XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) issuer Ripple is expanding its vision beyond crypto, aiming to bridge traditional finance and blockchain through institutional-grade solutions.

What Happened: In an interview with CNBC at the Ripple Swell 2025 conference on Monday, CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Ripple’s mission is to integrate blockchain technology into mainstream financial services, capitalizing on growing institutional interest amid a more crypto-friendly U.S. environment under President Trump.

He noted that major banks, including Citi, JPMorgan, and Bank of America, are exploring blockchain and stablecoin applications.

Ripple intends to license its XRP Ledger (XRPL) technology to large financial…

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