WisdomTree has pulled its XRP spot ETF application with the U.S. SEC even as XRP-related ETFs recorded more than $1.25 billion in inflows over recent weeks. The move highlights persistent regulatory uncertainty despite strong investor demand.
Ripple President Monica Long told Bloomberg there is no set timetable for an initial public offering, signaling the company intends to stay private for the foreseeable future. The update could temper expectations for a near-term public listing and affect investor planning around XRP.
Evernorth, an XRP treasury firm managing about $1 billion in assets, announced in a Jan. 6 tweet that Ripple’s CEO has joined its leadership team as a strategic advisor. The appointment links a major XRP issuer with a large institutional treasury holder.
John Bollinger, creator of Bollinger Bands, signaled a bearish stance on XRP in a social update on Jan 6, 2026. His cautious tone adds weight to negative technical sentiment around the token.
Ripple confirmed a strategic collaboration with Mizuho Bank, SMBC Nikko, and Securitize Japan to launch an innovation initiative aimed at professionalizing the XRP Ledger ecosystem and accelerating XRPL adoption across Japan’s financial market. The move highlights growing institutional interest in XRPL for payments and tokenization.
XRP has surpassed Binance Coin to become the third-largest cryptocurrency following a renewed price rally supported by $13.6 million in fresh inflows into XRP ETFs. The move reshuffles the top ranks and highlights renewed ETF-driven demand for XRP.
XRP jumped about 8% to trade above $2 after news that SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is leaving, a development traders view as potentially easing regulatory pressure. The market is pricing in a greater chance of a more crypto-friendly approach at the agency.
A sarcastic memo appended to Ripple’s recent escrow transaction circulated as a phony sell-off notice, briefly worrying some XRP holders. The episode highlights how on-chain memos can mislead users and amplify rumors.
On Jan. 1, attorney John Deaton said XRP holders helped halt U.S. government overreach after he filed a lawsuit against a major regulator. He called the filing a pivotal moment in the fight for crypto rights.
Ripple executed its scheduled monthly escrow unlock to start 2026, releasing 1 billion XRP in three tranches according to Whale Alert. The move is routine but watched by traders for potential supply impact.