XRP Targets $4 by 2026 after Singapore Expands Ripple License
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Ripple Singapore MPI license expansion clears XRP and RLUSD for regulated cross border payments in APAC. MAS approval lands as APAC on chain activity jumps 70 percent and institutions test XRP payment rails. Analysts see a pathway to $4 XRP by Q2 2026 as Singapore and ETF flows lift long term demand. On December 1, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) approved an expanded payment license for Ripple’s subsidiary within the region. Analysts consider this a significant development in Ripple’s expansion program and a move that could boost XRP’s price in the future. Related: Ripple Expands Singapore MPI License for Full Institutional Custody & Trade Ripple’s Significance in the APAC Region It is worth noting that Ripple’s backing by the MAS comes amid growing institutional interest in the crypto industry across Southeast Asia. According to reports, on-chain activity within the region jumped 70% year-on-year, and Ripple’s clearer regulatory backing, alongside its expanding payment utility, could form the springboard for the next adoption phase. Per predictions, analysts project a $4 target for XRP by Q2 2026. In the meantime, the latest regulatory milestone involves the expansion of Ripple’s Major Payment Institution (MPI) license, allowing Ripple Markets APAC Pte. Ltd. to offer a broader range of regulated digital payment services. For context, Ripple can now use XRP and its RLUSD stablecoin to facilitate end-to-end cross-border payments under Singapore’s regulatory framework. A Forward-Thinking Approach Ripple’s President Monica Long expressed satisfaction with the development, describing it as a “forward-thinking approach” by the Singaporean government. According to Long, innovation thrives when rules are clear, and the expanded license lets Ripple invest more in Singapore and build infrastructure for efficient cross-border money movement. It is crucial to note that Ripple has maintained an APAC headquarters in Singapore since 2017, and will ride on MAS’s regulatory clarity…
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