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2024 · The Institutional 🏛️ Spot ETFs approved. Fourth halving. Bitcoin hits $100K.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 18 days

Weekly XRP Update QUANTUM-PROOFING XRP LEDGER PLAN Ripple outlines a four-phase roadmap to make the XRP Ledger $XRP quantum-resistant by 2028, including emergency migration measures and zero-knowledge recovery. The plan progresses through vulnerability assessments, testing post-quantum cryptography, and full deployment to mitigate future quantum threats. XRP EXPANDS TO SOLANA DEFI Ripple-linked $XRP is now accessible on Solana via Hex Trust’s 1:1 backed wrapped token (wXRP), with ~$1.2M already minted. The move broadens XRP’s DeFi utility beyond XRPL, tapping into Solana’s larger liquidity ecosystem and institutional demand. SOFI ENABLES XRP DEPOSITS, LIMITS WITHDRAWALS $SOFI added $XRP deposit support, expanding retail access, but faces criticism for blocking external wallet transfers. The restriction limits ecosystem utility, though the firm signals future withdrawal functionality as crypto adoption grows.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 25 days

Weekly XRP Update RAKUTEN ADDS XRP PAYMENTS Rakuten will enable XRP payments and trading for 44M users via its app, allowing purchases across 5M merchants in Japan. Users can convert Rakuten Points into XRP, integrating crypto into its $23B loyalty ecosystem and signaling broader digital asset adoption. RIPPLE EXPANDS INTO KOREA BOND MARKET Ripple has partnered with Kyobo Life to enable tokenized government bond settlement using Ripple Custody, allowing near real-time transactions versus traditional T+2 cycles. The move advances institutional blockchain adoption in Korea and strengthens Ripple’s position in regulated financial infrastructure. XRPL ADDS ZERO-KNOWLEDGE PRIVACY XRP Ledger integrated zero-knowledge proofs via Boundless, enabling private, compliant transactions without exposing sensitive data. The upgrade targets institutional adoption by addressing transparency concerns while positioning Ripple for quantum-resilient blockchain infrastructure.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · about 1 month

Weekly XRP Update RIPPLE TARGETS CFOs WITH DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY PLATFORM Ripple launched a unified treasury system integrating fiat and crypto, enabling firms to manage liquidity, payments, and yield generation in one interface. The platform supports $XRP and RLUSD, aiming to reduce operational friction and accelerate corporate adoption of digital assets within traditional financial workflows. CONVERA PARTNERS WITH RIPPLE FOR STABLECOIN PAYMENTS Convera announced a strategic collaboration with Ripple to deliver stablecoin-powered cross-border payments, combining its global FX network with Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure. The partnership leverages a “stablecoin sandwich” model to enhance speed, liquidity, and settlement efficiency without requiring enterprises to directly handle digital assets. RIPPLE PRIME EARNS BBB RATING AMID CONCENTRATION RISKS Kroll assigned Ripple Prime a BBB rating, citing strong backing from Ripple’s ~$57B balance sheet including $XRP holdings, but flagged revenue concentration and exposure to crypto market volatility. Expansion into equity brokerage and swaps is seen as key to improving diversification and long-term margins.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · about 2 months

Weekly BNB Update Gain exposure to $BNB with Osprey BNB Chain Trust (Ticker: $OBNB) CZ SET FOR DC SUMMIT SPOTLIGHT Binance founder Changpeng Zhao will speak at the DC Blockchain Summit, addressing crypto’s evolution, U.S. policy outlook, and blockchain’s role in global finance. The event underscores growing engagement between industry leaders and policymakers amid heightened regulatory focus. BINANCE US CEO SHAKE-UP named compliance veteran Stephen Gregory CEO, replacing Norman Reed as regulatory scrutiny and U.S. crypto exchange competition intensify. Gregory plans to expand staking, Earn, DeFi, and tokenized-asset offerings as rivals such as $COIN push deeper into equities and broader financial products. TOKENIZED STOCKS GAIN UAE APPROVAL Ondo Finance’s tokenized equities platform on Binance received ADGM approval, enabling institutional trading of blockchain-based stocks and ETFs. The move marks a regulatory milestone and accelerates adoption of tokenized securities as exchanges and traditional players expand into on-chain equities.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · about 2 months

Weekly Solana Update SOLANA SETS ALL-TIME RECORD WITH $650B IN STABLECOIN VOLUME $SOL processed $650B in stablecoin transactions in February 2026, the highest monthly volume ever recorded on any blockchain, more than doubling its October 2025 peak. Growth was driven by real payment activity and SOL-stablecoin trading pairs. Solana now ranks 2nd in USDC circulation across all chains, behind only Ethereum. RIPPLE PRIME ADDS REGULATED SOLANA FUTURES FOR INSTITUTIONS Ripple Prime cleared over $3 trillion in institutional volume in 2025 and has now integrated Coinbase Derivatives contracts including standard and nano-sized $SOL futures. Cleared through Nodal Clear under CFTC oversight, the move gives institutions regulated $SOL derivatives exposure within a single unified brokerage framework. JITO FOUNDATION ACQUIRES SOLANAFLOOR, RESTORES INDEPENDENT COVERAGE The Jito Foundation stepped in to acquire SolanaFloor just weeks after it shut down following a $40M exploit at parent company Step Finance. Operations resumed March 10 with the full editorial team retained and editorial independence guaranteed. Jito described the move as an investment in ecosystem public infrastructure.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 2 months

Weekly Solana Update WESTERN UNION EXPANDS STABLECOIN PAYMENTS WITH SOLANA $WU partnered with Crossmint to integrate the USDPT stablecoin on the Solana ($SOL) blockchain, linking on-chain dollar transfers with Western Union’s 360,000+ global cash pickup locations. The stablecoin, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, aims to bridge digital wallets and traditional remittance infrastructure across 200+ countries. BACKPACK INTRODUCES ON-CHAIN IPO ACCESS Backpack launched a regulated IPO allocation system on the Solana ($SOL) blockchain, enabling retail investors to access pre-listing equity shares directly through the platform. Powered by Superstate’s tokenized securities infrastructure, the service records ownership on-chain while maintaining regulatory compliance for eligible users. DOUBLEZERO PUSHES GLOBAL EXPANSION FOR SOLANA VALIDATORS DoubleZero, co-founded by a former Solana executive, will redirect 2.4M $SOL to validators in regions like Singapore, Tokyo, and São Paulo to reduce the network’s European concentration. The initiative also introduces multicast networking—used in traditional finance—to improve data transmission speed and fairness for global crypto trading.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 2 months

Weekly BNB Update Gain exposure to $BNB with Osprey BNB Chain Trust (Ticker: $OBNB) BINANCE REVIVES TOKENIZED STOCKS WITH ONDO PARTNERSHIP Binance has relaunched tokenized U.S. equities via a deal with $ONDO, listing 10 stock, ETF and commodity-linked tokens—including Apple, Tesla and Nvidia—on Binance Alpha. The move taps a tokenized equities market nearing $1B in value, as exchanges and brokerages expand blockchain-based stock offerings. ABU DHABI APPROVES ONDO TOKENIZED STOCKS ON BINANCE Abu Dhabi’s FSRA cleared $ONDO’s tokenized equities and ETFs for trading on Binance’s regulated MTF, marking ADGM’s first approval of digital securities. The move enables UAE institutions to access blockchain-based stocks, supporting a tokenized equities market now valued above $1B. BINANCE UNVEILS AI AGENT TRADING SKILLS Binance launched seven AI Agent Skills enabling automated spot trading, wallet access and advanced order types (OCO, OTOCO) via a unified interface. The rollout adds on-chain analytics and smart money tracking, positioning Binance as infrastructure for agent-driven strategies, with $BNB and major tokens seeing modest gains.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 2 months

Weekly XRP Update RIPPLE BUILDS FULL-STACK STABLECOIN PAYMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE $XRP developer Ripple expanded Ripple Payments into an end-to-end platform enabling businesses to collect, custody, convert, and settle fiat and stablecoins through one provider. The firm says the system—enhanced by Palisade and Rail acquisitions—has processed over $100B as institutional stablecoin adoption accelerates. FLARE, XAMAN OPEN DEFI ACCESS FOR IDLE XRP Flare and Xaman introduced a one-click integration enabling XRP holders to deploy tokens into DeFi vaults without bridging or new wallets. The system uses wrapped FXRP and smart accounts to unlock over 2B idle tokens, potentially channeling $3B+ in XRP liquidity into lending and yield strategies. RIPPLE EXPANDS ENTERPRISE STABLECOIN PAYMENTS PLATFORM $XRP developer Ripple expanded Ripple Payments into a full-stack platform enabling enterprises to collect, custody, convert, and settle fiat and stablecoins through one system. The platform, now active in 60+ markets and processing over $100B in volume, is gaining adoption from banks and fintechs integrating stablecoin-based cross-border payments.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 2 months

Weekly Solana Update SOLANA CO. BEGINS APAC STAKING BUILDOUT $HSDT launched its “Pacific Backbone” to expand Solana staking infrastructure across Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong, aiming to lower costs and enhance validator performance. Backed by Pantera in a $500M+ raise, the initiative targets institutional and high-frequency trading demand across APAC. SHARPS TECHNOLOGY DELEGATES 2M+ SOL IN INSTITUTIONAL PUSH $STSS will delegate over 2M SOL to Stakin by The Tie to support non-custodial validator operations, aiming to strengthen institutional participation in the Solana ecosystem. The collaboration pairs a major public SOL treasury strategy with institutional-grade infrastructure to enhance network security and visibility. PIPE LAUNCHES SOLANACDN TO BOOST VALIDATOR SPEED Pipe Network introduced SolanaCDN, a free open-source Solana validator client offering 3.8x faster shred propagation via a 35,000+ node global mesh. Designed as a public-good Agave fork, it aims to improve block finalization and validator performance across the $SOL network.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 2 months

Weekly XRP Update SOCGEN EXPANDS EURO STABLECOIN TO XRPL Societe Generale’s digital assets subsidiary SG-FORGE — the bank’s regulated blockchain and tokenization unit — deployed its €65.8M EUR CoinVertible stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, alongside Ethereum and Solana. Issued under French law and backed 1:1 by cash or high-quality securities, the move strengthens XRPL’s institutional finance positioning. SBI LAUNCHES ¥10B ONCHAIN BOND WITH XRP INCENTIVES SBI Holdings will issue ¥10B ($64.5M) in three-year blockchain-settled START Bonds via BOOSTRY’s ibet for Fin, offering 1.85%–2.45% annual interest. Retail investors holding ≥¥100,000 and registered with SBI VC Trade receive XRP rewards, reinforcing SBI’s long-standing backing of Ripple, in which it owns 9%. COINBASE ADDS XRP TO CRYPTO-BACKED LENDING $COIN expanded its U.S. crypto-backed loan product to include $XRP, enabling holders to borrow up to $100K in $USDC via Morpho without selling. Coinbase held $17.2B in $XRP as of Dec. 31, and the move deepens utility for XRP holders despite recent liquidation volatility in the platform’s $2B loan book.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 3 months

Weekly Solana Update SOLANA COMPANY SHARES JUMP 17% ON STAKING LOANS $HSDT launched a structure allowing institutions to borrow against natively staked $SOL while retaining custody and earning rewards, unlocking liquidity from treasury holdings. The firm holds about 2.3M SOL ($200M), underscoring a broader shift among Solana treasury companies toward staking income and on-chain financing tools. SOLANA SHIFTS FOCUS TO GLOBAL FINANCE $SOL ecosystem leaders said at Consensus 2026 the network’s next phase centers on scaling traditional finance onchain, moving beyond memecoin-driven activity. Upcoming upgrades targeting lower latency and faster confirmations aim to strengthen Solana’s appeal as a high-performance execution layer, with growing emphasis on application-layer user experience. ZORA LAUNCHES ‘ATTENTION MARKETS’ ON SOL Zora introduced “attention markets” on $SOL, allowing users to create trend-based tokens for 1 SOL and trade social-media momentum. Early volumes were thin and volatile, with the main token peaking near $70K market cap, as the move marks a strategic shift from Base toward Solana’s high-speed, low-cost trading infrastructure.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 3 months

Weekly XRP Update RIPPLE SIGNALS MORE DEALS TO BOOST XRP XRP-linked Ripple invested roughly $4 billion in 2025, acquiring Hidden Road for $1.25B and GTreasury for $1B, later rebranding them to support its ecosystem. CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the firm is focused on integration but left the door open to additional acquisitions to further strengthen XRP. GOLDMAN REPORTS XRP ETF STAKE IN $2.3BN CRYPTO DISCLOSURE On February 10, 2026, Goldman Sachs ($GS) disclosed approximately $2.36 billion in crypto-related ETF holdings in its Q4 2025 Form 13F. This included $153 million in XRP ETFs, reflecting client demand for exposure as U.S.-listed XRP ETFs surpassed $1 billion in assets. XRPL ACTIVATES MEMBERS-ONLY DEX FOR INSTITUTIONS The XRP Ledger rolled out the XLS-81 “Permissioned DEX” upgrade on February 18, enabling gated on-chain trading venues restricted to KYC/AML-approved participants. Combined with the recent XLS-85 Token Escrow launch, the update strengthens XRPL’s institutional DeFi infrastructure, supporting regulated trading of tokenized assets and stablecoins like RLUSD.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 3 months

Weekly BNB Update Gain exposure to $BNB with Osprey BNB Chain Trust (Ticker: $OBNB) BINANCE EXPANDS WEB3 LOANS WITH VENUS INTEGRATION Binance Wallet expanded its Web3 Loan product through deeper integration with Venus Protocol, adding borrowing assets like CAKE, BTCB, USDE, and USD1, while enabling collateral options including SOL and XRP. The move strengthens Binance’s centralized-decentralized finance strategy, enhancing liquidity access but increasing exposure to volatility and smart contract risk. BINANCE CONVERTS $1B SAFU RESERVE FULLY INTO BITCOIN Binance completed its 30-day plan to convert the $1B Secure Asset Fund for Users into 15,000 BTC, purchasing a final 4,545 BTC. The fund, now fully bitcoin-backed, will be replenished if its value drops below $800M, reinforcing BTC as Binance’s long-term reserve asset. FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, BINANCE LAUNCH TOKENIZED COLLATERAL PROGRAM $BEN and Binance introduced an institutional off-exchange collateral program enabling clients to use Benji-issued tokenized money market fund shares as collateral for trading while assets remain in regulated custody via Ceffu. The initiative enhances capital efficiency, reduces counterparty risk, and expands institutional access to yield-bearing tokenized real-world assets.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 3 months

Weekly XRP Update AVIVA INVESTORS TO TOKENIZE FUNDS ON XRPL Aviva Investors, the asset arm of Aviva plc, will tokenize traditional fund structures on the XRP Ledger in partnership with Ripple, marking its first blockchain initiative. The collaboration expands Ripple’s European footprint and advances regulated, on-chain fund offerings amid growing institutional adoption of tokenized assets. HEX TRUST ENABLES INSTITUTIONAL XRP DEFI ACCESS Hex Trust expanded its partnership with Flare to let institutional clients mint and redeem FXRP and stake FLR while keeping assets under custody. The move opens compliant access to XRP-focused DeFi, supporting on-chain lending and collateral use without requiring hot wallet exposure. RIPPLE EXPANDS INTO ETH, SOL STAKING Ripple partnered with Figment to offer Ethereum and Solana staking via Ripple Custody, enabling banks to provide staking rewards without running validators. The move positions Ripple as a multi-chain institutional infrastructure provider beyond XRP, strengthening its custody, compliance, and crypto services stack.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 3 months

Weekly XRP Update RIPPLE PRIME ENTERS DEFI WITH HYPERLIQUID Ripple integrated Hyperliquid into Ripple Prime, marking its first direct DeFi venue connection. The move allows institutional clients to access on-chain derivatives while managing risk and margin across DeFi, centralized crypto, and traditional markets within a single prime brokerage framework. RIPPLE SECURES FULL EU EMI LICENSE Ripple received full Electronic Money Institution approval in Luxembourg, enabling it to expand Ripple Payments across the European Union. The license strengthens Ripple’s regulatory position in Europe and supports broader adoption of its blockchain-based payment infrastructure by financial institutions. FLARE OPENS DEFI YIELD FOR XRP HOLDERS Flare launched lending and borrowing for FXRP through an integration with Morpho, giving XRP holders new on-chain yield and collateral options. The upgrade expands DeFi use cases for XRP-linked assets, allowing users to earn interest or borrow stablecoins within Flare’s ecosystem.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 3 months

Weekly BNB Update Gain exposure to $BNB with Osprey BNB Chain Trust (Ticker: $OBNB) BINANCE ALLOCATES BTC TO SAFU FUND Binance transferred 1,315 $BTC (~$100M) into its Secure Asset Fund for Users, marking an early step in shifting the $1B reserve toward bitcoin. On-chain data shows it was an internal reclassification, not a market purchase, increasing the fund’s exposure to BTC price volatility. BNB LAUNCHES WALLET SECURITY CENTER $BNB introduced a new Security Center within Binance Wallet, consolidating security tools into a single dashboard that automatically scans wallets for Web3 risks and flags potential threats. The update aims to improve user protection and simplify on-chain security management.

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Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 3 months

Weekly XRP Update RIPPLE LAUNCHES TREASURY PLATFORM WITH CASH & DIGITAL ASSET INTEGRATION Ripple unveiled Ripple Treasury, integrating GTreasury’s software post-$1B acquisition, to streamline corporate treasury operations. The platform enables 3–5 second cross-border settlements using RLUSD and will offer repo access via Hidden Road, boosting Ripple’s push into regulated financial services. RIYAD BANK’S JEEL PARTNERS WITH RIPPLE ON BLOCKCHAIN INNOVATION Jeel, a Riyad Bank subsidiary ($1010.SR), has partnered with Ripple to pilot blockchain-based cross-border payments, tokenization, and custody within its regulatory sandbox. The collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s digital finance ambitions while giving Ripple strategic access to the Kingdom’s evolving fintech landscape.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 3 months

Weekly BNB Update Gain exposure to $BNB with Osprey BNB Chain Trust (Ticker: $OBNB) BINANCE SEEKS MiCA LICENSE, ESTABLISHES GREEK HQ Binance has applied for an EU-wide MiCA license via Greece, aiming for regulatory approval before the July 1 deadline. The move signals a long-term strategic EU presence and aligns with efforts to unify crypto compliance across member states. BINANCE LAUNCHES 24/7 TSLA FUTURES TRADING Binance will debut a TSLAUSDT perpetual futures contract on Jan. 28, offering 24/7 $TSLA exposure with up to 5x leverage and USDT settlement. The move revives Binance’s push into stock-linked derivatives amid renewed industry momentum in tokenized equities. BINANCE EYES RETURN TO TOKENIZED STOCK TRADING Binance is exploring a revival of tokenized equity offerings after halting its 2021 program due to regulatory pushback. The move aligns with broader industry momentum as exchanges and traditional institutions push for blockchain-based stock trading despite persistent legal hurdles.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 4 months

Weekly XRP Update BINANCE LISTS RIPPLE’S RLUSD STABLECOIN Ripple’s RLUSD will begin spot trading on Binance Jan. 22 with Ethereum support, while XRP Ledger integration is coming soon. Backed 1:1 by dollar assets and now valued at $1.3B, RLUSD gains liquidity and enterprise positioning in a competitive, regulated stablecoin market. DXC, RIPPLE PARTNER TO BRING DIGITAL ASSET CUSTODY TO BANKING CORE DXC Technology, NYSE: $DXC, has integrated Ripple’s blockchain tech into its Hogan core banking platform—supporting $5T in deposits—to enable digital asset custody, tokenization, and payments at scale. The partnership allows banks to adopt digital finance without disrupting legacy systems, bridging traditional accounts with blockchain infrastructure. EVERNORTH PARTNERS WITH T54 TO SCALE XRP TREASURY OPERATIONS Evernorth is collaborating with t54 to power what it aims to be the world’s largest institutional XRP treasury, targeting over $1B in assets. The partnership will enable AI-powered autonomous operations using t54’s agentic finance infrastructure for real-time risk management, compliance, and verification on the XRP Ledger.

Osprey Funds @OspreyFunds · 4 months

Weekly BNB Update Gain exposure to $BNB with Osprey BNB Chain Trust (Ticker: $OBNB) BNB BURNS $1.28B IN FIRST 2026 TOKEN REDUCTION BNB Chain executed its 34th quarterly burn, eliminating 1.37M BNB from supply as part of its Auto-Burn mechanism. Recent upgrades accelerated block production, prompting formula adjustments while reinforcing BNB’s deflationary model. BNB CHAIN, BREVIS ADVANCE ZK-BASED PRIVACY FRAMEWORK BNB Chain and Brevis are launching an Intelligent Privacy Pool in Q1 2026, enabling compliant private transactions using ZK proofs for KYC or on-chain provenance. The initiative redefines crypto privacy across identity, access, and compliance dimensions, signaling a new era for institutional-grade Web3 infrastructure.

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