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As Islamic finance nears $12.5 billion, Shariah-compliant crypto projects aim to serve two billion Muslims — yet supply lags behind growing demand. A new report by INPUT touches on the growing demand for Shariah-compliant crypto products, even as the market struggles to meet the expectations of the world’s two billion Muslims seeking ethical, interest-free financial services. The Islamic finance sector, currently valued at $8 billion, is projected to reach $12.45 billion by 2028, growing at a rate of 11.7% annually, according to the report and a note shared with crypto.news. This rising interest is creating momentum for platforms that align with Islamic financial principles, including the prohibition of riba (interest), gharar (uncertainty), and associations with haram (forbidden) industries. Leading projects include HAQQ Network , MRHB, Sidra Chain, and Goldsand (formerly Inshallah Finance), all of which are building ecosystems around DeFi and digital assets that comply with Islamic law. HAQQ Network stands out as the largest, with $400 million in funding and over 6 million users across its product suite, including Islamic Coin, which allocates 10% of token issuance to charity. MRHB’s four-product DeFi stack includes TijarX and EmplifAI, while Goldsand supports halal staking with $4.5 million in staked assets. New INPUT report: "In 2025, Shariah-Compliant Crypto Products Fall Short of Demand" 2 bln Muslims seek financial services aligned with their values, yet compliant offerings are scarce. – Islamic finance → $12.45B by 2028 (11.7% CAGR) – 85% of Gen Z Muslims want Islamic banking… pic.twitter.com/N9OYBabfqG Sidra Chain, meanwhile, has processed nearly 13 million transactions from over 700,000 users. Despite this progress, the report notes a shortfall in offerings compared to demand — particularly among Gen Z Muslims, 85% of whom are already engaging with Islamic banking products. Experts say the path forward lies in regulatory clarity and standardized Shariah governance. With Islamic finance projected to reach $4 trillion globally, Shariah-compliant crypto may become a vital pillar of the emerging digital economy — if it can scale to meet growing demand.

Standard Chartered projects XRP may surpass Ethereum in market cap by 2028, citing cross-border utility, legal clarity, and institutional interest. Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade could challenge XRP’s momentum, aiming to boost ETH’s efficiency and possibly drive its price to $12,000. Following the price forecast previously discussed in a CNF update , where ETH’s price was flagged as being in potential danger, a recent analysis from Standard Chartered Bank has projected that XRP, the native token of the Ripple network, could overtake Ethereum (ETH) in market capitalization by the end of 2028. This forecast is rooted in XRP’s expanding role in cross-border and cross-currency payments —a sector experiencing significant growth. Geoff Kendrick, the bank’s Head of Digital Asset Research, emphasized that current global trade dynamics present opportunities for digital assets like XRP to thrive. In addition, a tweet by DustyBCCrypto shared: that Standard Chartered says XRP could hit $5.50 by end of 2025 and overtake Ethereum by 2028. The bank sees XRP dominating cross-border payments and surging to $12.50 by 2028. 💥BREAKING STANDARD CHARTERED SAYS XRP COULD HIT $5.50 BY END OF 2025 AND OVERTAKE ETHEREUM BY 2028 THE BANK SEES XRP DOMINATING CROSS BORDER PAYMENTS AND SURGING TO $12.50 BY 2028 pic.twitter.com/Y7ibhivQ1Q — DustyBC Crypto (@TheDustyBC) April 8, 2025 According to Barron’s, after a protracted four-year legal battle, the SEC dropped its appeal against Ripple, effectively concluding the $1.3 billion lawsuit that had accused the company of conducting an unregistered securities offering. This resolution has removed a significant cloud of uncertainty, allowing Ripple to concentrate on expanding its ecosystem and fostering partnerships. The market responded positively to this development, with XRP’s price experiencing a surge—reflecting renewed investor confidence. While XRP’s prospects appear promising, Ethereum continues to innovate and expand its capabilities. The upcoming Pectra upgrade, slated for release in the first quarter of 2025, aims to significantly enhance Ethereum’s scalability and efficiency. Moreover, industry experts, including Dr. Sean Dawson of Derive, project that such advancements could propel ETH’s price to as high as $12,000 within the year. This anticipated growth underscores Ethereum’s resilience and its ongoing efforts to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. Standard Chartered’s projection of XRP potentially surpassing Ethereum by 2028 hinges on several factors, including legal clarity, institutional adoption, and the broader evolution of the cryptocurrency market. While XRP’s recent developments position it favorably, Ethereum’s ongoing upgrades and established presence suggest a dynamic and competitive landscape in the years ahead. At the time of writing, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $1,461.39, reflecting a 6.88% decrease over the past day and 21.81% in the past week, according to CoinMarketCap data. See the ETH price chart below.

Teucrium’s 2X Long Daily XRP ETF made its trading debut on NYSE Arca, pulling in $5 million in volume on launch day alone. The product, which is structured to double XRP’s daily price movement, stood out sharply in a slow-moving market where most ETFs struggle to get attention. This debut didn’t just slide in quietly. Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas said the fund’s volume lands it comfortably in the top 5% of all new ETFs ever launched. That’s no small feat for any product, especially one linked to a digital asset still tangled up in the long shadow of regulatory uncertainty. $XXRP (2x XRP ETF) saw $5mil in volume on Day One, very respectable, esp considering the mkt conditions. That puts it in approx top 5% of new ETF launches, and about 4x what the 2x Solana ETF $SOLT did (altho both 200x less than King IBIT). pic.twitter.com/u3QQq5yuHv — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) April 8, 2025 The timing is far from random. Ripple’s courtroom drama with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is nearing a conclusion, and there’s a growing lineup of traditional finance giants aiming to get in on the XRP action. Institutions are clearly warming up. Compared to its peers, the ETF’s launch was something of a thunderclap. The Solana 2X ETF (SOLT), which hit the market earlier, barely made a splash in comparison. It drew in roughly one-quarter of XRP’s opening volume. That gap points to investors’ rising appetite to bet on XRP’s next big move. However, it wasn’t all roses. Balchunas offered perspective, saying that while XRP’s numbers are strong, “it pales compared to BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust ( IBIT ),” which had a debut volume crossing $1 billion. In other words, XRP is punching above its weight—but still in a different ring than the heavyweights like Bitcoin. Teucrium is charging a 1.85% management fee on the fund. It’s meant for quick trades, not long-term holders, and comes with warnings baked in—namely, XRP’s price swings and usage volatility, which could shake returns. While the Teucrium fund leads the way, for now, the ETF pipeline for XRP is growing thick. Franklin Templeton, managing $1.5 trillion in assets, filed recently for a spot XRP ETF on Cboe. They join a list that includes WisdomTree, Bitwise, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Grayscale. That’s a big wall of Wall Street names trying to get a slice of the action. Grayscale’s proposal goes a step further. They’re looking to convert their XRP Trust into a full-blown ETF via the NYSE. With Ripple dropping its cross-appeal against the SEC, the road looks clearer, though not yet fully paved. Brazil has already moved forward. Hashdex’s XRP ETF was approved by regulators there and now trades on the B3 exchange. The market reacted fast—XRP shot up 6% on that news, a strong sign that investor optimism is reaching beyond U.S. borders.

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