Crypto
SEC Exception Boosts XRP as Oil Prices Retreat
XRP is up 7.2% in the last 24 hours as of September 18, 2026, after the SEC provided a five-year exception for 'tokenized' stocks and oil prices retreated.
The S&P 500 dropped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite was flat.
The SEC's move is seen as a modest regulatory reset, providing relief for tokenized-stock trading in the absence of Congressional action on the CLARITY Act.
Oil prices retreated, with Brent Crude falling below $104, easing rate concerns and helping to boost XRP.