XRP Just Got Even Bigger

Ripple continues expanding far beyond the narrative most people still associate with XRP. This week alone, Ripple joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member to help shape the future of AI-powered payments, Ripple Ventures participated in Velocity's $38 million Series A funding round, Ripple reaffirmed that traditional finance is being rebuilt on blockchain rails, and the company continued pushing for regulatory clarity in Washington. Individually, these stories may not seem groundbreaking. Together, they paint a much bigger picture. Tonight, Jeff and Chip connect the dots behind Ripple's growing role across AI, stablecoins, institutional finance, blockchain infrastructure, and digital asset regulation—and why XRP's ecosystem continues getting even bigger. We also discuss Ripple's support for veteran-owned businesses, the latest Swell 2026 announcement, the return of the Ripple Clarity Truck to Washington, our Around the World geopolitical segment, and finish the night with a few laughs. Topics Covered • Ripple joins the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member • AI Agent Payments and the XRP Ledger • Ripple Ventures invests in Velocity's $38M Series A • Traditional finance rebuilt on blockchain rails • Ripple Effect grants supporting veteran-owned businesses • Ripple Swell 2026 speaker announcement • Ripple Clarity Truck returns to Washington D.C. • Stu Alderoty on the CLARITY Act • Around the World: Biden, France, geopolitics & more • Funny segment 👇 SUPPORT ON THE CHAIN 👇 ☕ Badassery Coffee https://badasserycoffee.com 🪙 OTC Mint https://otc.one/mint 👕 OTC Merch https://onthechain.shop 🔔 Subscribe To OTC https://onthechain.io/subscribe/ ❤️ Help OTC Keep the Lights On https://ko-fi.com/onthechain 🌐 ON THE CHAIN Website https://onthechain.io Podcast https://otc.one/podcast FOLLOW ON THE CHAIN ON X On The Chain https://x.com/On_The_Chain Jeff https://x.com/Jeff_OnTheChain Chip https://x.com/stephenchip #XRP #Ripple #XRPL #Crypto #Blockchain #RLUSD #Stablecoins #AI #ClarityAct #OnTheChain ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The information discussed on On The Chain is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Jeff, Chip, and their guests may hold digital assets discussed during the show. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Views expressed are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations they are affiliated with.