JPMorgan upgraded Cipher and CleanSpark, and cut targets for MARA, RIOT due to 
the increased risk of shareholder dilution. Bitcoin miners are increasingly 
diversifying their operations from hashrate to high-performance computing. 
This targeting of AI compute demand did not go…

Bitcoin miners pivot to AI, but may be overvalued: JPMorgan

The Web3 prediction market protocol, Myriad, has reached a cumulative trading 
volume of over $100 million in USDC, representing a 10x growth in the last 
three months. From Niche to Mainstream Trading Web3 prediction market 
protocol, Myriad, has revealed it has surpassed $100 million in cumulative 
USDC trading volume since its launch. In the last […]

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Teucrium Trading, Sal Gilbertie, has 
given a bold endorsement of Ripple and XRP, positioning the crypto payments 
company as a potential competitor to JPMorgan Chase. He described Ripple as a 
highly interconnected ecosystem that could scale globally once it acquires a 
banking license. As Ripple grows to challenge the largest bank in the US, it 
raises the question about how its rapidly expanding network could also rival 
legacy banking systems like SWIFT. Ripple Positioned As New JPMorgan And SWIFT 
Rival Crypto enthusiast and XRP advocate Diana recently shared a striking 
interview between Paul Barron, founder of the Paul Barron Network, and 
Gilbertie. In the interview, the Teucrium Trading CEO shared his perspective 
on Ripple, showing full support for the crypto payment company’s growth and 
future potential. Related Reading: Ripple CEO Predicts XRP Rush, What Does He 
Mean? He explained that Ripple is actively building a fully operational 
financial institution capable of rivaling traditional banking giants like 
JPMorgan. The crypto payments company has also frequently been described as a 
competitor to SWIFT, positioning itself as a faster and more efficient 
alternative for cross-border payments. Gilbertie stressed that once Ripple 
obtains a banking license, it would operate with the capitalization and 
operational discipline typically associated with top-tier banks. Notably, the 
crypto payments company has been seeking a US national banking charter from 
the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a new 
national trust bank. If authorized, Ripple could become one of the first 
crypto-native companies to obtain a US national bank license. Moving forward, 
Gilbertie said during the interview that XRP lies at the heart of this growing 
banking ecosystem. He noted that Ripple has no intention of selling XRP, 
describing the cryptocurrency as a strategic asset whose value is intended to 
appreciate over time through its use across the XRPL ecosystem. The Teucrium 
Trading CEO also called Ripple a “machine,” highlighting how the company 
operates in a disciplined, coordinated way, with its team growing and 
innovating while keeping the network strong and connected. Furthermore, he 
boldly claimed that Ripple is at the center of the universe, underscoring its 
pivotal role in potentially shaping the global banking landscape. Gilbertie’s 
Validation Confirms XRP’s Role The interview between Gilbertie and Barron drew 
strong, supportive reactions from many members of the crypto community, who 
interpreted the Teucrium Trading CEO’s statement as validation of XRP’s 
evolving role in institutional finance. Observers noted that hearing a 
regulated TradFi CEO describe Ripple as a JPMorgan rival offered rare 
institutional recognition that went beyond the usual industry speculation. 
Related Reading: Ripple Exec Addresses Tax Issue On XRP Ledger, Where Does It 
Go? They also pointed out that the timing of this endorsement coincides with 
the upcoming full enforcement of ISO 20022 standards and rising XRP ETF 
inflows. Diana, the XRP advocate who shared the interview, echoed this view, 
emphasizing that Gilbertie’s statements signal that infrastructure, 
compliance, and institutional interest are all aligning. She noted that price 
movements typically follow institutional and infrastructure rails, suggesting 
that XRP may be positioned for substantial growth once these rails are fully 
in place. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

CEO Reveals Ripple’s XRP Is Driving A JPMorgan Competitor, Is SWIFT Next?

Solana price is flashing a daily bullish divergence while holding key support 
at $131, suggesting early signs of strength and a short-term reversal.

Solana shows early signs of bounce: $131 support holds line

Exodus Movement disclosed it has agreed to acquire W3C Corp., the parent of 
Baanx and Monavate, in a $175 million deal that expands its control over 
crypto-linked payment infrastructure. Exodus Eyes End-to-End Payments With New 
Acquisition Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) revealed it has inked 
a definitive pact to pick up W3C Corp., the […]

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