Ripple-Backed Company Strikes Major Deal to Drive XRP Adoption

Published at 2026-01-09 19:30:37

On Jan 9, 2026 a Ripple-backed company revealed a major partnership designed to expand the use of XRP across institutional and global financial markets. The announcement comes as XRP gains momentum and increased recognition as a settlement and liquidity option, reinforcing the token's profile beyond retail trading.

Industry observers say such agreements can deepen liquidity corridors, increase on- and off-ramp options, and stimulate trading volumes, but the ultimate impact will hinge on execution and regulatory developments. For investors and payment providers, the deal signals a shift toward practical payment rails and cross-border settlement use cases; market watchers will be tracking partnership rollouts, transaction volumes, and institutional integrations for signs of lasting adoption.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse re-emerged in early January to present a positive 2026 outlook after the company secured a key UK license. He emphasized scaling payments, expanding institutional partnerships, and increasing XRP utility.

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Published at 2026-01-10 09:30:07

BNY Mellon and Ripple Prime Launch Programmable Cash for Institutions

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Published at 2026-01-09 11:00:10

XRP Advocate Says AWS Not Integrated, Debunks Ripple–Amazon Partnership Rumor

XRP advocate WrathofKahneman on X clarified that Amazon Web Services is not integrated into the XRP Ledger, pushing back on reports of a Ripple–Amazon partnership. The correction highlights that neither Amazon nor Ripple has confirmed any formal integration.