The crypto market is holding its breath as XRP<\/a><\/strong> continues to show signs of weakness. Currently trading in a range between $1.45 and $1.47<\/strong>, the asset has failed to capitalize on what was a highly bullish<\/strong> announcement. Indeed, a recent $200 million funding round tied to the Ripple ecosystem should have propelled prices to new highs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the stagnating price, Ripple<\/a> has just reached another major milestone in its convergence with traditional institutional finance. The prime brokerage unit of the company secured $200 million in funding from Neuberger Berman,<\/strong> one of the giants in asset management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n