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.

Guides

Why William Hinman`s Emails Matter to the XRP Army and the Crypto’s Price

Recently released emails from former SEC director William Hinman have rallied the XRP troops, but the documents are not a smoking gun.

Par David Z. Morris14 juin 2023, 12:49 p.m. UTC−4

Analyses

Ripple Does Not Care Whether XRP Is 'Sufficiently Decentralized'

Common interpretations of the so-called Hinman document dump misunderstand Ripple’s legal strategy.

Par Daniel Kuhn13 juin 2023, 3:52 p.m. UTC−4

Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO, speaks at Davos 2020. (CoinDesk)

Juridique

Hinman Emails Reveal 2018 Speech on Ether Drew Input From Multiple SEC Officials

A number of SEC officials deliberated about how clear the famous speech actually was about ETH’s status.

Par Nikhilesh De13 juin 2023, 9:42 a.m. UTC−4

Marchés

XRP Prices Jump as Hinman Speech Released in Ripple Labs Filing

Hinman suggested in his 2018 speech that bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) were not securities, in his view.

Par Shaurya Malwa13 juin 2023, 8:08 a.m. UTC−4

Vidéos

Ripple President Addresses SEC Lawsuit, Metaco Acquisition

Ripple President Monica Long joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments in the blockchain company's ongoing legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Plus, insights on Ripple's acquisition of Swiss-based crypto custody provider Metaco.

23 mai 2023, 4:27 p.m. UTC−4

Marchés

XRP Bucks Bitcoin-Led Slide in Majors as SEC Case Tilts in Ripple’s Favor

Ripple has historically maintained a distance from XRP, the token that powers some of its products and the XRP Ledger network.

Par Shaurya Malwa19 mai 2023, 4:35 a.m. UTC−4

Frax Ether promises above-average ether staking yields. (ClaudiaWollesen/Pixabay)

Vidéos

XRP Jumps as U.S. Judge Denies SEC Motion

XRP token is on the rise after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cannot seal documents tied to former official William Hinman's 2018 speech on crypto and securities to Ripple in the ongoing lawsuit. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

17 mai 2023, 10:58 a.m. UTC−4

Vidéos

New Order Deals Blow to SEC in Longstanding Procedural Fight Against Ripple

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cannot seal documents tied to former official William Hinman's 2018 speech on crypto and securities to Ripple in the regulator's ongoing lawsuit against the company closely associated with the XRP cryptocurrency. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments surrounding the world of crypto regulation.

17 mai 2023, 10:57 a.m. UTC−4

Juridique

Ripple's Tussle With SEC to Cost the Firm $200M, CEO Garlinghouse Says: Report

The U.S. puts politics ahead of policy, Brad Garlinghouse has said at the 2023 Dubai Fintech Summit.

Par Sandali Handagama8 mai 2023, 8:08 a.m. UTC−4

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Vidéos

New Report Sheds Light on Korean Crypto Market Trends

A new report from Matrixport reveals there is a dominance of altcoins in South Korea currently. Matrixport's Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen breaks down which of these tokens are translating into success outside of Korea, citing Ripple's XRP and Aptos Labs' APT token.

2 mai 2023, 11:18 a.m. UTC−4