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.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Markets

XRP slides 19% from January highs, pushing sentiment to 'extreme fear'

Social data show smaller traders have largely stepped aside, a setup that can later fuel sharp rebounds if prices stabilize and buying resumes.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 22, 2026

Markets

Binance to add Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum, XRP Ledger support is coming

The dollar-backed stablecoin be available starting Thursday on Ethereum, with support for the XRP Ledger expected soon.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 21, 2026

Markets

XRP pattern echoes February 2022, putting recent buyers under pressure

XRP’s holder mix is starting to look like early 2022, with fresh demand coming in below the cost basis of longer-term wallets, Glassnode said.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 21, 2026

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

Markets

Polymarket trader nets $233,000 from XRP markets in a daring weekend move, outsmarting bots

A trader exploited thin weekend liquidity and automated market-making bots on Polymarket to lock in a $233,000 profit, sparking debate over whether the strategy crossed the line into market manipulation.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJan 19, 2026

Markets

XRP hit by liquidation cascade as price slips below $2

Traders are watching $1.93 as near-term support and $2.05 as the critical resistance that must be reclaimed.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 19, 2026

Markets

Traders sell ether, solana and XRP rallies; monero tops $640

Analysts suggest macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing prices could support crypto markets in the medium term, with bitcoin potentially reaching $120,000 if sentiment improves.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 13, 2026

Markets

XRP ETFs see $40M of outflows after eight-week run of inflows

The outflow was primarily due to a $47.25 million redemption from 21Shares’ TOXR, while other funds remained stable or positive.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 8, 2026

Markets

Ripple again rules out IPO, saying balance sheet gives it room to stay private

The company raised $500 million in November 2025 at a valuation of $40 billion from investors such as Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 7, 2026