- Ripple secures major expansion with MAS approval and GTreasury acquisition.
- XRP futures and new ETFs could reshape the crypto landscape.
- Middle East momentum grows as Ripple’s stablecoin gains traction.
Ripple kicked off a dynamic December with a series of high-impact developments. The company continues to build on its momentum, signaling a week filled with major announcements and potential game-changing moves.
Reece Merrick, Ripple’s Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director for the Middle East & Africa, teased the crypto community with an exciting message, hinting at significant milestones in the days ahead.
Earlier this month, Ripple made headlines by securing approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to expand the scope of its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. This achievement allows Ripple Markets APAC Pte. Ltd. to broaden its payment services across the region, cementing Ripple’s position as a key player in Asia’s digital payments ecosystem.
Ripple also made waves with its $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, marking a strategic entry into the corporate finance sector. This acquisition opens up new opportunities for Ripple in the multi-trillion-dollar corporate finance market, broadening its impact and reach.
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The momentum continues
Big week ahead
— Reece Merrick (@reece_merrick) December 15, 2025
Ripple’s success doesn’t stop there. The Gemini exchange has added support for RLUSD, Ripple’s stablecoin, further expanding its exposure in the global market. In addition, Ripple continues to make strides in the Middle East, with RLUSD being approved for use as lending collateral within Abu Dhabi’s ADGlobalMarket.
A Big Week Ahead for XRP and Ripple’s Growing Influence
Looking ahead, Ripple’s plans are poised to disrupt the market further. The launch of Spot-Quoted XRP futures on the CME Group platform is on the horizon, set to provide new trading opportunities for XRP. With regulatory review in progress, the move could significantly increase XRP’s presence in traditional financial markets.
Moreover, the launch of the 21Shares XRP ETF, the fifth spot XRP ETF in the U.S., has added more fuel to Ripple’s momentum, reflecting growing institutional interest in the asset.
Reece Merrick’s recent social media posts hint that the company’s momentum will only accelerate as 2026 approaches, with more announcements expected soon. Ripple’s strategic expansion, product innovations, and ongoing regulatory approvals indicate that this is just the beginning of a series of game-changing moves that will shape the future of the crypto and financial industries.
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