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They Can't Ignore XRP
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- Jul 9, 2026
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They Can't Ignore XRP Today wasn't about one headline. It was about what all of the headlines mean when you connect the dots. Ripple just put the XRP brand on the jersey of a major NCAA athletics program. AI is rapidly expanding on the XRP Ledger. The XRPL Foundation just surpassed 1,000,000 agentic payments. Franklin Templeton publicly acknowledged XRP's maturity compared to newer blockchain networks. At the same time, regulatory momentum in Washington continues to move in favor of digital assets. Individually, these may seem like separate stories. Together, they paint a very different picture. Tonight, we break down why XRP is becoming much more than another cryptocurrency—and why institutions, developers, governments, and now even mainstream sports are all converging on the same ecosystem. We also cover: 🔥 Ripple's groundbreaking University of Kansas partnership 🔥 The launch of the XRPL AI Hub 🔥 1 million agentic payments on XRP Ledger 🔥 Franklin Templeton's comments on XRP 🔥 The latest U.S. crypto regulation updates 🔥 Geopolitical developments impacting global markets 🔥 The stories everyone else is missing If you've been wondering why Ripple keeps making moves while the market focuses on price, this is the episode you don't want to miss. 👇 SUPPORT ON THE CHAIN 👇 Badassery Coffee https://badasserycoffee.com OTC Mint https://otc.one/mint OTC Merch https://onthechain.shop Subscribe To OTC https://onthechain.io/subscribe/ Help OTC Keep the Lights On https://ko-fi.com/onthechain Website https://onthechain.io Podcast https://otc.one/podcast FOLLOW ON THE CHAIN ON X On The Chain https://x.com/On_The_Chain Jeff https://x.com/Jeff_OnTheChain Chip https://x.com/stephenchip ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing…