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

BTC at $100K Back on Table as Volatility Shatters Uptrend, Ether Bulls Grow Bolder

BTC's volatility meltdown offers bullish cues to the spot price.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostDec 4, 2025

Markets

XRP Clears Resistance Channel With Traders Eyeing $2.33-$2.40 Zone

Maintaining support above $2.204 is crucial for continued upward movement, while a break above $2.22 could lead to further gains.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 4, 2025

Tech

Firelight Introduces XRP Staking for DeFi Insurance Layer Against Exploits

The new protocol, developed by Sentora and Flare Network, aims to combine XRP yield opportunity with offering protection against DeFi hacks.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostDec 3, 2025

Markets

Spot XRP ETFs Outpace Market With 12-Day Inflow Streak Nearing $1B Mark

The sustained accumulation of capital by spot XRP ETFs is establishing XRP as the fastest-growing major crypto-asset vehicle.

By Olivier AcunaDec 3, 2025

Markets

Ether 'Bear Trap' Confirmed as Bitcoin Probes $93K, XRP Eyes $2.30 Hurdle

Ether looks north after a confirmed bear trap.

By Omkar GodboleDec 3, 2025

Markets

XRP, Bitcoin on the Edge; Will Santa Abandon Nasdaq?

XRP and BTC trade close to make-or-break levels while Nasdaq's November price action raises pullback risks.

By Omkar GodboleDec 2, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Slide as December Begins With 'Yearn Incident'

Major cryptocurrencies traded lower in early Asia as DeFi platform Yearn noted at "incident" in its yETH pool.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostDec 1, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Rebounds Past $91K as XRP ETFs Continue to Grab Attention

Total XRP ETF assets crossed $628 million, absorbing nearly 80 million tokens in 24 hours, making for a stronger initial response than Solana’s ETF debut earlier this year.

By Shaurya MalwaNov 27, 2025