Investment
June 2025: ETF Approval Season
June brings potential spot ETF approvals. Preview of what's coming this month.
Jun 1, 20258 min
XRP Academy Blog
Analysis, insights,
and education.
Deep dives into XRP, Ripple, and the future of cross-border payments.
Featured
If ODL Saves Banks 60% on Costs, Why Have Only 15 Adopted It?
Despite ODL cutting cross-border costs by 60%, only 15 banks have adopted it. The barriers aren't technical—they're economic, regulatory, and organizational inertia.
Dec 5, 20257 min read
News
May 2025: The Month XRP Won
Settlement, CME futures, and ETF progress. May 2025 was XRP's defining month.
May 31, 20259 min
Investment
Tax-Advantaged XRP Investing Strategies
Strategies for tax-efficient XRP investing. IRAs, ETFs, and tax-loss harvesting.
May 26, 20259 min
Investment
XRP in IRAs and 401(k)s: Retirement Options
Learn how XRP ETFs and self-directed IRAs enable retirement account exposure to digital assets. Comprehensive analysis of options, custodians, tax strategies, and implementation approaches for sophisticated investors.
May 25, 202510 min
Investment
XRP ETF Landscape: All Current Products
Complete overview of all XRP ETF products now available. Features, fees, and differences.
May 24, 20258 min
Investment
Volatility Shares XRP ETF Launches
Volatility Shares launches XRPI, the first non-leveraged XRP futures ETF in the US.
May 23, 202510 min
Analysis
CME XRP Futures: What It Means for ETF Approval
CME futures were the missing piece for spot ETF approval. The final hurdle cleared.
May 19, 20258 min
Investment
XRP Futures on CME Group: Institutional Arrival
CME Group's XRP futures launch represents the most significant institutional endorsement in XRP's history. First-week volume of $2.1B and 73% institutional participation signal a maturation of XRP markets, with profound implications for price discovery, regulatory clarity, and commercial adoption patterns.
May 18, 20258 min
Analysis
Ripple's Next Chapter: Post-Litigation Strategy
With legal uncertainty resolved, Ripple can focus on growth. Their post-litigation strategy.
May 13, 20257 min
Analysis
Post-Settlement XRP: What Changes Now
The lawsuit is over. What actually changes for XRP holders, Ripple, and the ecosystem.
May 12, 20258 min
Regulatory
The SEC's Capitulation: What It Signals
The SEC accepted less than half the original penalty. What this signals about crypto enforcement.
May 11, 20257 min
Analysis
XRP Market Reaction to Settlement
XRP price surges on settlement news. Analyzing the market's immediate reaction.
May 10, 202510 min