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Ripple’s London office expansion marks a pivotal moment for institutional crypto adoption. The blockchain payments company is finalizing plans to lease approximately 90,000 square feet at One Leadenhall, a prestigious skyscraper in London’s financial district. With annual rent exceeding £10 million, this Ripple London office move positions the firm directly beside the Bank of England, signaling serious intentions to capture institutional demand and boost crypto trading volume. RIPPLE $XRP IN TALKS TO LEASE TOP FLOORS OF ONE LEADENHALL IN LONDON’S FINANCIAL DISTRICT pic.twitter.com/ltYftaefjv — The Wolf Of All Streets (@scottmelker) October 22, 2025 Ripple London Office Boosts Institutional Demand And Crypto Trading Volume Ripple XRP coin London – Source: Cryptoslate Strategic Location Targets Financial Institutions Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Source: Bloomberg The new Ripple London office occupies the upper floors of One Leadenhall at approximately £140 per squ...

Around 47 countries have expressed their interest in joining the BRICS alliance before the 2024 summit. Out of the 47 countries, only 25 nations have formally submitted their applications to join the bloc. The other 22 nations have informally expressed their interest in being a part of the grouping. The 16th BRICS summit will be held from October 22 to 24 in the Kazan region of Russia and expansion plans will be discussed. Also Read: BRICS: India To Accept Local Currencies For Trade, Sideline US Dollar The BRICS expansion will make way for the alliance to economically strengthen its prospects and take on the US and the West. Read here to know how many sectors in the US will be affected if BRICS ditches the dollar for trade. On the heels of the summit, one particular country is confident that its place in the BRICS alliance is secured. Also Read: Former Russian PM Talks About BRICS Currency BRICS Expansion: Venezuela Will Join the Bloc After 2024 Summit, Says Top Diplomat Source: Bloomb...

Kraken is set to acquire the Netherlands-based cryptocurrency platform as part of its European expansion plans. United States-based exchange Kraken has announced a pending deal to acquire Netherlands-based cryptocurrency exchange Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) as it sets its sights on European expansion . While financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, Kraken and BCM announced the coming acquisition following the European Union’s implementation of its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. The announcement from Kraken highlights its plans to grow its business across Europe, having acquire d virtual asset service provider (VASP) licenses to operate in Ireland, Italy and Spain. A statement from Kraken CEO David Ripley highlighted the strength of the Netherlands economy, the high level of cryptocurrency adoption and a culture of innovation as driving reasons for looking to establish a base of operations in the country. “The acquisition of BCM will give Kraken a si...