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.

Xrp rose for a fifth straight session on Thursday, as the token moved close to a two-week high. The rise comes as cryptocurrencies rebounded from recent losses, with the global market cap up 1.38% as of writing. Cardano also surged, hitting an 11-day peak.

Biggest Movers: XRP Extends Bull Run, Jumping 5% on Thursday

Ripple purchased custodian Metaco for $250 million, and regulatory and market conditions could lead to further deals, says Architect Partners

Expect Ripple Deal to Set Off Crypto Custodian M&A, Says Advisory Firm

With regulators stateside still scrambling to rein in the industry, rule makers in Europe, notably in France, are extending invitations.

Europe a 'Significant Beneficiary' of US Crypto Regulatory Confusion: Ripple CEO

Crypto firm Ripple is pushing further into the CBDC game, unveiling a new platform for creating blockchain-based digital currencies

Ripple Rolls Out CBDC-Launching Platform for Governments, Financial Institutions

The firm will also showcase a real estate tokenization product as part of Hong Kong Monetary Authority's e-HKD pilot.

Ripple Starts Platform for Central Banks to Issue Their CBDCs

Financial technology firm Ripple has made a strategic move by acquiring Swiss-based crypto custody firm Metaco.

U.S. Crypto Exodus Continues as Ripple Buys Custodian Metaco

In a significant development, blockchain-based payment protocol firm Ripple announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Metaco, a Swiss crypto custody provider, for a deal worth $250 million. What Happened: In a statement, Ripple stated the acquisition of Metaco is set to extend Ripple's capabilities by integrating technology that allows for the custody, issuance and settlement of tokenized assets.

Ripple's $250M Power Move: Crypto Giant Snaps Up Swiss Firm Metaco

Payments firm Ripple is paying a nine-figure price tag to acquire Metaco, a Swiss-based digital assets custody provider. In a new press release, Ripple Labs says its purchasing Metaco for $250,000,000 in response to research suggesting that institutional investors plan to heavily incorporate crypto custody services into their business models within the next three years.

Ripple Spends $250,000,000 on Institutional Digital Asset Custody Firm Metaco

Dogecoin

Dogecoin rose to a one-week high on Wednesday, despite cryptocurrency markets mostly moving lower. As of writing, the global crypto market cap is trading nearly 1% lower. Xrp also surged, climbing by over 6% in today's session.

Biggest Movers: DOGE, XRP Hit 1-Week Highs, Despite Wednesday's Crypto Red Wave

A judge denied the SEC's motion to seal documents linked to a speech that explained why Bitcoin shouldn't be considered a security.

Judge Denies Motion to Seal Hinman Documents in Ripple SEC Case

The Ripple (XRP) price has bounced below the $0.44 resistance since the price decline on May 8.

Ripple Bounces Below $0.44, But Risks Further Price Decline

U.S. crypto firm Ripple has bought Switzerland-based crypto custody firm Metaco for $250 million, in its first major acquisition, Ripple said on Wednesday.

Ripple buys crypto custody firm Metaco for $250 million

Ripple expands into the institutional crypto custody market, predicting the niche will hit $10 trillion by the end of the decade.

Ripple Acquires Crypto Custody Firm Metaco for $250M in Tokenization Push

Blockchain firm Ripple has acquired Metaco, a Swiss crypto custody services firm, the company announced Wednesday.

Crypto firm Ripple buys Swiss startup as SEC crackdown forces companies to consider overseas moves

San Francisco-based crypto company Ripple today announced an audacious swoop for Swiss custody firm Metaco in a deal worth $250 million.

Ripple splashes $250 million on Metaco acquisition

Metaco will continue to operate as an independent business unit led by CEO and founder Adrien Treccani.

Ripple Buys Crypto Custody Firm Metaco for $250M

In a blow to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a judge has denied the regulator's recent motion to seal records related to the internal deliberations following a speech by former director, William Hinman. What Happened: This development has been hailed as a win by Ripple Labs, which is associated with XRP (CRYPTO: XRP).

XRP Spikes 8%, Outperforms Bitcoin, Ethereum, After Courtroom Victory For Ripple Enthuses Investors

The Ripple CEO called the judge's order a 'win for transparency!'

Judge denies SEC motion to seal Hinman speech documents in Ripple case

The SEC and Ripple have sparred for months over a set of documents related to Bill Hinman's 2018 speech on securities law and ether.

SEC Can't Seal Docs Tied to Hinman's Ether Speech, Judge in Ripple Suit Rules

Bitcoin

Ethereum

Polygon

Deep-pocketed crypto investors are suddenly shifting more than a billion dollars in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP and Polygon (MATIC) as markets dip. According to new data from whale-surveying platform Whale Alert, crypto whales moved $849.1 million worth of the crypto king during the past two days.

Whales Move Over $1,070,000,000 in Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Polygon – Here's Where the Crypto Is Heading

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), the blockchain payments firm, is taking steps towards increasing diversity and representation within the company, said Ripple's Managing Director Sendi Young at the Financial Times's Crypto and Digital Assets Summit. What Happened: Young on Thursday noted the existence of a “crypto bro” stereotype within the industry, adding “Crypto bros are certainly a problem,” reported Decrypt.

Ripple MD Zeroes In On Crypto's Cultural Issues: 'Crypto Bros Are Certainly A Problem'

Solving the long-standing issue of diversity in the crypto industry demands more than just “one magic bullet,” says Ripple's Sendi Young.

'Crypto Bros Are Certainly a Problem': Ripple Managing Director

Cardano

The content-sharing platform LimeWire is integrating a number of cryptocurrencies for customers to purchase a new token for the ecosystem. According to LimeWire, the latest crypto added to the payment methods to purchase the LimeWire Token (LMWR) is XRP.

File-Sharing Giant LimeWire Integrates Cardano, XRP, Polygon and Others As Payment for New Token Launch

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revealed that his company is spending $200 million defending itself against the SEC in its lawsuit over xrp. The executive expects a decision on the lawsuit in three to six months.

Ripple CEO Says Company Spends $200 Million Fighting SEC Lawsuit Over XRP, Ruling Could Come in 3 Months

Ripple's (CRYPTO: XRP) ongoing legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has already cost the company a staggering $200 million, according to its CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Speaking at the Dubai Fintech Summit on May 8, Garlinghouse shared his concerns about the lack of regulatory progress in the U.S. compared to advancements in the United Arab Emirates and the European Union's recent Markets in Crypto-Assets (MICA) bill, Cointelegraph reported.

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