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 Volatility Spikes With $105M in Longs Liquidated Amid ETF Jitters

Regulatory overhang, leveraged unwind, and profit-taking collide even as corporate adoption cases grow.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsJul 25, 2025

Markets

Retail XRP Holders Could Soon Earn 20% Yield on Their Tokens

The platform routes XRP deposits into smart contract vaults that automatically deploy capital across vetted DeFi strategies, all while maintaining user-controlled access and withdrawals.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 24, 2025

Markets

XRP Price Crashes 10%; Focus on Bitcoin-Yen's 'Descending Triangle' as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise

Traders are ramping up expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026, which supports the bull case in BTC; however, the bond yield differential suggests JPY strength ahead.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 24, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Markets

BTC, XRP, SOL, ETH Witness 'Long Squeeze' as Futures Open Interest Slides With Prices

Thursday's drop in major tokens is likely led by the unwinding of leveraged bullish positions rather than new bearish plays.

By Omkar GodboleJul 24, 2025

A wallet containting banknotes being squeezed by a vice. (stevepb/Pixabay)

Markets

'Wall Streetization' of Bitcoin: BTC Volatility Index and the S&P 500 VIX Boast Record 90-Day Correlation

The correlation between BTC's implied volatility indices and the S&P 500 VIX recently hit a record 0.88.

By Omkar GodboleJul 24, 2025

BTC and S&P 500's volatility indices see record correlation. (PIRO4D/Pixabay)

Finance

XRP Ledger Tapped for Tokenizing $130M Agribusiness Credit as Brazil's RWA Push Accelerates

The CRA, a key instrument used to bundle future cash flows from Brazil’s agricultural sector was recorded on-chain using the XRPL and its Ethereum-compatible EVM sidechain.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 24, 2025

Markets

Ether, XRP Traders Book Bigger Losses Than Bitcoin as Crypto Bulls See $630M in Liquidations

Large long liquidations often signal panic bottoms, while short liquidations may precede a squeeze.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 24, 2025

Markets

XRP Pulls Back After Technical Surge; Pattern Still Points to $6 Target

Six-year breakout holds, but late-session sell pressure tests key levels as ETF momentum and U.S. crypto legislation continue to drive long-term narrative.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsJul 23, 2025

Markets

Dogecoin, Cardano, XRP See Profit-Taking, BNB Crosses $800 as Economists See Lower Chances of July Rate Cut

The U.S. Federal Reserve remains under intense political pressure ahead of its July 30 meeting, with President Trump and some of his appointees openly calling for rate cuts despite sticky inflation.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 23, 2025