🚨 BREAKING: North America’s First $XRP ETF now live on Toronto Stock Exchange via 3iQ
The 3iQ XRP ETF is now live on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) — offering regulated, transparent access to one of crypto’s most battle-tested assets.
🔹 0% mgmt fee for 6 months
🔹 Early Fund Investment by @Ripple
🔹 Cold storage secured
🔹 +10,800% growth since 2015
🛎️ 3iQ rings the closing bell today at the TSX to celebrate XRPQ’s debut.
This comes after the success of 3iQ’s $SOLQ (Solana #SOL Staking ETF), now managing over $120M+ AUM — proving 3iQ’s leadership in first-to-market, regulated digital asset ETFs.
Link:
https://t.co/0y7qyD0Goq
We are proud to share that our member, BCP Technologies, has issued the first GBP-backed stablecoin, tGBP.
This pioneering initiative leverages BCP’s FCA cryptoasset registration and its participation in the FCA regulatory sandbox. The stablecoin is issued on a 1:1 basis, fully backed by safeguarded reserves held at a regulated financial institution.
We will follow with great interest as the use cases evolve!
Congratulations to Benoit and team!
🔗 Read more here https://t.co/ACGaiBbn9z
#FinTech #Stablecoin #Cryptoasset @InnFin
🚨BREAKING: European Central Bank is officially launching its Digital Euro pilot! $WHITE & #XRP are directly involved.
The ECB lists WhiteNetwork by WhiteRock as a secondary platform alongside XRP Ledger, to help power Europe’s first regulated CBDC test.
This 12-month program will involve 500+ financial institutions, real-time cross-border transactions, and full EU compliance, all running on XRP Ledger + WhiteNetwork.
$WHITE has already pumped 350% this week. Next leg up incoming... 📈
FACT FRIDAY – @XDC_Network_
This Friday, we’re diving into the latest news and developments of XDC Network, a Layer 1 blockchain tailored for global trade and enterprise use cases.
Here’s what you need to know:
XDC Network Achieves Omnichain Interoperability via LayerZero Integration
In April 2025, XDC Network integrated @LayerZero_Core's universal messaging protocol, enabling seamless cross-chain communication. This advancement allows smart contracts on XDC to interact directly with various networks without relying on wrapped tokens or centralized bridges, enhancing the development of omnichain applications.
Launch of Tokenized Money Market Funds in Partnership with Archax
XDC Network, in collaboration with digital asset exchange @ArchaxEx, launched tokenized versions of four major money market funds (MMFs) from providers including abrdn, Fidelity International, BlackRock, and State Street.
XDC Network's DeFi Total Value Locked Reached All-Time High
As of early 2025, the total value locked (TVL) in XDC Network's DeFi ecosystem reached a record high of $31.4 million, marking a significant increase from previous levels. Part of this growth is attributed to the expansion of XDC's DeFi protocols, including @Fathom_fi , @XSwapProtocol and @wefi_xyz, reflecting increased adoption and investment in the network's decentralized finance offerings.
Launch of XDC Web3Preneur AccInvest Program
XDC Network, in partnership with BlockOn and backed by XVC Tech’s $125 million fund, announced the XDC Web3Preneur AccInvest program. This accelerator and venture builder initiative is designed to support early stage Web3, crypto AI, and blockchain startups in Asia. It offers milestone based funding, tailored acceleration, and comprehensive support to foster growth and innovation in the blockchain sector.
Sources:
https://t.co/yiUR9HL78e
https://t.co/kNESvj9aOn
https://t.co/VYrGXcfg70
https://t.co/NR69sW9pYw
@XDCNetwork_News@XDCFoundation@xdc_community
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (#HKMA) has officially launched the Project Ensemble Sandbox this week, marking a significant advancement in the application of #tokenization within the financial sector 👉 https://t.co/TQhrYiPKjE
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#HongKong#Asia#FinTech#Blockchain#DLT
XDCDAO (formerly DAOfin) Officially Launches on Mainnet
We are excited to announce a significant milestone for the XDC Network and the broader blockchain community – the official launch of XDCDAO on the mainnet! 🎉
Formerly known as #DAOfin, #XDCDAO represents a transformative step forward, empowering our community with tools for decentralized decision-making and transparent governance.
With the launch on mainnet, users can now fully utilize @XDCDAO's capabilities, experiencing seamless and secure decentralized financial operations. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire development team and the unwavering support of our community.
We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of this remarkable journey. Your contributions have been invaluable in reaching this milestone. As we look ahead, we are excited about the continued growth and success of #XDCNetwork .
Get started with #XDCDAO : https://t.co/DO2N61jkmx
#XDCDAO #DAOfin #Blockchain #MainnetLaunch #DeFi #WeAreXDC #Innovation #Decentralization #Governance
10 x Australian Open 🇦🇺
3 x Roland-Garros 🇫🇷
7 x Wimbledon 🇬🇧
4 x US Open 🇺🇸
7 x ATP Finals 🏆
8 x year-end No.1s 🤝
2 x Career Golden Masters✌️
1 x Davis Cup 🇷🇸
428 weeks at No.1 (most ever)☝️
1 x Olympics Gold Medal 🥇
Novak Djokovic has completed tennis.
#Paris2024 #Olympics #Tennis
1/ $EURC is now officially live on @base! 🔊
Base is a secure, low-cost, builder-friendly Ethereum L2 built to bring the next billion users on-chain.
Learn more about building with the MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin on Base. 👇
https://t.co/fRv9TMj0A9
🌶️Introducing @storachanetwork: the hot new take on decentralized storage!
Transforming @web3storage into a community-driven, high-performance network, Storacha handles PBs of data with ease. Perfect for scaling dApps & infra w/ Filecoin incentives! 🔥
https://t.co/YHyem9Hm13
🇪🇺 EU regulators have released a draft test to classify crypto-assets under MiCA.
Let’s break it down.
What is MiCA?
MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is an EU regulation designed to create a comprehensive framework for crypto-assets. It aims to:
1⃣ Regulate the issuance, offering, and trading of crypto-assets.
2⃣ Establish rules for crypto-asset service providers.
3⃣ Ensure consumer protection and market integrity.
Why is MiCA Important?
MiCA could potentially:
1⃣ Provide a structured approach for crypto businesses.
2⃣ Set clear guidelines to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
3⃣ Foster a unified regulatory environment across the EU.
The Standardized Test Explained
EU authorities have introduced a draft test to help classify crypto-assets under MiCA. Here’s a simple breakdown:
1. Initial Classification Check:
Digital Representation: Is it a digital representation of value or rights? If yes, continue to the next question.
Blockchain/DLT-based: Is it based on blockchain or distributed ledger technology? If yes, continue to the next question.
Issuer: Is it issued by an entity within MiCA’s scope (excluding central banks)? If yes, it might fall under MiCA. If any of these are no, MiCA likely doesn’t apply.
2. Type determination helps identify what category a token falls into:
Reference to Value/Right: Does the token reference an existing value or right? If yes, determine the type:
Single Currency Reference (EMT): Does it reference the value of one official currency? If yes, it’s considered an e-money token (EMT).
Multiple References (ART): Does it reference multiple currencies, commodities, or other crypto assets? If yes, it’s considered an asset-referenced token (ART).
Many believe that the backing of a stablecoin determines if it’s an EMT or ART. This is not the case. If a token references one single fiat currency, it qualifies as an EMT, regardless of its reserves or backing.
Do you think this MiCA regulation will be beneficial to crypto? Let’s hear your opinions! 👇
🇨🇭💯 SWITZERLAND HAS A STRONG AFFINITY FOR #XRP (SEE POST BELOW) ➡️ BUYING #GOLD WITH XRP WITHOUT PAYING FOREIGN EXCHANGE FEES OR PROCESSING FEES IS A GAME CHANGER @suissegold0 ↔️ PAYMENTS VIA PAYPAL OR BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD ~5-6% FEES
SOURCE: https://t.co/wRZ4rouCx0
1/ Introducing the XRPL EVM Sidechain: We're excited to bring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to the XRP Ledger, enhancing interoperability and unlocking new opportunities in DeFi and RWA. https://t.co/lenc4Bl9TZ
The U.S. transition to a T+1 settlement cycle is only two weeks away, and DTCC's latest analysis shows that in April 2024, 83.5% of transactions were affirmed by the DTC cutoff time of 9:00PM ET on trade date.
Read more: https://t.co/7hSXDu8KTJ
DTCC PRESS RELEASE
In less than four months, the US moves to T+1 settlement cycles.
Tokenization is coming in hot this year!! #Securrency#DTCC#DigitalAssets#Ripple#XRP
.@Digital_Dollar_ has announced the completion of its retail #CBDC pilot!
The report discusses the benefits + considerations of a U.S. #DigitalDollar to enable cross-border payments using #DLT.
Discover more: https://t.co/dCZtfuI71F
Read the full report: https://t.co/c03KVYLIGK
Cross-chain unlocks the Web3 UX, making it a perfect fit for NFTs.
But historically, these benefits have been overshadowed by risk—leading to little adoption.
#CCIP's security-first design changes this.
Here's what that means👇
https://t.co/r8n0cYhiKf