Ripple plans to integrate its stablecoin, RLUSD, into Hidden Road infrastructure to serve as cross-margin collateral for institutional clients.
The acquisition coincided with Teucrium launching an XRP-based ETF in the U.S. as spot ETFs await SEC approval.
Although XRP has yet to see a major price rally
following Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road, market sentiment remains
optimistic about its potential to climb higher. On Tuesday, Ripple agreed to acquire prime brokerage
firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion.
The deal now positions Ripple to act as a rare
crypto-native bridge into the traditionally exclusive world of global finance, an
effort that now hinges on the XRP Ledger, Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD, and
growing interest in real-world asset tokenization.
Push for XRP Adoption
The latest acquisition coincided with the arrival of the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) on April 8, marking a milestone for XRP investors and offering a leveraged opportunity to bet on the cryptocurrency’s price movements.
As the first XRP ETF in the U.S., this fund will allow
traders to gain exposure to double the daily price performance of the
fourth-largest digital asset, making it an intriguing choice for those with
strong views on XRP's short-term future.
The short-term impact of the acquisition plan is yet
to be felt in the price of XRP, which could be attributed to the bear market
caused by Trump’s tariff imposition. At the time of publication, XRP traded at
$1.88, down 12% in the weekly chart, according to CoinMarketCap.
XRP Price Chart, Source: CoinMarketCap
With this, Ripple becomes the first crypto-focused
company to own a fully operational prime broker active in both traditional and
digital markets.
Ripple intends to integrate its enterprise-grade
stablecoin, RLUSD, into this infrastructure to serve as cross-margin
collateral. This will allow institutional clients to manage positions across both crypto and traditional instruments seamlessly.
Ripple’s plan includes deploying the XRP Ledger to
handle portions of trade settlements. Currently, such trades can take up to 24
hours via fiat rails. Ripple aims to shrink that window to minutes.
Market Impact and Outlook
Last year, Ripple partnered with UK-based Archax to launch a tokenized money market fund on XRPL. Now, with Hidden Road’s client base and infrastructure,
Ripple could broaden XRPL’s role in tokenizing everything from bonds to
commodities.
Standard Chartered sees Ripple as well-positioned in
this shift. The bank’s latest report forecasts XRP could hit $12.50 by 2028,
citing its central role in cross-border payments and expected demand for
regulated digital asset solutions.
XRP is currently trading near $1.93, up over
7% following the announcement. Ripple's move comes amid growing signs that regulatory
conditions in the U.S. may favor tokenization and digital asset adoption.
By merging crypto-native infrastructure with
established capital market workflows, Ripple is not just expanding its service
offering, it’s laying the groundwork for a new phase in institutional finance. If successful, the Hidden Road acquisition could
cement XRPL as a backbone for a tokenized, blockchain-compatible financial
system.
Although XRP has yet to see a major price rally
following Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road, market sentiment remains
optimistic about its potential to climb higher. On Tuesday, Ripple agreed to acquire prime brokerage
firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion.
The deal now positions Ripple to act as a rare
crypto-native bridge into the traditionally exclusive world of global finance, an
effort that now hinges on the XRP Ledger, Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD, and
growing interest in real-world asset tokenization.
Push for XRP Adoption
The latest acquisition coincided with the arrival of the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) on April 8, marking a milestone for XRP investors and offering a leveraged opportunity to bet on the cryptocurrency’s price movements.
As the first XRP ETF in the U.S., this fund will allow
traders to gain exposure to double the daily price performance of the
fourth-largest digital asset, making it an intriguing choice for those with
strong views on XRP's short-term future.
The short-term impact of the acquisition plan is yet
to be felt in the price of XRP, which could be attributed to the bear market
caused by Trump’s tariff imposition. At the time of publication, XRP traded at
$1.88, down 12% in the weekly chart, according to CoinMarketCap.
XRP Price Chart, Source: CoinMarketCap
With this, Ripple becomes the first crypto-focused
company to own a fully operational prime broker active in both traditional and
digital markets.
Ripple intends to integrate its enterprise-grade
stablecoin, RLUSD, into this infrastructure to serve as cross-margin
collateral. This will allow institutional clients to manage positions across both crypto and traditional instruments seamlessly.
Ripple’s plan includes deploying the XRP Ledger to
handle portions of trade settlements. Currently, such trades can take up to 24
hours via fiat rails. Ripple aims to shrink that window to minutes.
Market Impact and Outlook
Last year, Ripple partnered with UK-based Archax to launch a tokenized money market fund on XRPL. Now, with Hidden Road’s client base and infrastructure,
Ripple could broaden XRPL’s role in tokenizing everything from bonds to
commodities.
Standard Chartered sees Ripple as well-positioned in
this shift. The bank’s latest report forecasts XRP could hit $12.50 by 2028,
citing its central role in cross-border payments and expected demand for
regulated digital asset solutions.
XRP is currently trading near $1.93, up over
7% following the announcement. Ripple's move comes amid growing signs that regulatory
conditions in the U.S. may favor tokenization and digital asset adoption.
By merging crypto-native infrastructure with
established capital market workflows, Ripple is not just expanding its service
offering, it’s laying the groundwork for a new phase in institutional finance. If successful, the Hidden Road acquisition could
cement XRPL as a backbone for a tokenized, blockchain-compatible financial
system.
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We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
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Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
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#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
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We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
