XRP News: Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Considers Senate Run Against Sen. Ed Markey

In the world of cryptocurrency, legal developments and the actions of key figures can have significant impacts on the market. One such figure is John Deaton, a prominent lawyer known for his support of XRP. Recently, Deaton has hinted at a potential political move that could have implications for both the digital assets industry and his legal advocacy.

Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Eyes Another Senate Run

John Deaton, the pro-XRP lawyer who lost his bid to unseat Sen. Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts, is considering another Senate run. This time, he aims to challenge three-term Junior Sen. Ed Markey. Deaton, a self-identified pro-abortion independent who recently allied with the Republican Party, believes he can use his newfound ’name recognition’ to campaign successfully against Markey. The challenge will be convincing digital assets industry donors to support his pro-crypto stance.

Ripple Partners with Chipper Cash for Africa Cross-Border Payments

Ripple has announced a partnership with Chipper Cash to facilitate faster and more affordable cross-border payments across Africa. The integration will bring Ripple’s blockchain-based payment technology to Chipper Cash’s millions of users in nine African countries, allowing them to access Ripple Payments, a solution that enables swift international transfers using digital assets. This development aims to reduce the time and cost of receiving funds from abroad for Africans. Reece Merrick, Ripple’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, noted the growing interest in blockchain across the region, with consumers and businesses starting to see its real-world value.

XRP ETF Likely with 85% Chance on Polymarket as Ripple-SEC Case Ends

The end of the Ripple-SEC case reshapes the future of XRP. Predictive markets estimate an 85% chance of an XRP ETF becoming a reality. On March 19, 2025, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, announced that the SEC is abandoning its appeal, marking the definitive conclusion of the trial that began in December 2020. With regulatory uncertainty fading, influential players are scanning for opportunities, and Ripple might see a long-shut door open. However, it remains to be seen if the SEC is ready to cross this threshold.

XRP Moon Time? Ripple’s Garlinghouse Confident Of XRP’s Inclusion To U.S. Stockpile After Landmark Legal Victory

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, anticipates a “wave of XRP ETF approvals” in 2025 and also sees XRP as part of the Donald Trump administration’s proposed digital asset stockpile. This Optimism stems from the favorable resolution of Ripple’s protracted legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which concluded last week. Garlinghouse also mentioned in a March 19 interview with Bloomberg Crypto that several XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will go live in the second half of this year, expressing immense confidence in their prospects.