XRP News Today: XRP ETFs Launch While SEC's Security Status Remains Unsettled
- Franklin Templeton launched XRPZ ETF on NYSE Arca, offering regulated XRP exposure via a grantor trust structure with a 0.19% fee. - SEC's August 2025 Ripple settlement cleared regulatory hurdles, enabling XRP ETF approvals from major providers like Bitwise and Grayscale. - XRP's cross-border payment utility and low energy consumption drive institutional interest, though price volatility and unresolved SEC classification persist. - XRPZ employs Coinbase/BNY Mellon custody for transparency but lacks activ
Franklin Templeton's
This ETF launch comes on the heels of a major regulatory breakthrough. In August 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) resolved its long-running legal dispute with Ripple, paving the way for XRP-based investment products. This regulatory clarity, combined with increasing institutional interest in digital assets, has led to a surge in XRP ETF approvals, with new offerings from Bitwise, Grayscale, and Canary Capital
XRP's effectiveness for cross-border payments has fueled its popularity. The XRPL
Investor response to these ETFs has been varied. While
Regulatory ambiguity continues to be an issue. The classification of XRP as either a security or a commodity is still unresolved, and the SEC's shifting approach to crypto ETFs adds further uncertainty.
The ETF's custody is handled by Coinbase Custody and BNY Mellon, which
As XRP ETFs become more popular, they have the potential to transform the token's market landscape. By providing a regulated and liquid investment option for traditional investors, these funds could enhance XRP's adoption and market depth. However,
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