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

Ether Falls to $4K, BTC, XRP Slide as U.S. Government Shutdown Risks Mount

The White House is preparing for potential job cuts, as Congress must pass a funding measure to prevent the government from running out of money by the end of September.

By Omkar GodboleSep 25, 2025

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum Developers Target December for Fusaka Hard Fork

Also: Plasma to Launch Mainnet This Week, New Liquid Staking Token for XRP Holders, and ICP Bets Big on AI Tech Stack.

By Margaux NijkerkSep 24, 2025

Tech

XRP Holders Offered Onchain Yields Upto 8% Through mXRP

The introduction highlights a push to tie the XRP ledger into cross-chain liquidity flows, with returns projected at 6%–8% dependent on strategy performance.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 22, 2025

Markets

Ether, Dogecoin Lead $1.5B Liquidation Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $112K

More than 400,000 traders saw positions wiped out as leveraged longs in ether, dogecoin, XRP and other majors fueled the largest crypto liquidation event in months.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 22, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Could Crash to $107K, XRP MACD Bearish Ahead of Fed Speak & PCE Inflation

Impending Federal Reserve speeches and the upcoming PCE report could add to market volatility.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 22, 2025

Markets

XRP and DOGE ETFs Smash Records With $54.7M Combined Day-One Volume

The impressive first day debut highlights growing investor appetite for alternative investment vehicles tied to altcoins.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 19, 2025

XRP millionaire wallets rise. (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

ETFs Offering Exposure to XRP, DOGE Debut in U.S.

Products tracking the two tokens offered by Rex Shares and Osprey Funds listed on the Cboe exchange under the tickers DOJE and XRPR

By Jamie CrawleySep 18, 2025

Markets

BTC, XRP, SOL, DOGE Resume Slow Grind Higher After Fed, Dollar Index Is Resilient Too

Dovish Fed favors new all-time highs in major tokens, but the dollar resilience may prove costly.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 18, 2025

Major tokens look to have resumed the slow grind higher. (NEOM/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk))

Markets

First U.S. XRP ETF Launches Sept. 18, CME to List Options on XRP Futures Oct. 13

XRP is set for new products, with REX-Osprey launching the first U.S. ETF offering spot exposure Sept. 18 and CME Group adding options on XRP futures Oct. 13.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 17, 2025

Markets

XRP Forms Tight $3.00–$3.07 Range as Triangle Pattern Nears Resolution

Traders are closely monitoring XRP's ability to maintain levels above $3.05 and the potential impact of rising exchange reserves on distribution pressure.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 12, 2025