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

First XRP ETF in the U.S. to Go Live on Tuesday With Launch of Teucrium’s Leveraged Fund

Teucrium’s leveraged ETF arrives amid a flurry of applications for spot XRP ETFs still under SEC review.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 8, 2025

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XRP, ADA, DOGE Tokens Drop Below Critical Price Supports Amid 'Economic Nuclear War'

Macroeconomic uncertainty, including a global tariff war, is impacting markets, with bitcoin trading under $79,000 and major tokens down 14%.

By Shaurya Malwa, AI BoostApr 7, 2025

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China Announces 34% Tariff on All U.S. Goods. Bitcoin Falls Back to $83K

China announced retaliatory tariffs on all goods, worsening risk sentiment during European hours.

By Omkar GodboleApr 4, 2025

Markets

Coinbase Institutional Is Close to Offering XRP Futures

The exchange submitted a filing to the CFTC to list XRP futures.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 4, 2025

Markets

BTC, ETH, XRP Set for a Near-Term Bounce as Attention Turns to Rate Cuts

Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 — 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 4, 2025

Markets

XRP Nears Topping Pattern That Could Lead to a Downtrend, Establishing $1.07 as Support: Technical Analysis

A breakdown of the topping pattern could potentially halve prices to $1.07.

By Omkar GodboleApr 3, 2025

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Markets

XRP Eyes Breakout as Symmetrical Triangle Pattern Hints at $6 Target, Analyst Says

XRP has been consolidating within the pattern shown below, characterized by two converging trend lines that suggest a buildup of momentum.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 2, 2025

Markets

Like DOGE, XRP Going Vertical Is a Good Indicator of Market Froth, Bitcoin Peaks

Since 2017, XRP has tended to surge in late stages of the bitcoin bull run, marking a point where BTC ultimately peaked.

By Omkar GodboleMar 27, 2025

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Markets

Dogecoin Gains, XRP Slumps as Trump Warns of 'Far Larger' Tariffs

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose larger tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they attempt to harm the U.S. economy, potentially causing instability in the crypto market.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 27, 2025