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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

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Investor Lawsuit Argues Ripple Still Has to Answer Over Ongoing XRP Sales

Ripple's argument that an XRP holder waited too long to file suit has no precedent, a new legal filing claims.

Ni Nikhilesh De

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. (Christopher Michel/Wikimedia Commons)

Merkado

What’s Next in the Securities Case Against Ripple Over XRP

Ripple has strong defenses against a lawsuit alleging it violated securities laws by selling XRP, but the road ahead is long, legal experts said.

Ni Nikhilesh De

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Merkado

XRP Price Exits Downtrend to Hit Three-Week High

XRP has been on the offensive, having ended a 3.5-month-long downtrend with a move to three-week highs.

Ni Omkar Godbole

xrp, crypto

Merkado

Ripple Invests $750,000 to Bring XRP to Crypto Wallet BRD

Mobile wallet provider BRD plans to add XRP support to its iOS and Android apps.

Ni Nikhilesh De

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Merkado

Binance Adds XRP-Pegged Token to Its Decentralized Exchange

The world's leading crypto exchange by volume announced the addition of XRP-BF2 to its decentralized exchange platform.

Ni William Foxley

binance

Merkado

Ripple's Xpring Launches Crypto, Fiat Payments That Integrate Into Any App

Xpring says its tech uses XRP ledger to make it possible for developers to integrate payments into any application.

Ni Nate DiCamillo

ethan-beard-ripple-xpring

Merkado

Ripple's Xpring Looks to Build XRP DeFi Products With New Acquisition

Nine Logos engineers are joining Xpring to develop DeFi products based on XRP.

Ni Nate DiCamillo

David_Schwartz

Merkado

Ripple Avoids Securities Question in Motion to Dismiss XRP Lawsuit

Ripple avoided arguments over whether XRP is a security in its new motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit.

Ni Nikhilesh De

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Merkado

Crypto Sleuthing Firm Elliptic Raises $23 Million in Fundraise Led by SBI

Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic has raised $23 million in Series B round led by Tokyo-based financial institution (and XRP holder) SBI.

Ni Ian Allison

Elliptic Founder James Smith

Merkado

SBI Holdings Subsidiary Will Pay a Shareholder Dividend in XRP

SBI Holdings, the investment arm of Japanese financial giant SBI Group, will pay out dividends in the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, XRP.

Ni Daniel Kuhn

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