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.

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Crypto markets are surging into the weekend, sparking speculation on whether Bitcoin's break above $84,000 could fuel further upside. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,793.95 +5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,939.46 +4.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.25 +9.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.35 +4.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1713 +4.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001265 +5.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 15.5% and daily active addresses up by 3.6%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally: Can BTC Hold $84,000 Over The Weekend For A Push To $90,000?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly mulling whether the payments altcoin XRP could qualify as a commodity. Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, citing two anonymous “well-placed sources,” reported earlier this week that the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple appears to be wrapping up.

SEC Mulls Whether XRP Is a Commodity Amid Lawsuit-Ending Negotiations With Ripple: Report

XRP has surged to $2.36, marking a 5% increase over the past 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $136 billion. Trading volume for the day reached $4.09 billion, as the cryptocurrency moved within an intraday range of $2.22 to $2.39, remaining 30.6% below its all-time high of $3.40.

XRP Price Watch: Bulls Defend Key Support, But Resistance Looms

Ripple secured regulatory approval from a Dubai financial authority, marking its first Middle East license and positioning it as a leader in blockchain-powered payments amid growing institutional adoption.

Ripple Enters the Middle East With Game-Changing Dubai License

Cryptocurrencies saw another day of bearish price action on Thursday, with only XRP displaying relative strength. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $80,353.45 -3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,852.08 -1.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $121.79 -2.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.24 +0.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1631 -3.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001190 -2.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 10.7% and daily active addresses falling by 5%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Decline, XRP Clinging On As Traders Wargame Bear Market Scenarios

The prolonged legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs, initiated in December 2020 over the alleged $1.3 billion unregistered XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) sale, may soon conclude, according to a Fox Business report. A key point of contention in the negotiations is whether's XRP's utility and trading status align more closely with a commodity, similar to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), rather than a security.

Ripple-SEC Lawsuit Nears End: Will XRP Be Classified As Commodity Like Ethereum?

The asset management titan Franklin Templeton hopes to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the price of the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. On Tuesday, the financial services firm with $1.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM) submitted an S-1 registration to the U.S.

$1,500,000,000,000 Asset Manager Franklin Templeton Files for XRP ETF

Crypto experts weighed in on Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price drop below $80,000 on Thursday, predicting potential price bottoms for major cryptocurrencies amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Michal Pospieszalski of SwissFortress told Benzinga that Bitcoin could find a floor between $60,000 and $65,000 if it falls below $70,000, while Meg Lister of Gitcoin Labs cautioned that pinpointing a bottom remains challenging and could extend into the coming months, depending on U.S. economic policy shifts.

Bitcoin Tumbles Around $80,000, Experts See $60,000 Floor If BTC, ETH, XRP Continue Downtrend

The SEC believes ether trades as a commodity, Fox Business reports, and the agency is trying to determine if it can make that case with XRP.

SEC vs. Ripple nears conclusion as XRP-ETH comparison takes center stage: report

The price of XRP has fallen above the critical support level of $2.00.

Ripple Holds Above The Critical Support Level Of $2.00

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it needs additional time to decide on the crypto investment manager Grayscale's proposal to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF).

SEC Postpones Decision to Either Approve or Disapprove Grayscale's XRP ETF Application to May

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) on Thursday announced it has secured authorization from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to deliver regulated cryptocurrency payment services within the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), becoming the first entity of its kind to achieve this status in the region. What Happened: The decision comes as Ripple navigates a potential resolution to its long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

XRP Spikes 4% As Ripple Gains Approval To Offer Crypto Payments In Dubai

XRP is currently trading at $2.27 to $2.32 over the past hour, with a market capitalization of $131 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $4.82 billion, moving within an intraday range of $2.14 to $2.

XRP Price Watch: Bulls Eye $2.50, but Resistance Threatens a Potential Reversal

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Binance CEO Richard Teng on Thursday expressed optimism that the pro-cryptocurrency policies introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump will inspire a wave of similar regulatory shifts worldwide. What Happened: Speaking at the CONVERGE LIVE event in Singapore on Thursday, Teng highlighted a dramatic change in the global financial landscape, noting that the United States, the world's largest economy, is now openly supporting digital currencies after years of regulatory uncertainty and skepticism under the previous administration.

Binance CEO Richard Teng Hails Donald Trump's Bitcoin Reserve, XRP, Ethereum, Solana Digital Asset Stockpile

With its new Dubai license, Ripple is poised to tap into the UAE's thriving $40 billion cross-border payments market.

Ripple Secures Dubai Regulator Approval to Expand Its Presence in the Middle East

Ripple said the UAE market has high demand for efficient settlement measures and potential for stablecoin adoption.

Ripple gains regulatory approval to tap UAE's $40 billion cross-border payments market

Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are nearing the conclusion of their long-running legal battle.

Ripple and SEC Near Resolution in 4-Year Lawsuit Over $125 Million XRP Sales Penalty

Payments utility is also expected to drive greater stablecoin adoption in the UAE for their real time settlement value proposition.

Ripple Bags Dubai License to Offer Crypto Payments in UAE

XRP, Dogecoin, Bitcoin News: XRP Short Bias Lingers Amid Ripple Legal Hopes, DOGE Nears Death Cross as BTC Dominance Hits 4-Year high

XRP Short Bias Lingers Amid Ripple Legal Hopes, DOGE Nears Death Cross as BTC Dominance Hits 4-Year high

Austin King sold his startup to Ripple in 2019 and claims his technological approach called “intents” will revolutionize crypto, but the details he provides are scant.

Former Ripple Software Engineer Touts ‘Intents' as Ripple's Secret Sauce

Ripple's high-stakes legal battle with the SEC may soon end, as negotiations reportedly center on vacating a key ruling that imposed a $125 million fine. SEC vs. Ripple Nears Settlement? Report Suggests a Resolution Is Closer Than Ever The U.S.

SEC vs Ripple: XRP Lawsuit Wrapping up as Negotiations Reach Final Stage—Report

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were only the start: Issuers are now applying to offer all kinds of U.S. funds—for Dogecoin, Solana, XRP and more.

Which Crypto ETFs Are Next? Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana Lead the List

Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to maintain gains, while XRP rallies on optimism over the SEC potentially closing its case against Ripple. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,997.45 -0.13% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,876.24 -3.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $124.56 -2.1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.23 +2.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1689 +1.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001229 +0.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.2% and daily active addresses falling by 3.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Gains On Slow Wednesday

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is unlikely to approve or reject crypto ETFs until its new leadership is in place, according to a new report. What Happened: Coindesk on Wednesday reported that the SEC has acknowledged multiple spot crypto ETF applications but is unlikely to approve them until its leadership is settled.

Trump-Appointed SEC Chair Could Fast-Track Crypto ETF Approvals: XRP, Solana, Dogecoin ETFs Coming By June?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly in the process of officially ending its lawsuit against payments firm Ripple.

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