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

SBI Files for Bitcoin–XRP ETF in Japan, Pushing Dual Crypto Exposure Into Regulated Markets

The ‘Crypto-Assets ETF’ is structured to track the performance of both assets simultaneously, providing a single-entry point for investors seeking crypto exposure.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 6, 2025

Finance

Ripple’s Partnership With BDACS Pays Off as XRP Support Goes Live at Korean Crypto Custodian

BDACS launches XRP custody for institutions in Korea, deepening Ripple partnership and boosting regulatory alignment for XRP’s global institutional use.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostAug 6, 2025

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Markets

XRP Analysis: $3 Becomes Make-or-Break Level for the Ripple Linked Token

Price action remained volatile between $2.83 and $3.11, with short-term upside stalling at resistance levels while volumes surged past 110 million XRP — including a $33 million one-minute transaction that spooked order books.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsAug 5, 2025

Markets

Retail XRP Holders Will Soon Be Able to Tap DeFi on Flare, No Seed Phrase Needed

XRP holders will soon be able to wrap the token into FXRP via Flare’s FAssets protocol and deploy it across staking and liquidity products.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 5, 2025

Markets

BTC Risks Deeper Slide to $100K, XRP Challenges Corrective Trend

Bitcoin’s multi-month rally appears to have hit a significant wall, with a confluence of bearish signals emerging across both weekly and daily charts.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostAug 4, 2025