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

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

question mark

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

Run

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

balloons, rise

Markets

Bitstamp to Launch New Ripple Trading Pairs

Bitstamp is launching new markets for Ripple’s XRP digital asset, offering trading pairs for USD and euros.

By Stan HigginsJan 10, 2017

trading

Markets

Not Just Bitcoin: The Top 7 Cryptocurrencies All Gained in 2016

CoinDesk contributor Frederick Reese gives an overview of trends in the digital currency and digital asset markets during 2016.

By Frederick ReeseDec 31, 2016

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Markets

The Case for Ripple in the Age of Big Bank Blockchains

CoinDesk profiles distributed ledger startup Ripple's recent market strategy for XRP, the digital asset, in the face of new competitors.

By Pete RizzoMar 2, 2016

Ripple, Stefan Thomas

Markets

Ripple: Distributed Ledger Tech Can Save Banks 42% on Payments

A new Ripple Labs report claims banks using XRP as a bridge currency could save up to 42% on costs today.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 23, 2016

ROI, investment

Markets

Japan's SBI Holdings Teams With Ripple to Launch New Company

SBI Holdings, the financial services business division of Japan’s SBI Group, has announced it is creating a new company with Ripple.

By Pete RizzoJan 29, 2016

shanghai

Markets

Jed McCaleb, Ripple Labs Strike Deal to Avoid 9 Billion XRP Sell-Off

Ripple Labs has reached an agreement to prevent co-founder and Stellar creator Jed McCaleb from quickly liquidating his XRP holdings.

By Pete RizzoAug 14, 2014

deal, business
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