Ripple Exec Signals XRP's Next Wave: Real-World Financial Infrastructure Backbone

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 5:31 am ET1min read
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Ripple's senior executive Reece Merrick says XRP is emerging as the backbone for real-world financial infrastructure. According to the updated XRP Ledger Institutional DeFi road map, XRP will power settlement, FX, collateral, and on-chain credit. Merrick notes that the foundation is set, and the next wave is already here. XRP price has rebounded by 25% from a low of $1.11 to reach $1.55, with unique addresses on XRP Ledger skyrocketing to 78,727 in just eight hours.

Ripple Exec Signals XRP's Next Wave: Real-World Financial Infrastructure Backbone

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