$XRP Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse testified before the U.S. Senate today, highlighting XRP’s foundational role in blockchain-driven payments .

Meanwhile, a new custody partnership with BNY Mellon for its RLUSD stablecoin adds huge institutional credibility .

These developments together are reshaping sentiment—pulling in both institutional and retail interest.

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