Key Insights:
- •XRP news update just broke that Wietse Wind spotlighted the AMM‑XRPL integration as a unique feature.
- •Ripple Labs, as a company, has gained recognition at the recent PAY360Awards.
- •Crypto researcher believes XRP ETF approvals will fuel price surge.
Core developer Wietse Wind has pointed out a distinguishing XRP news featuring the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The developer expressed awe at a core feature of the XRPL’s decentralized exchange (DEX).
His comments coincide with Ripple Labs emerging as a winner at the recent PAY360Awards.
Also, traders are watching to see how approvals of XRP‑based exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) will impact the price of the coin.
What Makes the XRP Ledger Unique?
In an X post, Wietse Wind celebrated the path‑based liquidity and automated market maker (AMM) mechanics provisioned in the XRPL.
The developer explained that the mechanics feel like magic and never get old. He emphasized that even if users submit a deliberately bad offer, the XRPL provides a good alternative.
Per the XRP news, the system works through the algorithm of the XRP Ledger. It automatically searches for the best available path across the liquidity pool.
For instance, if a user tries to sell 1 XRP for just $0.01, the XRPL will not execute such a trade at the lousy rate the user specified. Rather, the Ledger would route the transaction through better offers to deliver the fair market rate.
The core benefit is that XRPL protects users from their own mistakes or poor inputs. There is no need for complex interfaces or manual path selection.
The XRP Ledger does the heavy lifting in seconds, atomically.
This makes trading resilient, efficient, and friendly for beginners, even in volatile markets. As stated by Wietse, it “never gets old” because it consistently “saves your ass.”
Therefore, the AMM embedded feature is one reason the XRPL stands out in crypto, combined with fast transaction speed and low fees.
Intriguingly, the XRP Ledger recently introduced the Multi‑Purpose Token (MPT) to simplify tokenization and compliance.
XRP News: Ripple Labs Gets Latest Innovation Recognition
In another major XRP news hinging on the positive developments in the XRPL ecosystem, Ripple was awarded the Best Initiative with Digital Currencies or Assets category at the recent PAY360Awards.
Cassie Craddock, the CEO of Ripple UK and MD for Europe, highlighted the implications of the award.
According to Cassie, this award highlights the efforts of Ripple in enabling the real‑world utility of digital‑asset‑enabled cross‑border payments. It also spotlights Ripple’s On‑Demand Liquidity (ODL).
Furthermore, the award is an endorsement of Ripple’s effort in advancing technology in the UK, Europe, and across the world.
Notably, Ripple confirmed plans in July to pursue a MiCA license. The blockchain‑based firm aims to expand crypto services across the European Economic Area.
Shortly after this announcement, Ripple announced in September that it was expanding into Spain. This expansion involved the firm integrating its blockchain custody platform into Spanish retail banking.
XRP News: ETF Expectations and Implications for Price
In another bullish XRP news, a crypto researcher known as Ripple Bull Winkle on X is optimistic about the potential approvals of XRP ETFs.
The crypto researcher claimed that spot XRP ETFs could shatter the historical correlation between Ripple coin and Bitcoin (BTC).
He added that spot ETFs are the key that finally unlocks independence as they inject legitimacy, liquidity, and massive institutional demand. Ripple Bull Winkle believes this is the exact mix XRP has been waiting for.
The crypto researcher reiterated the success of spot BTC ETFs, which launched in January 2024. Notably, in Q3 2025, the spot BTC ETFs amassed over $7.8 billion in total cumulative inflows.
Winkle argued that XRP, with its fixed 100 billion supply and real‑world utility, could see an even wilder surge.
He also believes a spot XRP ETF launch would push prices higher, while redefining the identity of the coin. Some analysts already expect XRP to surge above $3.6, post the ETF approvals.