Ripple activated a zero-knowledge privacy protocol, known as DNA, on the XRP Ledger. The upgrade allows participants to prove information such as KYC compliance without exposing personal data. By combining cryptographic proofs with ledger transparency, the system strengthens privacy for both individual users and institutions.
The feature aims to address long-standing concerns about confidentiality in blockchain networks. Institutions can now conduct verifications while limiting the risk of disclosing sensitive client records. Ripple said the rollout reinforces its strategy of making the XRP Ledger a foundation for enterprise adoption in regulated environments.
The introduction of DNA comes as regulators demand higher privacy standards in digital finance. The launch positions the XRP Ledger as one of the first major blockchains to implement a fully integrated zero-knowledge framework at scale.
Ripple and BBVA Partner on XRP Custody in Spain
Ripple expanded its European presence by securing a custody partnership with BBVA, one of Spain’s largest banks. The deal allows institutional investors to hold XRP under BBVA’s regulated custody services, in line with Europe’s MiCA framework set to take effect in 2026.
The arrangement reflects growing demand from traditional financial institutions for direct exposure to blockchain-based assets. By offering custody through a well-established bank, Ripple bridges the gap between crypto infrastructure and conventional financial services.
BBVA’s involvement signals a shift in European banking attitudes toward digital assets. Rather than limiting exposure, banks are beginning to integrate custody solutions into their portfolios, using Ripple as a core provider of enterprise-grade settlement tools.
VivoPower Accepts Ripple USD for EV Payments
Meanwhile, VivoPower International’s electric vehicle unit, Tembo, announced it will accept Ripple USD (RLUSD) for vehicle purchases. The decision introduces Ripple’s stablecoin into the clean energy and transport sector, broadening its use beyond banking and remittances.
The company emphasized that RLUSD transactions reduce costs and speed up international settlements compared to traditional payment methods. Customers in emerging markets, where cross-border payments often carry high fees, are expected to benefit most from the option.
By integrating RLUSD, Tembo becomes one of the first EV manufacturers to adopt blockchain-based payments. The move demonstrates Ripple’s ambition to expand adoption into industries where payment efficiency plays a critical role in scaling global operations.
These three developments highlight Ripple’s ongoing effort to expand XRP’s role in global finance and beyond. Privacy upgrades address institutional concerns, custody agreements with banks increase regulatory compliance, and real-world adoption in sectors like electric vehicles demonstrates the practical utility of Ripple’s payment systems.
Together, the initiatives signal Ripple’s strategy of positioning itself as both a financial and technological infrastructure provider.
XRP forms bullish flag on 4h chart; break above $3.30 implies 70% upside to $5.11
XRP/USD printed a bullish flag on the 4-hour Bitstamp chart dated September 9, 2025, 10:03 UTC. A bullish flag is a short, downward-sloping consolidation that follows a sharp rise and often resolves with a breakout in the prior trend’s direction. The chart shows price carving a falling channel after the July–August surge, creating the flag structure.
Price has already advanced over the last few days and now trades near $3.01 while riding above the 50-EMA ~ $2.88. Momentum improves as the RSI (14) hovers near 68, staying below overbought and supporting continued strength if buyers hold control. Volume leans positive on up candles, which aligns with the pattern’s typical behavior during the final stages of coil.
The immediate trigger sits at the flag’s upper boundary around $3.25–$3.30. If bulls force a clean 4-hour close above that resistance with rising volume, the pattern projects further continuation. A 70% move from the current price ($3.01) would target ~$5.11. Until that break, the channel cap caps upside, while the 50-EMA and the lower flag line near the mid-$2.60s serve as nearby support that buyers must defend to keep the setup intact.
XRP 4h MACD flips positive; momentum builds into resistance
XRP’s 4-hour MACD turned decisively positive on September 9, 2025, 10:20 UTC. The MACD line crossed above the signal line, and the histogram rose above zero with expanding green bars. MACD compares two EMAs to gauge momentum; an upside cross signals accelerating trend strength.
The indicator now reads roughly MACD ~0.045 against a signal ~0.041, with a positive histogram ~0.014. This alignment confirms improving upside pressure after several days of steady recovery. Moreover, the slope of both lines points higher, which indicates momentum is still strengthening rather than stalling.
However, the setup needs follow-through. If the histogram continues to expand and stays above zero, buyers keep control into the nearby resistance band highlighted earlier around $3.25–$3.30. If the histogram contracts back toward zero or the lines flatten, momentum fades and the signal weakens. For now, the MACD supports the bullish flag context and favors continuation as long as the positive readings hold
