Ripple adds XRP payments to Stripe and Tempo’s AI standard in new developer kit
The update expands support for automated payments in XRP and RLUSD, with tools that let agents pay repeatedly for services and manage wallets across blockchains.
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Ripple Says XRP Is Not a Security, Recognized as Digital Commodity
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty says XRP’s U.S. regulatory status remains clear following years of litigation and federal agency guidance. He pointed to the 2023 federal court ruling and a March SEC-CFTC interpretation naming XRP a digital…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a revised framework allowing more Bitcoin ETF products aimed at retail investors. The update standardises disclosure and custody requirements across issuers, and is expected to broaden institutional…
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The Reserve Bank of India has widened its retail digital rupee (e-rupee) pilot, adding more participating banks and cities. The central bank reports steady growth in wallet sign-ups and offline transaction testing. Officials say the CBDC is designed to…
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