Uphold’s Milestone with XRP
Uphold has declared that XRP emerged as the leading asset traded on its platform in 2025, as announced by the company on Monday. This milestone reflects the strong and committed community that surrounds XRP within the broader digital currency space. Uphold has distinguished itself from many U.S. exchanges by continuing to support XRP, even amidst the turbulent legal landscape during the SEC lawsuit against Ripple.
Legal Context and Uphold’s Stance
In a notable move, Uphold’s former CEO, J.P. Thieriot, asserted that the SEC’s lawsuit was based on allegations rather than definitive legal rulings. He emphasized that until a formal judicial decision classified XRP as a security, Uphold would recognize it as a digital asset. The exchange argued that the SEC did not issue explicit orders to halt XRP trading, and other exchanges chose to delist it out of apprehension.
“Uphold’s decision to maintain XRP listings cultivated a strong loyalty among users, a sentiment that was reaffirmed when Judge Torres ruled that secondary sales of XRP do not classify as securities.”
XRP’s Performance and Future Prospects
This year proved fruitful for XRP, as the asset experienced a significant price surge in July, largely influenced by market optimism related to the ongoing litigation against the SEC. Uphold’s commitment to enhancing XRP’s functionality included exploring options for staking and yield generation through collaborations with Flare Network, alongside sizable promotional initiatives earlier in the year.
Expansion of Offerings
In addition to XRP, Uphold expanded its offerings by adding 74 new tokens throughout 2025, including notable names like Telcoin (TEL) and Stronghold (SHX). The exchange has also formed innovative partnerships, the most noteworthy being its collaboration with tZERO, which marks a significant advancement in integrating cryptocurrency into traditional finance.
