XRP News Today: Rumor EU Digital Euro Test on XRP Ledger Sparks 492% Price Target Speculation

Crypto analyst Amelie recently tweeted a claim that the European Union is testing a digital euro on Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL), citing an unspecified statement from the Frankfurter Stock Exchange. The rumor, amplified by social media posts and a news article, suggests that the EU’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative could leverage the XRP Ledger for its infrastructure. Amelie’s tweet also highlighted a potential price surge for XRP, with analyst Oliver forecasting a rise to $18 within days or weeks, citing the digital euro trial as a catalyst [1].

The XRP Ledger’s attributes—speed, finality, and scalability—have drawn institutional interest, including tokenization projects like Brazil-based VERT’s private credit solution [3]. However, the European Central Bank (ECB) has not confirmed any partnership with Ripple or XRPL for the digital euro, which remains in early development. The ECB has emphasized that any CBDC would require rigorous evaluation to meet stability, privacy, and regulatory compliance standards [4].

Oliver’s $18 price target represents a 492% increase from XRP’s current trading price of $3.04 (as of the time of the tweet). Such a jump would depend on significant capital inflows, confirmed institutional adoption, or regulatory developments. While the XRP Ledger’s existing use cases, including cross-border payments, demonstrate its potential, the ECB’s upcoming MiCA framework, expected to finalize in late 2025, could further shape the regulatory environment for such initiatives [6].

The rumor has sparked optimism within the XRP community, with Amelie framing 2025 as a pivotal year for the asset. However, experts caution that the digital euro project is speculative, and unverified claims can drive short-term volatility without foundational adoption. The XRP Ledger’s inclusion in a CBDC framework would require alignment with broader EU financial policy goals, a process that remains unconfirmed.

Market participants are advised to approach the rumor with caution, as speculative trading can amplify price swings. The potential integration of XRPL into the digital euro roadmap could boost Ripple’s ecosystem but hinges on the ECB’s final decisions and regulatory clarity. For now, the focus remains on whether the EU will prioritize the XRP Ledger for its CBDC ambitions and how such a move might impact XRP’s valuation.

Source: [1] [Rumor: Europe Is Testing Digital EURO on XRP Ledger] [https://timestabloid.com/rumor-europe-is-testing-digital-euro-on-xrp-ledger/] [2] [Digital Pastor77 Twitter Post] [https://x.com/digitalpastor77] [3] [VERT Tokenization Project] [https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-23-jul-2025/liveblog/1228438564554.cms] [4] [European Central Bank, Public Statements] [European Central Bank, public statements on digital euro criteria] [5] [XRP Price Data] [https://www.facebook.com/groups/oopswowfun/posts/2395728387489588/] [6] [MiCA Framework Update] [https://www.facebook.com/groups/793823444334728/posts/2516828022034253/]