- Ripple is urging the UK to expedite crypto regulation and promote tokenization in financial markets.
- The company proposes aligning UK rules with global standards and easing access for stablecoins.
Ripple has issued a direct call to UK lawmakers to expedite cryptocurrency regulation, proposing a four-part strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global hub for digital assets. The announcement came during the London Policy Summit, which gathered government officials and industry leaders to review the nation’s progress in crypto policy development.
At Ripple’s UK Policy Summit earlier this year, one message was clear: the time to act is now: https://t.co/7VDmJ3eVDa
Recommendations for UK policymakers:
➡️ Build a growth-driven framework
➡️ Lead on global standards
➡️ Advance stablecoin adoption
➡️ Tackle tokenization…— Ripple (@Ripple) June 18, 2025
Ripple’s proposal emphasizes the need for rapid finalization of the UK’s crypto framework. The company warned that without regulatory clarity, the UK risks falling behind regions like Singapore, Dubai, and the European Union, where clear crypto legislation already exists. Ripple’s global experience in regulatory collaboration positions it as a partner in helping the UK adopt practical rules without restarting from scratch.
The paper recommends aligning UK laws with international standards to avoid regulatory conflict for cross-border businesses. It also calls for advancing stablecoin rules, enabling non-UK stablecoins to operate locally without excessive restrictions. Ripple further pressed for structural changes to eliminate tax and legal barriers that hinder tokenization in traditional financial markets.
The UK has already started experimenting with blockchain-based finance. DIGIT, a government-backed digital bond pilot, has launched, while more participants have entered the Financial Conduct Authority’s Digital Securities Sandbox. These moves show growing interest in tokenized finance and the infrastructure required to support it.
Ripple Targets 14% of SWIFT Liquidity Through XRPL
At the XRP Ledger Apex 2025 event in Singapore, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the XRP Ledger could absorb up to 14% of SWIFT’s global liquidity within five years. He highlighted XRP’s low-cost and rapid-settlement infrastructure as a superior alternative to traditional financial rails.
RippleNet currently supports hundreds of banks, although actual XRP usage for On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) remains limited to partners such as SBI Holdings and Santander. Garlinghouse noted that value will increasingly shift to networks controlling liquidity, not just messaging—a segment where Ripple aims to lead.
Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, also flagged ongoing challenges in financial audits, stating that blockchain could address gaps in transaction transparency. He explained how incomplete data remains a core problem in auditing legacy records, an issue XRP Ledger could help solve through verifiable on-chain information.
Meanwhile, XRP remains stable around $2.16, showing a minimal 24-hour change and a 38% drop in daily trading volume to $1.7 billion. The low volatility and declining volume suggest traders are holding back ahead of expected market catalysts. XRP has gained 1.72% in the past seven days, with a market cap of $127.2 billion.
XRP Eyes Key Resistance Levels with ‘Kaboom’ Anticipation
Technical analysis points to a potential breakout for XRP. Analysts are watching an 8th candlestick as a possible trigger, following a 7-candle consolidation phase. Chart watchers reference the 2017 price surge, which occurred under similar conditions.
Indicators such as Fibonacci levels, trendlines, and cup patterns are converging, signaling a possible move beyond the consolidation zone. Exponential moving averages are also tightening, suggesting that momentum could shift quickly.
Analysts like Dark Defender have identified near-term targets at $2.22 and $3.61, with key support at $2.0706. A decisive move above resistance could push XRP into a strong uptrend. However, if the support breaks, a correction may follow.
