The long-delayed rollout of smart contracts for its XRP Ledger hardly seems groundbreaking amid an oversaturated market of smart contract platforms.

"We respect the Court's decision," CEO Brad Garlinghouse said. The regulator is expected to appeal the ruling by Judge Torres.

Offline digital euro and eSIM, low traction for digital rupee, e-CNY extends use cases, Brazil's DREX and Pix integration. Ripple and Open Eden in T-bill tokenization.

The blockchain giant is bogged down in a legal case with the SEC, the outcome of which could have ramifications for the entire industry. At the same time, Ripple's new roadmap fosters compliant tools and services.

Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization is bringing the vast traditional markets to digital asset networks. But physical assets are difficult to connect to 'virtual value networks'. The blockchain industry players are bridging the gap.

More legal tussling as the blockchain company claims that the so-called Fox Declaration should have been classified as expert testimony, not "standard summary evidence," as the SEC claims.

While the population is "digitally savvy," data within the study suggests that encouraging consumers to switch to a CBDC may be an uphill struggle. Just 40% of payments in the Middle East and Central Asia were made digitally in 2021.

The firm calls the penalty "draconian" and unjustified, arguing that a fine closer to $10 million would be more appropriate.