XRP Breaking News: Veteran Transition, ETF Progress, Policy Catalysts, Is the $3 Target in Place?At the beginning of 2026, the XRP ecosystem ushered in a dual key catalyst. On the technical front, David Schwartz, the Chief Technology Officer of Ripple and co-creator of the XRP Ledger, who has served for over 13 years, officially stepped down, transitioning to Honorary CTO and remaining on the board, marking a smooth transition of an era. On the market front, the XRP spot ETF has accumulated a net inflow of $1.18 billion since its launch, defying market pressure in December 2025 to attract $499.9 million, forming a stark contrast to the outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee will review the key "Market Structure Act" on January 15, paving the way for clearer regulation of digital assets. The strategic handover of technical veterans, surging institutional funds, and potential regulatory benefits have collectively brought XRP into the market spotlight, with analysts generally optimistic about a mid-term price increase to $3.
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