Ripple News and XRP Price Update Today: July 1

🌍 Ripple has joined Open USD as a "day-one integration partner," enhancing its multichain infrastructure for institutional adoption, with the new stablecoin set to launch in 2026.

📉 Despite recent initiatives, XRP struggles to maintain momentum above the $1 mark, currently trading at around $1.04, reflecting a 20% decline over the past month.

💰 Institutional interest in XRP remains strong, with ETF inflows surpassing outflows, totaling nearly $1.5 billion, even as other investment vehicles face declining demand.