Ripple has expanded the capabilities of its GSmart finance AI embedded in its corporate treasury management platform, Ripple Treasury. The update broadens AI use while strengthening controls and auditability required by companies. New features include linked agents across forecasting and reporting, a Knowledge Studio for defining organisational policies and rules, and an Analytics Studio for financial analysis and AI-based reporting. Ripple said approvals remain human-led, with calculations separated from AI interpretation.

Crypto markets this week weighed hopes for an XRP rebound against data showing a sharp drop in XRP Ledger activity. Uncertainty also rose over whether the U.S. Clarity Act can be handled by the July 4 Independence Day target, keeping regulatory doubts in focus. Bitcoin stayed rangebound and broader fund rotation into altcoins remained limited. Ripple executives highlighted on-chain settlement as a strategy, while analysts debated key XRP price levels and scenarios.