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

Ripple's Distributed Ledger Network Passes 50-Validator Milestone

Swift competitor Ripple has grown its network to include nearly 60 validator nodes for ensuring the accuracy of the network.

By Michael del CastilloJul 17, 2017

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Markets

Ripple's XRP: Giving the Third-Largest Cryptocurrency a Second Look

Amidst a broader uptick in interest in crypto assets, is XRP worth a look? A long-time bitcoin investor shares his view.

By P4manJul 9, 2017

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Markets

Bitcoin Price Hits 10-Day Low As Crypto Markets Tumble

Bitcoin prices continued to edge lower Wednesday after setting a new all-time high. Other cryptocurrencies saw a similar shift into the red.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 14, 2017

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Markets

A Counterargument to the Value Proposition of Ripple's XRP Token

With the price of Ripple's XRP rising, Factom's Piotr Piasecki offers a valuation based on the underlying protocol and the token's desired utility.

By Piotr PiaseckiJun 4, 2017

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Markets

Ripple's XRP Token Sets New All-Time Price High

Ripple's native cryptocurrency XRP extended gains today, rising to fresh all-time highs amid what has been a torrid period of price growth.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMay 16, 2017

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Markets

Ripple Pledges to Lock Up $14 Billion in XRP Cryptocurrency

Reacting to concerns that Ripple might flood the market with billions in XRP, the company will voluntarily put the funds behind clock and key.

By Michael del CastilloMay 16, 2017

lock, key

Markets

Use or Speculation: What's Driving Ripple's Price to All-Time Highs?

Is XRP's recent price rally the result of Ripple's recent progress or 'pump and dump' traders? Ripple's CEO weighs in.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIApr 6, 2017

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Markets

Ripple Prices Rise to Hit 2-Year High

The price of XRP, the cryptocurrency underlying the Ripple network, hit a two-year high earlier today.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 31, 2017

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Markets

Follow the Leader: Analyzing Cryptocurrency Price Correlations

Is there a correlation between the price movements of bitcoin and other digital currencies? CoinDesk dives into these relationships.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 25, 2017

boats, follow

Markets

Ripple Prices Surge to 4-Month High

The price of Ripple's XRP token surged to a more-than four-month high overnight, sparking trader notice.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 23, 2017

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