Ripple's U.K. subsidiary has completed registration with the Financial Conduct Authority, a notable regulatory milestone as the U.K. moves to integrate crypto into its financial framework. The approval could expand market access for Ripple's services and clarify compliance expectations around XRP activity.
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.
Ripple is pursuing a collaboration with Amazon Web Services to test Amazon Bedrock’s AI capabilities on the XRP Ledger, aiming to broaden on‑chain use cases. The exploratory move could speed enterprise adoption and unlock new AI-driven features for XRPL developers and users.
A former SWIFT CEO says SWIFT could accept XRP, but only if the token satisfies compliance, settlement and integration requirements tied to ISO 20022. The comment comes as SWIFT advances ISO 20022 and phases out legacy payment rails.
Ripple’s president signaled a forthcoming major partnership as analysts peg the company at a $40 billion valuation, touting the XRP Ledger as the backbone banks will use when stablecoins become mainstream rails.
On Jan 7, 2026, a Ripple executive publicly pushed back on renewed regulatory speculation around XRP after the token's recent price surge, aiming to calm the market. The comments sought to curb uncertainty that had returned alongside the asset's renewed attention.
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.