# Ripple Just Got Investment Grade… What This Means for XRP

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Podcast: [On The Chain - Blockchain and Cryptocurrency News + Opinion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-chain-blockchain-and-cryptocurrency-news-opinion-628887)
Published: 2026-04-04T14:25:53+00:00
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