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

Bitcoin just surged past $75,000. Derivatives seem to be driving the rally.

Bitcoin's move, led by unwinding of shorts, has lifted the broader crypto market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index up 5%.

By Omkar GodboleMar 17, 2026

Markets

A huge gap between network use and token value is the most important thing happening in XRP right now

Daily payments on XRPL surged to 2.7 million, AMM pools exploded to 27,000, and tokenized asset value jumped 35% in 30 days. XRP is down 26% this year.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 13, 2026

Markets

Solana, XRP ETFs take different paths as crypto investors pile in

Solana funds are seeing more institutional demand, while the XRP products are retail investor favorites, according to a Bloomberg report.

By Helene BraunMar 10, 2026

Markets

XRP slips as traders watch $1.35 support

Traders are watching whether the $1.35 support zone holds after high-volume selling earlier in the session.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 8, 2026

Markets

Ripple expands payments platform into end-to-end stablecoin infrastructure as processed volume tops $100 billion

The company added managed custody, virtual account collections, and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement capabilities, positioning itself as a single provider for enterprise digital asset payments across 60 markets.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 4, 2026

Tech

Flare and Xaman unlock one-click DeFi access for over 2 billion XRP sitting idle in wallets

The integration lets XRP holders deposit into yield-generating vaults through a single transaction without leaving their existing wallet or bridging assets manually.

By Shaurya MalwaFeb 26, 2026