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.

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Coinbase to Suspend XRP Trading Following SEC Suit Against Ripple

Coinbase said it will suspend trading of XRP, the cryptocurrency at the heart of an SEC lawsuit against Ripple Labs.

작성자 Nikhilesh De, Zack Seward, Lawrence Lewitinn2020년 12월 28일

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

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OKCoin to Suspend XRP Trading and Deposits on Jan. 4

OKCoin became the latest exchange to suspend XRP trading and deposits as of early next year.

작성자 David Pan2020년 12월 28일

A montage of Ripple-related brands (Ripple)

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Crypto Long & Short: The Christmas Poem Edition

Looking back on the year in bitcoin and crypto, with rhymes.

작성자 Noelle Acheson2020년 12월 27일

Holiday Season Begins Across New York City Area

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B2C2 Becomes Latest Crypto Market-Maker to Stop XRP Trading: Report

Non-U.S. clients can still trade the token but need to pre-fund all short trades, the report said.

작성자 Kevin Reynolds2020년 12월 26일

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Bitstamp to Halt XRP Trading, Deposits in US Due to SEC Lawsuit

Bitstamp is the first major U.S.-based crypto exchange to respond to the SEC lawsuit against Ripple.

작성자 Kevin Reynolds2020년 12월 25일

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stays in Tight Range but Gains Dominance as XRP Crumbles

With XRP’s sell-off, bitcoin’s dominance increases. However, the derivatives market hints at more volatility ahead for the world's leading cryptocurrency.

작성자 Lawrence Lewitinn2020년 12월 24일

Bitcoin will not be calling "checkmate" anytime soon.

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Coinbase, Other Big Exchanges 'Between Rock and a Hard Place' on Delisting XRP

The question of whether or not to delist XRP isn’t a black-and-white one for crypto exchanges.

작성자 Nikhilesh De2020년 12월 24일

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Bitwise Liquidates XRP Position in Crypto Index Fund Following SEC Suit Against Ripple

Crypto money manager Bitwise has liquidated $9.3 million worth of XRP in its crypto index fund.

작성자 Nate DiCamillo2020년 12월 23일

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan

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First Mover: XRP Plunges 20% as Traders Assess SEC's Ripple Suit

The SEC's suit against Ripple has triggered a steep sell-off in price for the payments token XRP. Meanwhile, prices for Chainlink's token have increased sevenfold this year, most among CoinDesk 20.

작성자 Bradley Keoun2020년 12월 23일