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Ripple released approximately 309 million XRP to exchanges for ETFs, trusts, and investments in February
Major XRP distributions included 300 million to Binance, 5 million to Bitgo, and 4 million to Coinbase
Ripple also transferred 100 million XRP to ODL corridors for liquidity support
Ripple minted a significant amount of RLUSD, with 19.655 million sent to Gemini.
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An analysis by X account @XRPwallets, which monitors XRP transactions, has detailed the distribution of approximately half of the billion XRP coins unlocked by Ripple in February. The majority of these funds were allocated to exchange-traded products (ETPs), trusts, and other investments through major cryptocurrency trading platforms.
According to @XRPwallets, Ripple transferred about 309 million XRP to major cryptocurrency exchanges in February. These coins were subsequently directed to XRP ETFs, XRP trusts, and other investment vehicles. Binance received the largest portion with 300 million XRP, while Bitgo received 5 million XRP and Coinbase received 4 million XRP.
Additionally, Ripple allocated approximately 100 million XRP to various Ripple Pay (formerly ODL) corridors to maintain liquidity in these payment channels. The total outbound distribution, not including all transactions, was reported as 408.7986 million XRP.
Since early 2018, Ripple has consistently unlocked one billion XRP monthly, typically relocking around 700 to 800 million XRP. In March, Ripple again unlocked one billion coins. Data indicates that 700 million XRP were relocked in February, and the same amount was placed back into escrow in March.
Historical data shows that in 2025, 700 million XRP were locked monthly, with a slight exception in June (670 million locked). In 2024, 800 million XRP were locked monthly, except for November when 530 million were locked.
In a separate development, @XRPwallets also reported on Ripple's recent minting of its stablecoin, RLUSD. On Monday, Ripple minted two batches of RLUSD: 69,000,000 and 19,655,000. The larger mint was the biggest RLUSD mint by Ripple to date.
The second batch of 19.655 million RLUSD was sent to a wallet associated with Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange owned by the Winklevoss twins. This transaction is reportedly part of a collaboration between Ripple and Gemini, announced in November 2025, involving Mastercard and WebBank. This partnership aims to facilitate RLUSD settlements on the XRP Ledger for payments made via fiat bank cards, building upon the initial Gemini XRP Credit Card product.
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) price has fallen to 2023 levels with successive technical failures. XRP shows a modest attempt at stabilization with a short-term rising support line, but overall trend remains negative. Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating below $70,000 after bouncing from $63,000, with increasing volume supporting the recovery. Market sentiment is weak due to institutional uncertainty and low retail liquidity.
Strategy Inc. acquired an additional 3,015 BTC for $204 million, increasing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC. 470 million XRP were deposited on Binance in the past week, raising concerns of potential sell-offs. Dogecoin ETFs have recorded zero net inflows since February 3rd, indicating a lack of investor demand.
Vitalik Buterin calls for Ethereum to shift focus from tech 'shininess' to sanctuary against authoritarianism. Buterin expresses frustration over Ethereum's limited role in improving lives beyond finance. He suggests Ethereum should act as a defensive perimeter for 'sanctuary technologies'. Buterin pushes back against limiting Ethereum's scope solely to DeFi.
Bitwise President Matt Hougan estimates Bitcoin could reach $750,000 if it addressed current criticisms. Ray Dalio cited lack of privacy, quantum computing risks, and market manipulation as Bitcoin's structural flaws. Dalio believes central banks and institutions will not adopt Bitcoin due to these perceived weaknesses. Hougan views Dalio's criticisms as opportunities for Bitcoin's future growth and market share expansion.
Shiba Inu's 1,724% jump in futures netflows has attracted the market's attention.
Ripple Payments expanded to over 60 markets with new stablecoin and fiat collection, custody, and liquidity tools. The platform now supports unified collections and advanced liquidity features, aiming to reduce vendor complexity for businesses. Over $100 billion in volume has been processed, with more than 75 licenses globally, targeting financial institutions and fintechs. XRP price action remains volatile, with analysts suggesting a potential fractal pattern indicating a move higher later in March.
Visa and Bridge are expanding stablecoin card program to over 100 countries by end of 2026. MetaMask and Phantom users can spend crypto directly from self-custody wallets via Bridge's API. Visa is testing direct on-chain settlement using stablecoins on the Solana blockchain. Expansion follows recent regulatory clarity in the US with the GENIUS Act.
Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) will exit Aave DAO governance after a contested vote. ACI plans to wind down operations over four months, transferring responsibilities. The exit follows a dispute over a $42.5 million funding package and voting power concerns. Aave maintains a dominant DeFi position with $26.51 billion in total value locked.
Ripple expands stablecoin payments platform for banks and fintechs. Platform upgrade supports collection, custody, conversion, and payout of stablecoins. Aims to reduce reliance on pre-funded accounts and correspondent banking networks. Ripple USD (RLUSD) supply reaches $1.5 billion.
Over 31.6 million ETH withdrawn from exchanges in February, the largest monthly outflow since November. Binance saw the largest ETH withdrawals, with reserves dropping to a 2020 low of 3.46 million ETH. Retail investors show consistent buying pressure, while larger participants have been net sellers. Reduced exchange supply could amplify price moves if buying pressure aligns across all investor classes.
Donald Trump criticizes banks for stalling the crypto market structure bill (GENIUS Act/CLARITY Act). Banks are lobbying against stablecoin yield payments, citing risks to the banking system. The GENIUS Act aims to regulate stablecoins but bans direct yield payments to holders. House Representative French Hill suggests the Senate adopt the House's CLARITY Act if no agreement is reached.
Indiana mandates crypto inclusion in state-managed retirement and savings plans. House Bill 1042 signed into law by Governor Mike Braun on March 3. State plans must offer at least one cryptocurrency as an investment option in self-directed brokerage accounts. Pension providers have until July 1, 2027, for full integration.
President Trump urges Congress to pass crypto market structure legislation (CLARITY Act) urgently. Dispute over stablecoin yield programs between banks and crypto firms stalls CLARITY Act negotiations. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon argues crypto firms offering stablecoin yield should operate as banks. The GENIUS Act, a stablecoin framework, has been enacted and is being implemented by regulators.
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Colombian Supreme Court rejected an appeal based on AI detection, only for its own ruling to be flagged by the same tools. AI detection software has demonstrated unreliable and inconsistent results, flagging human-written text as AI-generated. Experts and studies confirm the inaccuracy of AI detection tools, with some universities disabling them. Colombia's judicial branch has issued guidelines regulating AI use, emphasizing human review for sensitive tasks.
Ray Dalio expresses skepticism about Bitcoin's role as a safe-haven asset and digital gold. Dalio cites Bitcoin's lack of central bank support, privacy concerns, and quantum computing vulnerability. He contrasts Bitcoin with gold, highlighting gold's established status as a reserve currency and safe haven. Dalio previously suggested a 15% portfolio allocation to Bitcoin or gold for risk-return optimization.
X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post undisclosed AI-generated war videos. The policy aims to prevent manipulation and ensure access to authentic information during wartime. Violators face permanent removal from the monetization program for repeat offenses. This policy targets the financial incentives for creators to post misleading AI-generated content.
Crypto industry PACs are spending millions on US party primaries for the 2026 midterm elections. The outcome of these primaries could influence future crypto legislation in Congress. Super PACs like Fairshake have significant funds and a track record of influencing elections to support pro-crypto candidates. Specific races, such as the Texas Senate primary, are seeing substantial political spending.
Bitcoin functions as everyday money in parts of Africa, not just a store of value. Merchants in some African economies prefer satoshis over dollars due to rapid inflation. Sub-Saharan Africa saw over $205 billion in onchain value from July 2024 to June 2025, a 52% year-on-year increase. Retail transfers under $10,000 represent over 8% of total value sent in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating strong retail adoption.
Donald Trump urges passage of the Clarity Act to prevent crypto industry moving overseas. Banking industry opposes stablecoin yield offerings, fearing deposit flight. Negotiations continue between banking and crypto sectors over market structure bill language. The Clarity Act aims to regulate stablecoins and market structure, with ongoing debate on yield provisions.
South Korean police arrested individuals paid in cryptocurrency for "private revenge" attacks. Payments ranged from $337-$675 or 500,000-1,000,000 KRW worth of crypto. Tactics included vandalism, threats, and spreading human waste. Authorities are investigating potential links to a larger Telegram-based organization.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig anticipates "true perpetual futures" for cryptocurrencies in the US within the next month. The CFTC is also preparing to issue guidance on prediction markets soon. Discussions on a market structure bill are ongoing, with a need for Congressional clarity for the SEC and CFTC. The CFTC aims to bring offshore liquidity back to the US by addressing these market structures.
MARA Holdings clarifies its 10-K filing allows flexible Bitcoin sales, not a mandated sell-off strategy. Company VP Robert Samuels directly refuted claims of a shift toward a Bitcoin treasury sell-down. MARA holds 53,822 BTC valued at approximately $3.7 billion, making it a significant holder among public miners. The clarification aims to address market speculation regarding MARA's Bitcoin treasury management.
Jamie Dimon states stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks. Dimon argues for a level playing field between traditional banks and crypto firms offering similar services. The CLARITY Act discussions are ongoing in Washington regarding stablecoin oversight. Banks want stablecoin issuers to meet bank standards including capital, liquidity, and AML rules.
IPO Genie ($IPO) aims to democratize private market investing by tokenizing access with a $10 minimum entry. The platform utilizes AI to identify early-stage investment opportunities, similar to traditional VC firms. The $IPO token offers tiered access, revenue sharing, staking rewards, and voting rights to holders. The project has undergone security audits by CertiK and SolidProof and uses Fireblocks for asset protection.
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