XRP News

XRP is a digital asset created by Ripple Labs in 2012, designed to facilitate fast, low-cost cross-border payments and serve as a bridge currency between traditional fiat currencies. Unlike Bitcoin's proof-of-work consensus, XRP operates on the XRP Ledger, a decentralized blockchain that uses a unique consensus protocol to validate transactions in seconds rather than minutes.

The XRP ecosystem centers around financial institutions, payment providers, and banks seeking to modernize their cross-border payment infrastructure. Ripple's On-Demand Liquidity service leverages XRP to eliminate the need for pre-funded nostro accounts, while independent developers continue building applications on the XRP Ledger's native decentralized exchange and smart contract capabilities.

At CoinDesk, we provide comprehensive coverage of XRP news, from regulatory developments and institutional adoption to technological upgrades and market analysis. Our reporters track the ongoing legal proceedings between Ripple and the SEC, partnerships with global financial institutions, and the broader implications for cryptocurrency regulation.

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Markets

XRP Ledger Upgrade Lays Groundwork for Lending, Tokenization Expansion

One of the amendments in the new release corrects an accounting error affecting Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs) held in escrow.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 12, 2025

XRP symbol on top of dollar bills. (Unsplash/CoinDesk)

Markets

XRP Lands on Solana, Ethereum and Others, in Boost for Ripple Ecosystem

Wrapped XRP will be tradable on Solana, Ethereum and other chains, allowing exposure across DeFi applications without unregulated third-party bridges.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsDec 12, 2025

Markets

Fifth XRP Spot ETF on the Way After CBOE Approval of 21Shares Application

Once live, the ETF will track the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate (New York Variant), giving investors exposure to XRP via a regulated fund structure without handling the asset directly.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 11, 2025

Markets

Wall Street Saw Ripple as 90% XRP — Offered $500M, but With Safety Net: Bloomberg

Multiple investors concluded that at least 90% of Ripple’s net asset value was tied to XRP, the closely-linked token that maintains distance from the company legally.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 8, 2025

Markets

U.S. Spot XRP ETFs Hit 15-Day Inflow Streak, Near $1B Milestone

U.S. spot XRP ETFs approaching $1 billion are the most significant altcoin launch yet, validating a regulatory blueprint for all utility tokens and signaling Wall Street's post-lawsuit conviction.

By Olivier AcunaDec 8, 2025

Markets

ETH, ADA, XRP Lead Gains as Bitcoin Edges Higher on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Asian equities opened the week slightly higher ahead of a heavy run of central bank decisions, including a Federal Reserve meeting where markets have largely priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 8, 2025