XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, and the cryptocurrency used by the Ripple payment network. 

It's built for enterprise use on a global scale and helps power cost-efficient cross-border payments.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is championing a breakthrough year marked by record growth, a $500 million strategic investment, and surging XRP momentum, underscoring crypto's rapid ascent as a driving force in global finance.

Ripple Doubles Down on XRP as It Bets Big on Crypto's Future

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Leading cryptocurrencies bounced back on Wednesday as President Donald Trump pledged support to the industry. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:00 p.m.

Bitcoin Recovers Amid Trump's Pro-Crypto Remarks: Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Rise: Analyst Says BTC Risks Falling To $72,000 If It Fails To Do This

XRP is on the brink of a historic milestone as the first U.S. spot XRP ETF could debut next week, igniting massive institutional excitement, signaling accelerating mainstream adoption, and positioning Ripple's ecosystem at the forefront of digital finance.

Countdown Begins: XRP ETF May Hit US Markets Next Week

Bitnomial is redefining U.S.-regulated crypto derivatives by integrating XRP and Ripple USD (RLUSD) as margin collateral, unlocking unprecedented capital efficiency and blockchain-native settlement for traders under full Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight.

XRP and Ripple USD Join Bitnomial's Platform to Broaden Digital Collateral Access

Evernorth Holdings' aggressive expansion to more than 473 million XRP cements a powerful wave of institutional conviction, signaling accelerating adoption, strategic accumulation, and a bold move to redefine regulated digital asset exposure through a publicly traded XRP treasury.

Ripple-Backed Evernorth Tops 473M XRP, Redefining Institutional Crypto Power

Bitcoin is back above $104,000 after sliding below $100,000 for the first time since July. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $104,348.91 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,469.09 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $163.36 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.29 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1682 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.059218 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 347,699 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $1.34 billion.

Bitcoin Rebounds To $104,000, Lifting Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin But It's 'Too Early To Celebrate'

Ripple is partnering with Mastercard, Webbank, and Gemini to test stablecoin settlement using its U.S. dollar–backed RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, marking a step toward merging blockchain efficiency with traditional finance (TradFi).

Mastercard to Leverage Ripple's RLUSD for Next-Gen Fiat Payment Settlement

Crypto platforms are hoping to generate more transaction revenue and add new clients by offering debit and credit cards.

Mastercard, Ripple and Gemini explore settling card transactions using XRPL

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Monad sets mainnet and airdrop for Nov. 24, Ripple raises $500M, Bitcoin's ‘IPO moment,' and more

Ripple, the blockchain firm behind XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), announced a $500 million strategic investment, strengthening its already record year of growth. What Happened: Ripple announced the investment at a $40 billion valuation, backed by top institutional investors including Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.

Ripple Secures $500 Million Strategic Investment, Cements XRP's 'Incredible' 2025 Growth Story

Ripple and partners aim to kickstart RLUSD onboarding and integration planning in the coming months pending regulatory approval.

Ripple Teams With Mastercard, Gemini to Use RLUSD to Settle Credit Card Transactions

Ripple is teaming up with Mastercard (MA), WebBank and crypto exchange Gemini (GEMI) to test using its RLUSD stablecoin to settle fiat credit card transactions over a public blockchain.

Ripple's RLUSD to Power Mastercard Credit Card Settlements on XRP Ledger

Despite Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) breaking key psychological levels, on-chain data shows mixed trader behaviour, with small investors buying dips while whales continue selling. What Happened: According to Santiment data, Bitcoin fell below $100,000 for the first time since June as Ethereum dropped 17% in a week.

'Bear Market' Trends For Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP As Retail Continues To Buy The Dip

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rebounded to $103,000, but a deeper correction could cause further downside for Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). Bitcoin Breakdown Threatens Market Liquidity Bitcoin closed below the major EMA's, confirming that short-term momentum has shifted fully to sellers.

What A $90,000 Bitcoin Dip Would Mean For Ethereum, XRP

Ripple has raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation, as it expands across stablecoins, prime brokerage, and payments.

Ripple raises $500 million at $40 billion valuation in round led by Fortress, Citadel

Ripple announced that it has raised $500 million from affiliates of Wall Street giants like Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group.

Ripple Raises $500 Million at $40 Billion Valuation Following XRP's Historic Surge

Ripple announced a $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation, led by major institutional investors including Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, and Pantera Capital.

Fortress, Citadel, and Galaxy Join $500 Million Ripple Funding Round

Ripple has raised $500 million in a strategic investment valuing it at $40 billion, the crypto firm said on Wednesday, in a funding round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities.

Crypto firm Ripple raises $500 million in latest investment round

Ripple has raised $500 million in a new strategic investment round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, valuing the crypto firm at $40 billion. Other participants included Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard and Marshall Wace.

Ripple Raises $500M at $40B Valuation in Fortress-Led Round

Bitcoin is trading below $102,000 on Wednesday, with the Fear and Greed Index dropping to extreme fear at 20. Over the past 24 hours, crypto markets saw over $1.7 billion in liquidations.

Bitcoin Below $102,000 As 'Extreme Fear' Sentiment Takes Down Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin

XRP's surge into mainstream finance is hitting a new high as a groundbreaking alliance merges blockchain power with climate intelligence, setting the stage for the world's first XRP-backed Weathercoin and reshaping global sustainability investment.

Vivopower Boosts XRP With Climate-Focused Alliance

XRP plunged sharply during Tuesday's session, breaking below key support levels on exceptional volume as bearish momentum strengthened and traders targeted the $2.00 psychological zone.

XRP Slides 6% as Bearish Bitcoin Sentiment Weighs Down Ripple-Linked Token

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Bitcoin slid to just above $100,000 late Monday before a slight rebound to $101,000, as a wave of forced liquidations and renewed macro jitters erased billions in speculative positions across crypto markets.

Bitcoin Bounces Near $100K, ETH, SOL, XRP Drop 6-10% as Bulls See $1.6B Liquidations

Ripple is unleashing a new wave of institutional crypto dominance with its acquisition of Palisade, turbocharging its custody, payment, and liquidity infrastructure to redefine how global enterprises manage digital assets, stablecoins, and real-world tokens.

Ripple Expands Institutional Crypto Power With Strategic Palisade Acquisition

Leading cryptocurrencies sank deeper into misery on Tuesday, while stocks also closed down. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

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