XRP

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XRP is a digital asset and cryptocurrency that was created by Ripple Labs Inc., a technology company specializing in the real-time gross settlement system, currency exchange, and remittance network. XRP operates on an open-source and peer-to-peer decentralized platform that allows for a seamless transfer of money in any form, be it USD, Yen, litecoin, or bitcoin. XRP is often used by Ripple's payment ecosystem, RippleNet, and is increasingly adopted by banks and payment networks as settlement infrastructure technology. As a bridge currency, XRP also provides liquidity for instant cross-border transactions.

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Bitcoin Traders Eye $55K Amid U.S. Stocks Sell-off, XRP Leads Losses in Major Cryptos
Traditional markets from the U.S. to Japan saw declines across major indexes and stocks, with the tremors seeping into the cryptocurrency market.
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XRP took off while other cryptos flatlined. (SpaceX/Unsplash)
XRP Surges 7% Amid Ripple-SEC Settlement Hopes, $600M Token Unlock
XRP trading activity is heightening in South Korea, where traders tend to get euphoric about rallying tokens.
XRP took off while other cryptos flatlined. (SpaceX/Unsplash)

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Ripple Settlement Hopes Pushed XRP Volumes Above Bitcoin on S. Korean Exchanges This Week
XRP accounted for almost 40% of all trading activity on top Korean exchanges from Tuesday to Thursday and prices surged.
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XRP Surges 15% on the Back of Triangle Pattern
XRP Surges 15% on the Back of Triangle Pattern
XRP surged more than 15% in the past 24 hours, extending the token’s seven-day gains to around 40%, making it the best-performing major, despite favorable regulatory developme...
XRP Surges 15% on the Back of Triangle Pattern

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XRP Surges 12% on the Back of Triangle Pattern, Rising Futures Bets Favor Bullish Price Moves Ahead
Open interest in XRP-tracked futures has nearly doubled over the past seven days, which is indicative of traders’ expectations of price volatility ahead.
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Bitcoin price on July 16 (CoinDesk)
Bitcoin Hits $65K Shaking Off Mt. Gox Payout Worries; XRP Leads Crypto Rally
The Mt. Gox distribution will not end the bullish trend, CryptoQuant's CEO noted.
Bitcoin price on July 16 (CoinDesk)

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, speaks at Consensus 2024. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Ripple’s Big Court Win Nonetheless Muddied Waters on Whether XRP Is a Security Deserving Tougher Regulation
In a near-vacuum of legal and regulatory clarity for crypto, district judges’ opinions on whether a given token is a security or not – which determines the level of regulation...
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, speaks at Consensus 2024. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Taiwan (Timo Volz/Unsplah)
Taiwan Crypto Advocacy Body Becomes Formally Active With 24 Entities
The body will act as a bridge between the private sector and the government in supervising the industry.
Taiwan (Timo Volz/Unsplah)

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, speaks at Consensus 2024. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse Foresees XRP, Solana, Cardano ETFs: Consensus 2024
It's only a matter of time, the CEO of Ripple said on stage at Consensus 2024 in Austin.
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, speaks at Consensus 2024. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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SOL, XRP Could Be Possible Candidates for ETFs, Standard Chartered Says
Standard Chartered analyst Geoffrey Kendric said that those exchange-traded funds could be on the horizon in 2025.
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