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.

Escalating demand for an XRP ETF is sharpening focus on 21shares as it awaits key SEC action that could set the stage for another major entrant in the fast-moving regulated crypto market.

21shares Nears XRP ETF Breakpoint With SEC Decision Hanging Tight

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Leading cryptocurrencies lifted alongside stocks on Wednesday, as soft private jobs data strengthened investor hopes that the Federal Reserve would slash interest rates next week.

Bitcoin Gains As Weak Jobs Data Bolsters Fed Rate Cut Hopes; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Spike: Analyst Predicts BTC Testing $100,000 This Month

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Franklin Templeton expanded its crypto ETF beyond bitcoin and ether by adding XRP and solana alongside other major tokens, signaling a shift toward broader market exposure and rising demand for assets tied to real-world utility and diversified blockchain use cases. Franklin Crypto Index ETF Expands Asset Mix Franklin Templeton announced on Dec.

Franklin Breaks Past BTC and ETH Walls With XRP and SOL Driving ETF Expansion

Bitcoin is holding above $92,000 as renewed institutional support lifts market sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $92,766.89 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,122.86 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $141.41 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.17 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1508 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.059039 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 106,270 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $338.43 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Gains As Fed Rate Cut Odds Surge

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) surged 5% on Wednesday, while XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) stayed locked inside a tightening range that traders say is setting up for a binary move. Ethereum Extends Recovery After Reclaiming Key Levels ETH Price Action (Source: TradingView) Ethereum trades near $3,110 after a strong rebound from the recent lows around $2,620.

Why Did XRP Go Sideways While Ethereum Surged 5% Today?

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

The Daily: UK passes crypto property law, Firelight launches XRP staking protocol on Flare, Trump brothers' American Bitcoin plunges, plus more

The new protocol, developed by Sentora and Flare Network, aims to combine XRP yield opportunity with offering protection against DeFi hacks.

Firelight Introduces XRP Staking for DeFi Insurance Layer Against Exploits

The Firelight Protocol is a new initiative designed to bring native staking rewards to XRP by using it as a source of onchain security for decentralized finance.

Firelight Protocol Introduces Staking Rewards for XRP Holders

This is Phase 1 of the rollout, so staking rewards aren't live yet; they are expected to begin in Phase 2, early next year.

Firelight launches XRP staking protocol on Flare, with stXRP planned to earn rewards through DeFi insurance

The sustained accumulation of capital by spot XRP ETFs is establishing XRP as the fastest-growing major crypto-asset vehicle.

Spot XRP ETFs Outpace Market With 12-Day Inflow Streak Nearing $1B Mark

Bitcoin has bounced back to $93,000 on Wednesday as liquidations hit $480.68 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $58.5 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $9.9 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin To $93,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Continue Relief Rally

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The recovery followed a washout in derivatives markets, where roughly $457 million in short positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours.

SOL, ADA, XRP Zoom 12% as Bitcoin Bounces Above $93K. But Will The Rally Last?

XRP Ledger network activity surged to multi-year highs, with 40,000 account set operations

XRP Surges 8% as Ascending Triangle and Bullish RSI Cross Trigger Fresh Rally

Bitcoin BTC$93,156.50 has bounced strongly from the $80,000-$83,000 support zone, probing the Friday swing high at $93,100. A breakout here would expose the trendline drawn from Oct. 8 record highs, which remains an important near-term resistance.

Ether 'Bear Trap' Confirmed as Bitcoin Probes Friday High, XRP Eyes $2.30 Hurdle

Openeden's latest investment round signals accelerating demand for regulated tokenized assets as the company pushes deeper into on-chain financial products and expands its infrastructure for fast-growing RWA markets. Openeden Secures Strategic Backing to Expand Tokenized Asset Platform Openeden announced on Dec.

Ripple and Key Investors Push Openeden Into Fast RWA Expansion

Leading cryptocurrencies recovered alongside stocks on Tuesday, as investors bought the latest dip. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin Reclaims $92,000 Level; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Gain: Analytics Firm Says Retail Crowd Has Moved From Fear To Greed

Ripple's latest tie-up with Redotpay unlocks instant NGN payouts from XRP and stablecoins, extending fast digital-asset settlement to emerging-market users seeking quicker, cheaper cross-border liquidity. Ripple Payments Powers XRP and Stablecoins Across Fresh NGN Gate Ripple announced on Dec.

Ripple Payments Accelerates XRP and Stablecoins Through NGN Lane

Bitcoin reclaimed $91,000 on Tuesday as Bank of America endorsed crypto investment allocations and Vanguard opens ETF trading for clients. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $91,998.16 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,017.64 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $140.15 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.17 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1464 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058467 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 120,612 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $411.25 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally 10% On Institutional-Driven Interest Surge

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) have surged on Tuesday, with both tokens rebounding from key support zones. Still, neither has broken the structural barriers needed to end their multi-week downtrends.

ADA Surges 15%, XRP Up 9%—But Bulls Should Not Celebrate Too Early

XRP and Solana rose on Tuesday, regaining ground lost in crypto markets' recent slump.

XRP and Solana Are Jumping. They Just Got 2 Leveraged ETFs.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up 8% on Tuesday, with strong ETF inflows and expanding payment infrastructure adding fuel to the move. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.14 $129.3 billion -2.6% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,545.47 $1.81 trillion +4.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,998.21 $362.3 billion +2.8% Trader Notes: Trader Web3Niels flagged that XRP just triggered one of its strongest on-chain bullish signals in years.

XRP Rallies 8% And The Trend Reversal May Have Just Begun

Vanguard's move to open crypto ETF access marks a pivotal expansion for millions of investors, widening mainstream exposure to digital assets such as BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL while reshaping how traditional portfolios approach emerging markets.

Vanguard Cracks Open Crypto Access With Expansive BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL ETF Listings

Bitcoin surges past $90,000 in biggest rally since May as crypto markets rebound with strong ETF inflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Spike a Day After Mass Sell-off

AI firm Anthropic says its latest tests showed AI agents autonomously hacking top blockchains and draining simulated funds, signaling that automated exploits may now threaten blockchains like Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) at scale. AI Agents Execute Realistic Exploits Across Ethereum, BNB Chain And Base A test environment showed AI models, including Claude Opus 4.5 and Claude Sonnet 4.5, exploiting 17 of 34 smart contracts deployed after March 2025.

Could AI Agents Exploit Ethereum, XRP, Solana? Anthropic Says It's Possible

Bitcoin is hovering around $87,000 on Tuesday morning, with liquidations topping $486.69 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $8.5 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $79.06 million in net outflows.

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