XRP Activity Goes Wild!

XRP is seeing a surge in activity across both derivatives and the XRP Ledger.

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Danielle du Toit
August 19, 2026

Here's what we've got for you today:

  • XRP Open Interest on Binance Hits 2-Month High as $1M XRP Ledger Transactions Explode by 280%

  • US SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With $75M Exemption as CLARITY Act Delays

  • Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Traders Watch $60K as Volatility Tightens

  • Ripple Prime Lands $275M as Institutional Backing Accelerates

đź‘€ XRP Open Interest on Binance Hits 2-Month High as $1M XRP Ledger Transactions Explode by 280%

XRP open interest on Binance has climbed to a two-month high. With XRP hovering around the key $1 level, rising leverage could amplify the cryptocurrency’s next price move.

đź“ś US SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With $75M Exemption as CLARITY Act Delays

The SEC proposed new crypto fundraising exemptions that could let eligible projects raise up to $5 million under a startup route or as much as $75 million per year without full securities registration. The framework would still require disclosures, reporting for larger offerings and compliance with federal antifraud rules.

đź”® Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Traders Watch $60K as Volatility Tightens

Bitcoin is trading in a tight range near $64,000. Traders are watching $70,000-$72,000 on the upside, while new weakness could put $63,800 and even $60,000-$61,000 in focus.

💰️ Ripple Prime Lands $275M as Institutional Backing Accelerates

Ripple Prime has raised $275 million through an upsized senior notes offering after strong institutional demand. The fresh capital will support the expansion of its clearing, prime brokerage and financing services across traditional and digital asset markets.

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