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In December 2025, Ripple announced it secured approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to expand its payment activities under its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. This regulatory expansion allows Ripple to offer a wider range of regulated payment services, including those involving XRP and its stablecoin RLUSD, to both institutional and retail clients in Singapore.
Impact of Singapore license expansion
Wider service offerings: Ripple can now provide a more extensive suite of payment services to banks, fintechs, and crypto firms operating in Singapore.Support for XRP and RLUSD: The expanded license specifically enables Ripple to offer token-based settlement using XRP and RLUSD, bolstering their institutional use in cross-border payments.Infrastructure investment: The approval strengthens Ripple's ability to invest further in Singapore and build the necessary infrastructure for faster and more efficient money movement.Regulation-first approach: Ripple President Monica Long stated that the company values Singapore's clear regulatory standards, which align with Ripple's strategy of operating within well-defined frameworks.Strategic hub: The move reinforces Singapore's pivotal role as a hub for Ripple's global operations, particularly within the booming Asia-Pacific digital asset market.
XRP price reaction
Despite the positive regulatory news, XRP experienced a price drop around the time of the announcement, in line with a broader market sell-off. The price decline underscores that market factors and whale movements can sometimes overshadow positive developments. However, analysts note that the $1.90 to $2.00 price level is a key support zone, with Ripple's expansion potentially influencing future price movements.
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Once I have attended an Marriage Ceremony of my College Friend “Suraj”. My friend had invited all my school and college friends.

Everyone enjoyed dinner and started an conversation on Bitcoin as well as Gold.
Aarav is having good knowledge of Bitcoin and started debating with Nikhil who is inspired of Gold.
Aarav: Nikhil, come on, you're always talking about this "digital gold." But tell me, can your Bitcoin buy a bangle for your sister's wedding? Can you touch it, feel its weight?
Nikhil: Friend, that’s a beautiful point, and it’s
why Gold has been our family's safety net for generations. But we’re in the 21st century! My Bitcoin can be sent to anyone across the world in minutes, without a heavy fee. It’s digital without handling physical cards.

The Indian Mindset: Tradition Meets Technology
Aarav: For our parents and grandparents, Gold (Sona) is more than an asset; it’s really auspicious (shubh), it’s security for a daughter's future, and it’s wealth you can pass down without complex legal paperwork. The cultural and emotional value is unmatched. In times of crisis like a pandemic or a market crash Indians naturally flock to gold. That's a proven track record of thousands of years. It offers a sense of stability and physical reassurance that a digital ledger can never provide.
Nikhil: I respect that deeply. Gold forms the foundation of our wealth. But the new generation, Gen Z, look at two things: access and return.
Think about ease of ownership. I can buy a fraction of a Bitcoin (a satoshi) with my phone in just ₹100. Try buying 0.001 grams of physical gold. Bitcoin is perfectly divisible and incredibly portable.
While the high 30% tax on crypto gains in India is a major psychological barrier for conservative investors, the potential for exponential growth over a decade is why many younger and more aggressive investors are willing to take the risk. They see Bitcoin's historically superior returns as
worth the tax-adjusted volatility. It's a key part of the new trend: using Bitcoin as a high-growth slice (5-8%) of a portfolio next to, not instead of,
gold.
Comparison: Stability vs. Growth
Let's look closely at what separates these two assets, moving beyond the traditional table format.
1. Volatility and Track Record
Gold is the Veteran, boasting a 5,000+ year track record as a store of value. It is characterized by low and stable volatility. This stability is precisely why it’s the proven safe-haven, especially during
geopolitical or financial instability. For the Indian family, this means peace of mind.
Bitcoin, the Digital Challenger, has only a Approximately 17 year history. Its volatility is extremely high, often four times greater than
gold. While this means the price can crash dramatically, it also means the potential for outperforming returns is vast. It’s a classic high-risk, high-reward proposition that appeals to those seeking rapid capital growth.
2. Liquidity and Accessibility
If you need to move wealth quickly across borders, Bitcoin is unmatched. It offers 24/7 global liquidity and is highly portable—you can
carry your entire fortune in your head (via a seed phrase). Gold, being a physical asset, has low portability and is subject to local market hours and
transportation logistics. This digital superiority of Bitcoin makes it a superior asset for a globalized, always-on world.
3. The Hedge
For centuries, Gold has been a proven, classic inflation hedge it maintains its purchasing power when government currencies (fiat) devalue. This is a primary reason Indian families hold it.
Bitcoin's role as an inflation hedge is still debated. It often behaves like a "risk-on" asset, correlating with the stock market and technology stocks, rather than acting as a pure, detached hedge like
gold. However, it is a hedge against the failure of fiat systems, as its supply is algorithmically capped at 21 million, giving it a guaranteed scarcity that no government can manipulate.
Aarav: So, after all this, is your digital gold going
to replace my physical gold?
Nikhil: No, it’s highly unlikely to replace it, but
it will sit next to it. They serve two distinct, essential roles in a modern
portfolio.
Gold is for capital preservation and
generational wealth transfer a true "safe-haven" asset for stability and emotional security.Bitcoin is for capital growth and a hedge
against the failures of fiat money systems - a high beta, digitally native asset.
The most tough approach, increasingly adopted by wealthy Indian families and young investors alike, is a diversified portfolio that includes a healthy allocation to gold's stability and a smaller, calculated allocation to Bitcoin's growth potential. For the average Indian family, Gold remains the anchor, but Bitcoin is undeniably the high potential satellite in the modern financial galaxy.
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