XRP news continues to make headlines as Ripple strengthens key partnerships, advances its ETF efforts, and sees renewed attention following new developments in its legal case with the SEC.

Major Partnerships Strengthen Ripple’s Ecosystem

Ripple recently made headlines by joining the Beacon Network, a blockchain crime-fighting initiative launched by TRM Labs. Announced earlier this week, the Beacon Network is described as the first real-time response network focused on tackling crypto-related crime. Ripple shared this partnership on its official X account, highlighting its role as a founding member. The company noted that working with authorities and industry leaders will help prevent illicit funds from escaping the blockchain.

Shortly after, Ripple expanded its footprint in Asia through a partnership with Japan’s financial powerhouse, SBI Holdings. The collaboration focuses on distributing Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, via SBI VC Trade, a licensed crypto-related arm of the company. According to SBI VC Trade CEO Tomohiko Kondo, this move not only boosts stablecoin availability in Japan but also enhances their credibility and usability. You can read more about this strategic move here.

Ripple’s crypto solutions have also been embraced by banking institutions like BNY Mellon, the oldest bank in the U.S., and Swiss-based AMINA Bank, further validating the network’s financial credibility.

Final Closure in Ripple vs. SEC Legal Battle

In a key update to Ripple’s long-standing legal saga, the U.S. Second Circuit court has now granted approval for a joint stipulation of dismissal between Ripple and the SEC. While details remain minimal, this development appears to mark the formal conclusion of a high-profile dispute that impacted the broader cryptocurrency market for years.

XRP’s Price Action and Technical Signals

Despite a nearly 10% drop in XRP’s value last week, which saw the token slip to around $2.80 due to a whale-induced sell-off, the market sentiment quickly shifted. After Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s recent statement at Jackson Hole, XRP’s price rebounded sharply to a high of $3.10 before stabilizing at $3.05.

Technical analysts took note of the price activity. Well-known X platform user Ali Martinez indicated a bullish signal from the TD Sequential framework, suggesting an imminent buying opportunity. Meanwhile, analyst CRYPTOWZRD identified $2.80 as a key support level, eyeing a possible move above $3.30 and hinting at a new all-time high if bullish momentum continues.

Anticipation Grows for XRP ETF Approval

The success of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs in the U.S. has sparked widespread anticipation for a similar investment product built around XRP. Approval would allow investors to gain exposure to XRP price movements through regulated financial instruments.

Several major firms—including Bitwise, WisdomTree, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares—have submitted ETF applications. While earlier estimates placed the likelihood of approval by the end of 2025 near 50%, recent activity has pushed those odds beyond 80%, according to prediction platform Polymarket. The SEC recently delayed its decision on multiple ETF filings, prompting these issuers to promptly adjust their applications ahead of deadlines in October.

Ripple ETF Approval Odds on Polymarket have risen sharply, reflecting investor optimism.

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With regulatory clarity improving, high-profile partnerships evolving, and technical setups turning bullish, XRP’s narrative is entering a new, promising chapter—fueling renewed excitement across the crypto landscape.