Ripple is making efforts to secure federal banking status indicating a strategic push for institutional legitimacy and deeper financial integration.
Short-term gains for XRP reflect investor optimism, but long-term impact hinges on regulatory progress and adoption by U.S. banks.
Ripple Labs has applied for a national bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, aiming to position itself as a federally regulated bank.
The move has already positively impacted XRP's market performance, with the cryptocurrency rising over 3% post-announcement, currently trading at $2.28.