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

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Back Above $33K While Ether Up 65% in 2021

There appears to be strong support around $30,000, according to traders.

By Daniel CawreyJan 22, 2021

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Policy

Japan Rallies Behind XRP as Ripple Faces US Litigation

Unlike the U.S., Japan considers XRP to be a cryptocurrency, not a security.

By Sandali HandagamaJan 21, 2021

Japanese XRP investors aren't letting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suit against Ripple dim their outlook on the cryptocurrency.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hangs at $36.4K While Ether Flies to Over $1.4K

The price of bitcoin has traded in a tight range Tuesday.

By Daniel CawreyJan 19, 2021

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Kraken to Halt XRP Trading for US Residents

Clients residing outside the U.S. will not be affected.

By Kevin ReynoldsJan 15, 2021

Brad Garlinghouse Ripple

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $40K Again While Ether Volume Is Erupting This Year

Bitcoin’s price is on a rising trend for the first time this week.

By Daniel CawreyJan 14, 2021

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Japan's FSA Says XRP Not a Security: Report

The regulator's stance contrasts with that of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Danny NelsonJan 13, 2021

FSA

Markets

Grayscale Investments Begins Dissolution of XRP Trust Citing Ripple SEC Suit

Cash proceeds from the Trust’s liquidated XRP will be distributed to Trust shareholders, Grayscale said.

By Kevin ReynoldsJan 13, 2021

XRP

Markets

First Mover: Cryptocurrency Euphoria Hits Breaking Point as Miners Lose Nerve

Crypto euphoria gets a reality check as bitcoin and ether tumble, though XRP is still trading well as SEC-inflicted damage proves limited.

By Muyao Shen, Omkar Godbole, Bradley KeounJan 11, 2021

Cryptocurrency markets have suddenly deflated after the euphoria of the year's first week.

Markets

Asia’s Retail FOMO Could Be Behind XRP’s Rally Despite SEC’s Lawsuit

Data and traders reveal the source of XRP's recent price rally could be Asia.

By Muyao ShenJan 8, 2021

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

Policy

Ripple 'Tried' to Settle With SEC Ahead of XRP Suit, CEO Says

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says his firm tried to settle with the SEC before the regulator sued on unregistered securities sale allegations.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 7, 2021

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
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