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Summary ⚈ XRP options will launch on CME Group’s marketplace starting May 19, pending approval. ⚈ Robinhood will offer XRP options to retail investors to boost market accessibility. ⚈ CME partnership could drive XRP adoption, liquidity, and institutional trading interest. XRP options are set to launch through CME Group’s marketplaces starting May 19, 2025.  Brad Garlinghouse, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ripple Labs, dubbed the development a major, though overdue milestone in an April 24 X post. “While overdue in a bunch of ways, this is an incredibly important and exciting step in the continued growth of the XRP market!” While overdue in a bunch of ways, this is an incredibly important and exciting step in the continued growth of the XRP market! https://t.co/mnwJXKH5hi — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) April 24, 2025 Pending regulatory approval, derivatives traders will be able to trade micro-sized (2,500 XRP) and standard-sized (50,0...

Two popular altcoins are surging in price after receiving surprise listings from US-based crypto exchange platform Bitstamp. In a new blog post, the crypto exchange says that its US branch is adding support for smart contract platform Solana (SOL) and Pepe (PEPE), a frog-themed meme asset built on top altcoin Ethereum (ETH). “The day US fans of Solana and Pepe have been waiting for is finally here! We’re excited to announce that well-known Solana and the popular meme coin Pepe are now available for trading on Bitstamp in the US.” News of the listings sent both SOL and PEPE flying, as Solana went from a low of $235 on November 28th to a peak of $246 the next day while PEPE went from a low of $0.00001941 to a peak of $0.00002101 during the same time frame. Both SOL and PEPE have since retraced and are trading for $240 and $0.00002038 at time of writing, respectively. In its post, Bitstamp describes Solana as “a cutting-edge blockchain platfo...

In what is a surprise for the meme coin, cryptocurrency exchange Robinhood has officially listed the Pepe (PEPE) meme coin as well as relisted. Indeed, the arrival of the meme coin has led to a massive surge for the asset. The token is up more than 32% in the last 24 hours. That wasn’t all that Robinhood did Wednesday. The exchange also enacted a batch of reslitings for several prominent cryptocurrencies. Specifically, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Ripple (XRP) have found their way back on the Robinhood US platform. JUST IN: Robinhood to list $PEPE, Solana $SOL, Cardano $ADA, and $XRP. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) November 13, 2024 Also Read: Trump Team Eyes Robinhood’s Chief Legal Officer for SEC Chair Robinhood to List PEPE, SOL, XRP, and ADA in Notable Move There is no denying the importance of 2024 for the cryptocurrency sector. With the industry getting two ETFs over the last ten months, it has experienced a notable rise to prominence. That has culminated in the ree...

Robinhood , the prominent trading platform, has recently drawn the attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] following the issuance of a Wells Notice. This has further prompted analysts and experts to look into the matter causing discussions about the potential legal implications of Robinhood ’s strategic position. KBW’s research, led by Kyle Voigt, scrutinizes Robinhood ’s cautious strategy regarding digital asset listings. Despite offering a limited range of fifteen crypto currencies, Robinhood ’s stringent listing standards distinguish it from competitors. It potentially bolsters its defense in any legal dispute with the SEC. Also Read: SEC To File Lawsuit Against Robinhood ’s Crypto Business Voigt and team express confidence in the firm’s ability to defend its position in court. They cite its conservative listing practices as a protective factor against regulatory scrutiny. This stance positions Robinhood favorably compared to...

Recent discourse in the Cardano community revolves around the potential significant liquidation of ADA by Robinhood and Celsius. In the Cardano ecosystem, a wave of concern is spreading over the possibility of a large-scale liquidation of the ADA token by Robinhood and Celsius. The reasons behind the decisions of these two platforms differ, but the specter of a considerable sell-off has triggered some alarm bells within the community. Opinions within the Cardano community are notably diverse. Some are of the view that such a large-scale disposal would not be a unique occurrence for the ADA, downplaying negative conjectures as manifestations of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. I don't think it's FUD. I am actually personally a bit concern ed because that is Ada currently frozen that will be released into the wild. Not too concern ed tho, just need to watch my CDPs don't get liquidated because they decide to dump in the middle of the night. — Rick McCracken DIGI (@Ri...