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Ripple's AI-Driven Payments and RLUSD Launch Fuel XRP Momentum

Ripple's New York event highlights AI payments and RLUSD, attracting institutional interest amid XRP's price climb.

Ripple's New York event highlights AI payments and RLUSD, attracting institutional interest amid XRP's price climb. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹124 ($1.30). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by U.Today, with live market data added, as of Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:45:01 UTC.

Why it matters

The introduction of AI-driven payments and RLUSD liquidity could significantly boost XRP utility and adoption, drawing institutional players like BlackRock and the IMF to Ripple's ecosystem.

Key takeaways
  • Ripple introduces AI-driven payments and new RLUSD stablecoin liquidity in New York.
  • BlackRock and IMF's presence signals growing institutional interest in Ripple's solutions.
  • XRP price holds steady at $1.3, with RLUSD stablecoin market cap at $2.47B.

Ripple is hosting an event in New York where it is showcasing AI-driven payment innovations and the launch of its new stablecoin, RLUSD, which has a circulating supply of $2.47B according to DeFiLlama.

The event has drawn significant institutional attention, with BlackRock and the IMF reportedly in attendance, signaling growing interest in Ripple's solutions for global payments and liquidity management.

XRP, Ripple's native cryptocurrency, is currently trading at $1.3, showing a modest 24-hour gain of 0.79% and a 7-day increase of 0.30%. The overall crypto market remains relatively flat, with a total market cap of $2.76T and a Fear & Greed index of 54, indicating a neutral sentiment.

The introduction of RLUSD and AI-driven payments could enhance XRP's utility and adoption, potentially driving further institutional adoption and investment in Ripple's ecosystem.

The presence of major financial institutions at Ripple's event highlights the increasing convergence of traditional finance and cryptocurrencies, with Ripple positioning itself as a key player in this evolving landscape.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 46 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹123.50$1.30 to ₹123.50$1.30 — +0.00%.

$1.27$1.29$1.30$1.31$1.33 published · $1.30 now · $1.30 (+0.00%) Oct 23 09:14 UTC Oct 25 06:45 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹123.50$1.30
CoinAt publishNowSince publish
XRP₹123.50$1.30₹123.50$1.300.00%
RLUSD₹95.00$1.00₹95.00$1.000.00%

The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹133.58 (about $1.30), up 0.8% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

XRP
#5
₹123.50$1.30 ▲ 0.83%
7d +0.30%MCap ₹7.82TFull XRP data →
#42
₹95.00$1.00 ▲ 0.02%
7d +0.01%MCap ₹234.44BFull RLUSD data →
The market when this published · October 23, 2026
Total market cap₹262.55T
Bitcoin 24h-0.24%
Ethereum 24h-1.22%
BTC dominance58.6%
Fear & Greed54 · Neutral
On-chain & primary-source check

Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 25, 2026.

RLUSD circulating supply$2.47BDeFiLlama ↗

Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.

Ripple's AI-Driven Payments and RLUSD Launch Fuel XRP Mo — questions & answers

What is RLUSD and why is it significant?

RLUSD is Ripple's new stablecoin with a $2.47B circulating supply, aiming to provide liquidity and stability within its ecosystem.

Why are BlackRock and the IMF attending Ripple's event?

Their attendance suggests interest in Ripple's AI-driven payments and stablecoin solutions, indicating potential institutional adoption.

How is XRP performing amid these developments?

XRP is trading at $1.3, with a 24-hour gain of 0.79%, reflecting steady market sentiment.

How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?

About ₹133.58 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.30. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from U.Today. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

Token Times Newsdesk Data-stamped

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 25, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #973,026 sha256:a286b20c425abb8b
Based on reporting by U.Today — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.U.Today · Oct 23 09:14 ↗

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