European precious metals dealer SwissBullion.eu has expanded its payment methods to include XRP and Ethereum (ETH), enabling customers to purchase gold, silver, platinum, and palladium using these cryptocurrencies. The company, which already accepted Bitcoin and stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), announced the addition this week, aiming to provide a wider selection of modern payment options.
According to a company statement, Ethereum's high liquidity allows for fast and efficient transactions when buying precious metals, while XRP supports SwissBullion's goal of offering frictionless, borderless access to gold and silver for international customers. This integration is part of a broader trend toward cryptocurrency adoption in traditional finance.
In related developments, the Ethereum network completed its final test phase for the Fusaka upgrade on the Hoodi testnet, following successful tests on Holesky and Sepolia networks. Developers are now finalizing a mainnet launch date, tentatively set for December 3, 2025.
Separately, a Messari report on the XRP Ledger revealed that the real-world asset (RWA) market cap reached an all-time high of $364.2 million in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 215% quarterly increase. Key network metrics also showed growth: average daily transactions rose by 8.9% to 1.8 million, daily active addresses increased by 15.4% to 25,300, and total addresses grew by 6.1% to 6.9 million. Additionally, seven U.S. spot XRP ETF applications are pending with the SEC, awaiting approval.
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