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CryptoMediumUpdated×5•Originally published 31 March 2026•Updated 2 April 2026•
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Ripple Nears Full US National Trust Bank License Approval

Key Facts

1Ripple may soon shed its "conditional approval" label to operate as a fully licensed National Trust Bank in the US.
2Regulators have designated April as a key timeframe for implementing amendments to the company's license application.

Ripple is advancing toward securing a full National Trust Bank license in the US, with the RLUSD stablecoin serving as a key driver for this federal charter. To bolster this effort, the company has launched Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury to integrate crypto and cash management for institutions. Market-wise, XRP is currently trading above a key support level of approximately $1.30, although it remains below its year-opening price. Historically, April has been one of the strongest performing months for XRP and altcoins, raising expectations for a potential price turnaround. This optimism is further fueled by a decisive legislative event expected later this month, which could act as a major catalyst. Analysts believe that combining these regulatory milestones with technical support levels will solidify Ripple's role in the traditional financial system.