
Cryptocurrency, XRP
First leveraged XRP ETF to land in the US soon
By Dan K April 8, 2025 11:35 at 11:35 UTCWith Ripple nearing the end of its lengthy legal issues, the launch marks a significant step for $XRP adoption in the US.
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With Ripple nearing the end of its lengthy legal issues, the launch marks a significant step for $XRP adoption in the US.
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