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.

XRP News

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

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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

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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

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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

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Markets

ETH, SOL, XRP extend losses as AI scare trade unsettles risk markets

Analysts warn that bitcoin's prolonged failure to break above its current range is tilting the technical outlook toward the bears.

By Shaurya MalwaFeb 24, 2026

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Finance

Japan's SBI to issue 10 billion yen onchain bond with XRP rewards for retail investors

The SBI START Bonds offer a fixed interest rate, blockchain settlement, and XRP rewards for eligible investors registered on the firm’s exchange.

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostFeb 21, 2026

Trading screen with price monitors and charts (Yashowardhan Singh/Unsplash)

Policy

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '80% chance' of passing by April

The bill would clarify which digital assets fall under securities law versus Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight.

By Shaurya MalwaFeb 20, 2026

Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Labs (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

XRP outruns bitcoin, ether after investors piled into the recent crash

XRP is outperforming bitcoin and ether following signs of dip buying during recent crash.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 15, 2026

Hands rest on the keyboard of a laptop showing trading graphs, data. (Kanchanara / Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

XRP DeFi opens to institutions as Hex Trust adds custodial FXRP access

Custodian Hex Trust will let clients mint and redeem FXRP and stake FLR through its platform, giving institutions a way to put XRP to work.

By Shaurya MalwaFeb 5, 2026

XRP symbol on top of dollar bills. (Unsplash/CoinDesk)

Markets

XRP crashes to its lowest since Trump's election win, could slide further to $1.00

XRP has fallen to $1.44, its lowest level since November 2024, as bitcoin’s decline fuels broader risk aversion in the crypto market.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 5, 2026

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