As market attention swings between innovations and institutional strategies, XRP has made a significant move this week with a 12% increase. This surge is not insignificant, as Ripple has just appointed BNY Mellon, a cornerstone of American finance, as the custodian of its stablecoin RLUSD. In an environment where institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies is intensifying, this strategic alliance could redefine XRP's role in the crypto economy and strengthen its position against giants like Ethereum.