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 Breaches 'Ichimoku Cloud' to Flash Bullish Signal While Altcoins Lag: Technical Analysis

Major altcoins have yet to achieve similar breakouts.

By Omkar GodboleApr 23, 2025

Clouds photographed from above. (wal_172619/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin Pops Above $88K Amid Yen Strength; ETH, ADA, XRP See Declines

Analysts suggest bitcoin's recent price action could signal a break in the downtrend, with potential for further gains.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 22, 2025

Markets

BNB, SOL, XRP Spike Higher as Bitcoin 'Digital Gold' Narrative Makes a Comeback

Some traders are revisiting the cryptocurrency as a potential safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainty.

By Shaurya Malwa, AI BoostApr 21, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Pushes Past $87K, Dollar Crashes as Trump Looks to Terminate Fed’s Powell

Perceived threat to Fed's independence saw traders sell dollar, pushing BTC and gold higher.

By Omkar GodboleApr 21, 2025

BTC breaks out $87K. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

Markets

XRP Price Coiled for a Significant Move as Key Volatility Indicator Mirrors 2024 Patterns

A standard deviation-based indicator points to renewed volatility explosion in XRP and BTC.

By Omkar GodboleApr 20, 2025

BTC holds key support as oil erases early gains. (geralt/Pixabay)

Finance

HashKey Capital to Debut Asian XRP Tracker Fund With Ripple as Anchor Investor

The fund aims to simplify institutional access to XRP for cross-border payments, crypto investing in Asia.

By Francisco RodriguesApr 18, 2025

Price and depth chart on laptop (Austin Distel/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

XRP Downside Fears Persist Despite ETF Optimism, Options Data Show

XRP's recent price movement suggests a possible re-test of lows around $1.6, despite its strong order book depth.

By Omkar GodboleApr 17, 2025

Markets

Cardano’s ADA Leads Majors Slide Amid Bitcoin Profit-Taking; ProShares Amends XRP ETF

A slump in majors came as Chinese stocks in Hong Kong extended their losses to as much as 2.9% after Wednesday’s open despite the Chinese economy growing 5.4% in the first quarter.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 16, 2025