRP to facilitate faster and more cost-effective cross-border transactions. Ripple’s critical mass approach to partnership has enabled it to achieve rapid adoption rates, surpassing even Bitcoin in terms of application and utility-based adoption.

Ripple’s future developments include projects related to NFT issuance, smart contract implementation, and central bank digital currency (CBDC) applications. Staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies positions Ripple to continue propelling innovation in the financial industry. As a result, the company’s impact is likely to grow even further in the coming years, solidifying its status as a major player in the world of digital assets and financial technology.

The XRPL and its native digital asset XRP have the potential to revolutionize the financial industry by streamlining cross-border transactions, driving widespread adoption, and fostering innovation. Whether you’re an investor, a business owner, or an individual looking to make international payments, understanding the XRPL and XRP is essential in staying ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

XRP Ledger is an open-source public decentralized blockchain. It was built specifically

for payments. The XRPL is fast (~3 seconds per transaction), cheap ($0.0002 pertransaction), scalable (1,500+ tps), and carbon-neutral.

Its native cryptocurrency, XRP, serves as a bridge currency to facilitate the exchange of both crypto and fiat currencies and offer financial institutions an efficient solution for cross-border payments.

What was the outcome of the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple? ?

In July 2023, the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York ruled thatas a matter of law, XRP is not a security. The court also found that as a matter of law, sales on exchanges, sales by executives , and other XRP distributions are not securities.

XRP is a digital asset that’s native to the XRP Ledger—an open-source, permissionless and decentralized 

Created in 2012 specifically for payments, XRP can settle transactions on the ledger in 3-5 seconds. It was built to be a better Bitcoin—faster, cheaper and greener than any other digital asset.

Given the fact that XRP is still 87% below its all-time high of $3.84, coupled with the risk that it could go to zero if it loses its case against the SEC, XRP is still a speculative investment and one should exercise caution when considering buying it.

How fast are transactions on the XRP Ledger?

XRP Ledger transactions are incredibly fast, settling in 3-5 seconds - much faster than Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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