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, 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

Markets

XRP's July Uptrend Threatened as Bitcoin's $120K Price Resistance Holds

XRP breaks the July uptrend line as BTC's MACD hints at a bearish shift in momentum.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 23, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Markets

XRP Hits All-Time High Before Forming Bearish Double Top Pattern, Ether Prints 'Doji'

ETH prints a Doji on the daily chart as XRP teases a double top on intraday charts.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 22, 2025

Markets

Ether's Mayer Multiple Surges; XRP May Be Primed for Huge Gains vs BTC

XRP's rally against BTC has likely just begun.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 21, 2025

Markets

XRP Stays Elevated After ETF-Fueled Rally, But $3.56 Proves Sticky

The move comes amid continued excitement around the newly listed ProShares Ultra XRP ETF and fresh U.S. legislation that clears regulatory hurdles for crypto assets like XRP.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 21, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Slips Below $118K, ETH, XRP Pare Big Gains, but Rally Remains on Firm Ground, Says Coinbase

Expect pullbacks, but there's not yet the type of runaway speculation associated with tops, Coinbase analysts said.

By Krisztian SandorJul 18, 2025

Markets

Is XRP Recharting The 2017 Mega Bull Run?

XRP hit record highs early Friday.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 18, 2025

Markets

Cardano, Dogecoin, XRP Lead Market Rebound as Crypto Bets Surge Post-GENIUS Act Clearing

These assets tend to rally in tandem with ETH during periods of rising market confidence, especially when capital flows into Ethereum Layer 1s and older majors in search of beta.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 18, 2025