US tariffs could pressure foreign creditors, while XRP may enable an efficient payment infrastructure.
Standard Chartered forecasts XRP could reach $12.50 by 2028, with $5.50 by this year-end.
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As economic tensions grow worldwide, some market watchers
are pointing to US tariffs and national debt as signs of a broader financial
reset. This theory suggests that XRP, the cryptocurrency developed by Ripple,
could play a role in transforming financial systems during this period of
change.
The XRPUSD H1 chart shows that after bouncing off an
intraday support level, the cryptocurrency has been moving upwards. A trendline
is acting as resistance, which buyers may watch for a potential bullish
breakout before adding more long entries to push the price upwards.
Trump’s Tariffs May Reshape Debt Talks
The theory links recent US policies to wider financial
shifts. President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs is seen by some not only as a
response to trade issues but also as a tool to influence large US creditors.
Countries like China, Japan, and members of the European Union hold large
amounts of US Treasury debt. Some analysts believe the tariffs may be used to
gain leverage in talks that could lead to debt restructuring, Coinfomania
reported.
XRPUSD, H1 Chart, Source: TradingView
Standard Chartered Predicts XRP to Reach $12.50 by 2028
Standard Chartered (STAN) initiated coverage of XRP in a
report today (Tuesday), predicting that the cryptocurrency could rise to $12.50
by the end of 2028, with a forecast of $5.50 by the end of this year, $8 by
2026, and $10.40 by the end of 2027. At the time of writing, XRP was trading at
$1.94, nearly 9% higher.
The bank highlighted that XRP saw a sixfold increase after
Donald Trump’s election, driven by expectations that the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) would drop its appeal against Ripple, and due to the
potential approval of XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Could XRP Replace SWIFT in the Future?
If debt terms are revised, reset supporters believe global
finance may also shift structurally. In this view, XRP could help build a new
system. Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) uses XRP to move funds across
borders without pre-funded accounts. Over 300 institutions are connected
through this system.
Backers say XRP’s speed, scale, and decentralized setup make
it a possible upgrade over older systems like SWIFT. While major institutions
have not endorsed it, the idea reflects a growing interest in digital assets
during economic uncertainty.
Ripple Acquires Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion
Meanwhile, Ripple
has acquired Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto
company to operate a global, multi-asset prime broker. Hidden Road provides
services across foreign exchange, digital assets, derivatives, swaps, and fixed
income.
This acquisition aims to support the institutional adoption of
crypto by providing essential infrastructure. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple,
stated that the U.S. market is now open following the end of regulatory
uncertainty, and the market is maturing to meet traditional finance needs.
As economic tensions grow worldwide, some market watchers
are pointing to US tariffs and national debt as signs of a broader financial
reset. This theory suggests that XRP, the cryptocurrency developed by Ripple,
could play a role in transforming financial systems during this period of
change.
The XRPUSD H1 chart shows that after bouncing off an
intraday support level, the cryptocurrency has been moving upwards. A trendline
is acting as resistance, which buyers may watch for a potential bullish
breakout before adding more long entries to push the price upwards.
Trump’s Tariffs May Reshape Debt Talks
The theory links recent US policies to wider financial
shifts. President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs is seen by some not only as a
response to trade issues but also as a tool to influence large US creditors.
Countries like China, Japan, and members of the European Union hold large
amounts of US Treasury debt. Some analysts believe the tariffs may be used to
gain leverage in talks that could lead to debt restructuring, Coinfomania
reported.
XRPUSD, H1 Chart, Source: TradingView
Standard Chartered Predicts XRP to Reach $12.50 by 2028
Standard Chartered (STAN) initiated coverage of XRP in a
report today (Tuesday), predicting that the cryptocurrency could rise to $12.50
by the end of 2028, with a forecast of $5.50 by the end of this year, $8 by
2026, and $10.40 by the end of 2027. At the time of writing, XRP was trading at
$1.94, nearly 9% higher.
The bank highlighted that XRP saw a sixfold increase after
Donald Trump’s election, driven by expectations that the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) would drop its appeal against Ripple, and due to the
potential approval of XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Could XRP Replace SWIFT in the Future?
If debt terms are revised, reset supporters believe global
finance may also shift structurally. In this view, XRP could help build a new
system. Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) uses XRP to move funds across
borders without pre-funded accounts. Over 300 institutions are connected
through this system.
Backers say XRP’s speed, scale, and decentralized setup make
it a possible upgrade over older systems like SWIFT. While major institutions
have not endorsed it, the idea reflects a growing interest in digital assets
during economic uncertainty.
Ripple Acquires Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion
Meanwhile, Ripple
has acquired Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto
company to operate a global, multi-asset prime broker. Hidden Road provides
services across foreign exchange, digital assets, derivatives, swaps, and fixed
income.
This acquisition aims to support the institutional adoption of
crypto by providing essential infrastructure. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple,
stated that the U.S. market is now open following the end of regulatory
uncertainty, and the market is maturing to meet traditional finance needs.
Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $90K, Giving Traders a Thanksgiving Lift
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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