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

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

Markets

XRP Tests Crucial $2.20 Pivot After $164M ETF Debut Fails to Offset Liquidations

Traders should watch for ETF inflows and whale distributions to determine if the $2.20 support will hold.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsNov 26, 2025

Markets

Franklin Templeton Joins XRP ETF Race, Calling It ‘Foundational’ to Global Finance

With XRPZ debuting on NYSE Arca, Franklin becomes the latest financial heavyweight betting on crypto’s future in global payments.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostNov 24, 2025

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson and CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Markets

XRP Slides to $2.08 as Grayscale’s GXRP ETF Debut Fails to Ignite Market

Traders should watch for potential breakdowns below $2.03, which could lead to further declines toward $1.91.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsNov 24, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Rebounds From 'Extreme Oversold' Levels; XRP Jumps 7%, ZEC Surges 14%

Bitcoin and major altcoins bounced Sunday after an oversold RSI reading and more than $200M in liquidations signaled seller exhaustion amid thin weekend liquidity.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostNov 23, 2025