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

Why Coinbase Won't Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon

Adding new cryptocurrencies is a "top priority" for Coinbase, and it's becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.

By Leigh CuenMar 26, 2018

Markets

Ripple's XRP Might Be the Next Big Crypto Futures Market

A little-known British crypto company has already turned XRP futures into a budding business worth over $30 million a month.

By Michael del CastilloMar 20, 2018

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How XRP's Tech Differs from Other Crypto Assets

What is XRP? How is it different from bitcoin? CoinDesk looks at the tech behind the crypto market's third-largest asset.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMar 11, 2018

Markets

Twitter Pledges Action on Crypto Scams After Account Bans

It's unclear how Twitter identifies which accounts to penalize for propagating cryptocurrency scams.

By Leigh CuenMar 6, 2018

Markets

XRP Outlook Sours as Coinbase Quashes Listing Rumor

The rumor-driven rally in Ripple's XRP rapidly dissolved after Coinbase said it does not intend to list the cryptocurrency on its platfroms.

By Omkar GodboleMar 6, 2018

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'No Decision' on New Assets, Coinbase Says Amid Ripple Rumors

Coinbase announced Monday that it was not adding any new assets to either its GDAX or Coinbase exchange platforms.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 5, 2018

Markets

How XRP Fits Into Ripple's Payments Products Explained

While interest in XRP continues, confusion remains about how the cryptocurrency interacts with Ripple's products. CoinDesk explains.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMar 4, 2018

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Payment Provider Fleetcor to Pilot Ripple's XRP Cryptocurrency

Workforce payment services provider Fleetcor has announced a pilot using xRapid, a product powered by Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 1, 2018

Markets

Ripple Papers Pledge New Start for $40 Billion XRP

Ripple, the startup behind the world's third-largest cryptocurrency, has released two white papers that it hopes will move the technology forward.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 21, 2018

Markets

UAE Remittance Firm Partners With DLT Startup Ripple

A remittance firm based in Abu Dhabi has inked a new partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 12, 2018

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