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

Crypto Traders Eye Jackson Hole as Ether, XRP, Solana Drop Sharply in Retreat

SignalPlus head of Insights Augustine Fan noted that markets have already ruled out any chance of an outsized 50-basis-point cut.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 19, 2025

Markets

XRP Rejects $3.09 Resistance, Bears Target $2.96 Demand Zone

A bullish breakout during the 17:00 trading hour on August 18 pushed prices from $2.97 to $3.10, supported by heavy volume of 131 million—double the 24-hour average of 66.8 million.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsAug 19, 2025

Finance

XRP Ledger Used by Nasdaq-Listed Pharma Distributor to Power Payment System for Pharmacies

The distributor is rolling out an XRPL-powered system for 6,500 pharmacies to speed up payments, cut costs and expand blockchain use in healthcare finance.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostAug 16, 2025

Markets

XRP Breaks Key Resistance After Ripple-SEC Win — Is $8 Next?

The most aggressive move came at 13:00 when XRP pierced resistance at $3.27 on 217.4 million volume—nearly triple the 24-hour average—followed by sustained overnight accumulation with volumes above 117 million in consecutive hours.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsAug 14, 2025

Markets

XRP Gains 4% as Ripple-SEC Settlement Spurs Institutional Buying

Ripple Labs and the SEC have dismissed their appeals, ending litigation and boosting institutional inflows, with daily volumes increasing by 208%.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 13, 2025

Markets

U.S. Spot XRP ETFs: Five Possible Reasons Behind BlackRock’s Hesitation to File for One

BlackRock’s absence from the crowded spot XRP ETF race could be a reflection of client demand, regulatory caution and a calculated focus on bitcoin and ether.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostAug 10, 2025

BlackRock sign outside San Francisco office building

Markets

XRP Charts Signal Caution to Bulls as Bitcoin Awaits Breakout and Ether Goes Bonkers

XRP remains below the critical $3.65 level, where a bearish pattern previously emerged, as on-chain data shows potential for profit taking by holders.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostAug 9, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Markets

Ripple-SEC Settlement Rally Cools as XRP Drops 5% on Profit-Taking

XRP surged more than 13% on Friday as the Ripple-SEC case came to a conclusive end.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsAug 9, 2025

Markets

Ether, Dogecoin Rally as XRP Soars 12% in Altcoin-Led Crypto Surge

FxPro chief market analyst Alex Kuptsikevich said the rebound aligns with “growing appetite in the stock markets,” but warned that BTC is “trapped in a narrow range.”

By Shaurya MalwaAug 8, 2025