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 Bulls Need to Defend Near $2 Support After the Largest Price Drop Since November 2022. Here's Why.

A move below the said support would trigger a major bearish reversal pattern, the price chart shows.

By Omkar GodboleMar 10, 2025

BTC's volatility meltdown continues. (jarmoluk/Pixabay)

Markets

DOGE, ADA, XRP Tank 10% as Market Sentiment Index Flashes 'Extreme Fear', Falls to Nearly 17 Month Low

Traders are now in a wait-and-watch mode as they approach the coming months, mainly eying macroeconomic data and decisions for cues on further positioning.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 10, 2025

Hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil skeletons. (Chris Charles/Unsplash)

Markets

Volatility Shares Files for 3 XRP ETFs

The filings add to a growing list of firms seeking to launch XRP-focused ETFs in the U.S.

By Francisco RodriguesMar 8, 2025

Polymarket odds of XRP ETF approval (Polymarket)

Tech

Ripple Co-founder’s $150M XRP Heist Related to LastPass Hack: ZachXBT

Larsen confirmed the incident in January, where he clarified the hack affected only his personal accounts, not Ripple’s corporate wallets.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 8, 2025

Markets

XRP, ADA, SOL Fall Harder Than BTC as White House Crypto Summit Fails to Wow Traders

Expectations of bigger plans for the largest cryptocurrencies fell short on Friday as the first-ever presidential crypto summit ended with promises of stablecoin legislation and lower regulatory resistance.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 8, 2025

Donald Trump speaking at the White House crypto summit. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Traders Chase Downside Protection, XRP Stands Out, as Trump's Crypto Plan Disappoints

Short-dated puts tied to BTC, ETH, and SOL trade at a premium relative to calls, according to Block Scholes.

By Omkar GodboleMar 7, 2025

Roller blading race (Indira Tjokorda/Unsplash)

Markets

XRP, DOGE, ADA Slump 9% as Trump Douses Bullish Crypto Reserve Hopes

Traders are disappointed the crypto reserve plans won’t add any buying pressure to the market, at least in the near term, with few catalysts to buoy the market.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 7, 2025