🔹 Ripple announces significant strategic changes to the XRPL network for 2026, including distributed funding models and developer support programs (such as XAO DAO and FinTech acceleration programs), which will bolster the ecosystem's development. Analysts believe that institutional flows in the ETF could help support demand for XRP, given the recent decline in price activity amid a challenging market environment.

Bitcoin and XRP prices rose after a turbulent weekend marked by American and Israeli strikes on Iran and swift regional reactions. Bitcoin's price gained 3% with market sentiment stabilizing, indicating a quick recovery following the sharp decline caused by the conflict. The XRP token also increased, surpassing the $1.40 mark in the past 24 hours. The overall cryptocurrency market also rebounded, with its total value rising to $2.31 trillion. Ethereum remained stable at around $2000. Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano experienced slight gains. Tension persisted in the markets throughout the session.