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Ripple gets final US trust bank approval. What does XRP gain?
The charter adds federal oversight for RLUSD reserves and custody. XRP demand will depend on how institutions use the network.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 min read
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Ripple gets final US trust bank approval. What does XRP gain?
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