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, the cryptocurrency services and payments company, has recently unveiled a local fund to support Brazil-based projects using XRP Ledger, the XRP asset blockchain. Julia Heitner, Program Manager of the XRPL Grants program, stated that Brazil was the first country where this strategy would be implemented, given the nation's openness to blockchain initiatives.

Ripple Unveils Brazil Fund for Supporting Local XRP Ledger Projects

Bitcoin

Ethereum

05/20 update below. This post was originally published on May 18

Top CEO Bets On A Shock Biden Crypto Flip As Congress Hurtles Toward A ‘Crucial' Vote That Could Blow Up The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP

According to Ripple's Q1 2024 XRP Markets Report, the number of transactions on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) more than doubled.

XRP Ledger Transaction Volume Soars and Transaction Costs Plummet in Q1 2024

The drive towards central bank digital currencies is accelerating, with Ripple emerging as the player in this global effort. This raises a paradox: while supporters of cryptocurrency champion decentralization, Ripple's central role in CBDCs suggests a move towards more centralized control of digital currencies.

Ripple's Anti-Bitcoin Campaign To Promote CBDCs

Bitcoin Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies—including major coins ethereum and XRP XRP —are braced for a game-changing vote in Washington next week (even as a Wall Street bitcoin storm is brewing).

‘This Is A Big Deal'—Congress Suddenly Hurtling Toward A ‘Crucial' Crypto Vote That Could Blow Up The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP

Ripple Labs has filed a motion to seal remedy documents in its ongoing litigation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ripple argues that these documents contain sensitive information, including proprietary business strategies, financial data, and internal communications. Public access to this information could give competitors an unfair advantage and damage Ripple's market position.

Ripple Seeks Court Approval to Seal Sensitive Documents in SEC Lawsuit

Bitcoin Bitcoin has suddenly shot higher, climbing after the latest U.S. inflation data showed price pressure has resumed its downward trend (with some speculating a "enormous" China earthquake could be just around the corner).

‘Still Early'—Sudden $6 Trillion Fed Inflation Flip Predicted To Unleash A Bitcoin Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Boom

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Solana

Paradigm, a prominent over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity network in the crypto industry, unveiled a new block trading feature on Deribit, a leading derivatives exchange.

Paradigm Introduces Block Trading Facility for MATIC, SOL, XRP Options on Deribit

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader believes Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for a big bounce. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 393,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could reclaim the $68,000 level within days.

Crypto Analyst Predicts Sudden Bounce for Bitcoin (BTC), Updates Outlook on XRP

Veteran trader Peter Brandt thinks XRP may plummet in value against Bitcoin (BTC) as the pair approaches all-time lows. Brandt tells his 728,900 followers on the social media platform X that the XRP/BTC pair is in danger of moving below its long-term range low.

Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Says XRP Looks Headed to Zero Against Bitcoin (BTC) – Here's Why

Ripple (XRP) coin price has returned to its previous range after failing to rise above the 50-day SMA.

XRP Stops Decline Above $0.48 And Resumes Its Range

Crypto OTC liquidity network Paradigm on Monday announced a block trading facility for linear options tied to MATIC, SOL and XRP. Trades facilitated by Paradigm will be submitted to Deribit for execution and clearing.

Paradigm Unveils 'Block Trading' Facility for MATIC, SOL, XRP Options

The CEO of Ripple Labs says that the company behind the biggest stablecoin by market cap could be the next target of US government regulators. In an interview with the World Class YouTube channel last week, Ripple Labs head Brad Garlinghouse warned that crypto's next “black swan event” could involve the space's leading stablecoin, USDT.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says US Government Going After Tether – Paolo Ardoino Responds

Infinite Block, a Korean virtual asset service provider, has announced its participation as a validator in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain. This move is expected to bolster the XRPL ecosystem within Korea's unique regulatory environment. Infinite Block aims to provide XRPL and XRP services to corporations while adhering to domestic and international regulatory compliance.

Korea's Infinite Block Joins as XRP Ledger Validator, Bolstering Global Ecosystem

Bitcoin Bitcoin and crypto—including ethereum, XRP XRP and other major coins—have been boosted by a Wall Street earthquake this year (which could be blown out of the water by an "absolutely enormous" China bombshell).

Visa, Mastercard, JPMorgan And Citi Reveal Game-Changing Crypto Plan For ‘Mass Institutional Adoption' After Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Pump

SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd., a Japanese crypto-asset trading platform, has announced the commencement of its operation as a validator node on the XRP Ledger blockchain.

Japanese Crypto Platform SBI VC Trade Begins Validator Node Operations on XRP Ledger

Ripple and XRPL Labs have become founding members of the Derec Alliance, which aims to create an interoperable recovery standard for digital assets. This initiative is expected to simplify the recovery process and encourage widespread adoption by making digital asset management more user-friendly and secure.

Ripple and XRPL Labs Join Alliance to Develop Blockchain Recovery Standards

DeRec Alliance aims to standardize and expedite how digital assets can be recovered in the web3 industry, especially for crypto non-experts.

Ripple and XRL Labs join digital asset recovery protocol DeRec Alliance

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that Ripple Lab's planned new stablecoin qualifies as an “unregistered crypto asset.

Ripple's Planned Stablecoin Is an ‘Unregistered Crypto Asset,' According to SEC

Wall Street's top regulator is urging the fintech company to pay a $2 billion fine.

SEC Wants More Than Just a 'Slap On the Wrist' Against Ripple

The SEC is pushing back against Ripple's claim that it should pay less in fines, according to a recent court filing.

SEC argues $2 billion penalty against Ripple is needed, slams $10 million counterproposal

The coin price of Ripple (XRP) rises on the breakout above the 21-day SMA.

Ripple Coin Breaks Through The Initial Barrier And Targets The High At $0.57

Bitcoin Bitcoin has bounced back following a "perfect storm" this week, helping by a shock BlackRock bombshell that could trigger bitcoin price chaos.

‘The Dollar Will Be Worth Nothing'—Elon Musk Issues Stark Fed Warning As ‘Stealth Money Printing' Grinds Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Higher

Payments firm Ripple has inked a new partnership with the Tokyo-based arm of HashKey Group in an effort to bring XRP Ledger-based supply chain finance solutions to Japan.

Ripple Forms Partnership With Tokyo Unit of $1,200,000,000 Firm To Push for XRPL-Powered Solutions in Japan

05/01 update below. This post was originally published on April 30

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