🌟 Ripple’s 2025 Journey: Expansion, Legal Battles, and Crypto Reserve Recognition

GLHR TEAM March 9, 2025

Ripple, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, is making waves in 2025 with a mix of exciting expansions, legal hurdles, and a surprising boost from the U.S. government. Here’s a deep dive into what’s happening with Ripple as of March 9, 2025.

Ripple’s Business Moves

Ripple is stepping up its game globally. They’ve launched Ripple Payments in Portugal with Unicâmbio, aiming to streamline cross-border payments with speed and transparency. In South Korea, a partnership with BDACS is enhancing crypto custody for institutions. Plus, their stablecoin RLUSD is now on platforms like ZeroHash and Revolut, pushing for wider adoption in payments and decentralized finance (DeFi).

The SEC Saga Continues

Ripple’s legal tussle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is still ongoing. In August 2024, a judge slapped Ripple with a $125 million fine for selling XRP as an unregistered security to institutional investors—way less than the SEC’s original $2 billion demand. Both sides are appealing, with the SEC’s latest move in January 2025. There’s even talk about Ripple paying the fine in XRP, which could be a game-changer for its legitimacy.

A Boost from Trump’s Crypto Reserve

In a big win, President Donald Trump announced on March 2, 2025, that XRP is part of the U.S. Crypto Reserve, alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. This news sent XRP prices soaring 33% overnight! It’s a sign of growing acceptance and could pave the way for more institutional use.

What’s Next for Ripple?

With its price at $2.20 (as of March 9, 2025) and a market cap of over $127 billion, XRP is holding strong despite some recent dips. The outcome of the SEC appeal and the potential XRP fine payment could shape its future. For now, Ripple’s focus on payments and custody, paired with government recognition, makes it a crypto to watch.