The post How Fed’s New Payment System Could Boost Ripple and XRP appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Federal Reserve’s new proposal for a “skinny master account” could reshape how fintechs, stablecoin issuers, and crypto-focused banks access the US financial system — with Ripple standing to benefit significantly. Governor Chris Waller announced the plan at the Fed’s Payments Innovation Conference. He introduced a limited-access account that will allow all legally eligible firms to connect directly to the Fed’s payment rails.  Sponsored Ripple Can Plug Directly into the US Payments System The Fed’s payment rails are the backbone of the US banking system. They move money between financial institutions instantly, powering services like wire transfers and clearing settlements.  Today, only chartered banks can use these rails directly. The latest announcement would give fintechs and blockchain companies real-time settlement access without relying on partner banks. Ripple, which has applied for a Fed master account earlier this year, could see this as a major breakthrough.  The company has long aimed to bridge blockchain settlements with traditional financial infrastructure, most recently through its RLUSD stablecoin and enterprise liquidity network. Unlike a full master account, the “skinny” version would not grant privileges like borrowing from the Fed or earning interest on reserves.  Sponsored However, it would provide critical payment capabilities — the same rails commercial banks use for domestic transfers. Ripple Continues To Expand Institutional Operations This development comes as Ripple expands its institutional footprint.  In mid-October, Ripple announced a $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, a global treasury management platform serving over 1,000 enterprise clients.  Sponsored Moreover, the deal positions Ripple to embed blockchain liquidity solutions within corporate treasury systems, complementing its efforts to secure regulatory access to payment infrastructure. Ripple also backed Evernorth, a newly listed entity seeking over $1 billion to hold and deploy XRP as an institutional liquidity asset.  The initiative coincides with RLUSD’s rise toward a $1 billion… The post How Fed’s New Payment System Could Boost Ripple and XRP appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Federal Reserve’s new proposal for a “skinny master account” could reshape how fintechs, stablecoin issuers, and crypto-focused banks access the US financial system — with Ripple standing to benefit significantly. Governor Chris Waller announced the plan at the Fed’s Payments Innovation Conference. He introduced a limited-access account that will allow all legally eligible firms to connect directly to the Fed’s payment rails.  Sponsored Ripple Can Plug Directly into the US Payments System The Fed’s payment rails are the backbone of the US banking system. They move money between financial institutions instantly, powering services like wire transfers and clearing settlements.  Today, only chartered banks can use these rails directly. The latest announcement would give fintechs and blockchain companies real-time settlement access without relying on partner banks. Ripple, which has applied for a Fed master account earlier this year, could see this as a major breakthrough.  The company has long aimed to bridge blockchain settlements with traditional financial infrastructure, most recently through its RLUSD stablecoin and enterprise liquidity network. Unlike a full master account, the “skinny” version would not grant privileges like borrowing from the Fed or earning interest on reserves.  Sponsored However, it would provide critical payment capabilities — the same rails commercial banks use for domestic transfers. Ripple Continues To Expand Institutional Operations This development comes as Ripple expands its institutional footprint.  In mid-October, Ripple announced a $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, a global treasury management platform serving over 1,000 enterprise clients.  Sponsored Moreover, the deal positions Ripple to embed blockchain liquidity solutions within corporate treasury systems, complementing its efforts to secure regulatory access to payment infrastructure. Ripple also backed Evernorth, a newly listed entity seeking over $1 billion to hold and deploy XRP as an institutional liquidity asset.  The initiative coincides with RLUSD’s rise toward a $1 billion…