TLDR
- XRP transaction volume has reached over two million daily, marking an all-time high for the network
- Ripple is adding compliance features like Permissioned DEX and Lending Protocol to XRP Ledger
- CEO Brad Garlinghouse says XRP users have always been Ripple’s top priority
- Ripple’s custody platform now supports staking and new security tools for institutions
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has confirmed that the XRP community remains a core focus for the company. His comments were posted in response to discussions on X (formerly Twitter), where users acknowledged Ripple’s consistent use of XRP as a bridge asset.
Garlinghouse stated, “Glad to see the message is (finally, even more) clear! XRP family has and always will be top of mind for Ripple.” This message aligns with Ripple’s preparations for XRP Community Day 2026, which is scheduled for February 11 and 12.
Glad to see the message is (finally, even more) clear!
XRP family has and always will be top of mind for Ripple. https://t.co/Pu2aMx6ja0
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) February 9, 2026
The upcoming event will include participation from XRP holders, developers, and financial institutions. It aims to showcase real-world XRP applications and ongoing improvements to the XRP Ledger
Growing Institutional Use of XRP Ledger Features
Ripple continues to roll out features aimed at increasing XRP’s use by financial institutions. These include tools that improve compliance, settlement, and liquidity functions. Among the upgrades are Permissioned DEX, Lending Protocol, Token Escrow, and Confidential Transfers.
The XRP Ledger is also being positioned to support on-ledger credit through native lending features. Institutions can borrow or lend XRP while maintaining network security and speed. These tools are designed to meet the operational needs of banks and regulated firms.
Furthermore, XRP is used as a default bridge asset in foreign exchange flows. This strengthens its role in global settlements, with developers able to integrate XRP without managing their own infrastructure.
Transaction Volume Reaches All-Time Highs on XRP Ledger
The XRP Ledger has recently recorded its highest daily transaction counts, consistently exceeding two million transactions per day. According to network data, this rise reflects growing activity from both institutional and retail participants.
Although the XRP market price has faced recent pressure, on-chain activity shows increasing utility of the token. These trends point to sustained interest in using the XRP Ledger for real-world finance rather than speculation.
The surge also coincides with updates to Ripple’s custody solutions. New features include integrated staking and improved institutional-grade security, which lower the entry barrier for banks.
XRP Community Day to Showcase Real-World Use Cases
XRP Community Day 2026 will feature three live X Spaces sessions covering the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. Participants include Evernorth, Gemini, and Wormhole, which will present current XRP applications and upcoming developments.
One session will address the role of XRP in investment products, including ETFs and ETPs. Speakers from Grayscale, Bitnomial, and Bitwise will discuss how regulated products could offer broader access to XRP in public markets.
Despite recent price movements, XRP Ledger’s infrastructure continues to expand. Ripple’s strategy appears to be focused on enabling institutions to adopt XRP for finance while maintaining network performance and compliance.
