Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Dash, Pi Network & Ripple – Asian Wrap 27 October

Ripple received final approval for a national trust bank to support RLUSD reserves and institutional digital asset custody. CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the approval, which follows conditional authorization in December 2025. Crypto commentator Wendy O reversed her stance, predicting XRP could reach $10,000, though the approval's impact on XRP demand remains uncertain.

Ripple received final U.S. approval for its national trust bank, strengthening its position in regulated finance. XRP investors are watching the coin as Swell 2026 opens, with institutional partnerships and ETF demand potentially driving price rallies. XRP ETFs have seen $1.8 billion in cumulative inflows, and a technical analyst predicts a $15 price target.

The SEC delayed GraniteShares' 3X leveraged crypto ETFs (Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Solana) to November 30, 2026. The delay affects eight proposed products, including 3X long and short daily ETFs. The filing does not state the reason for the delay. The decision comes ahead of U.S. midterm elections and Fed rate decisions, adding market uncertainty.

Ripple received final approval from the OCC to establish Ripple National Trust Bank, enabling it to manage reserves for its RLUSD stablecoin and provide digital asset custody services. The approval is a significant regulatory milestone for Ripple, though XRP's price remained unchanged. RLUSD has a market cap of around $2.5 billion. The news comes ahead of Ripple's Swell conference in NYC.

Ripple received final approval for a national trust bank charter from the OCC, focusing on its $2.5B RLUSD stablecoin. XRP is not directly involved, and its price is 64% below its 2025 peak. The bank will manage RLUSD reserves and offer custody services, potentially benefiting RLUSD holders more than XRP holders.

Ripple has received final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to launch Ripple National Trust Bank (RNTB). The bank will manage reserves for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin and provide custody services. RLUSD, launched in December 2024, has a market value of about $2.5 billion and is backed by U.S. dollar deposits and government securities.