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.

Ethereum

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

The Daily: JPMorgan launches tokenized fund on Ethereum, Ripple taps Wormhole to expand RLUSD to Layer 2s, and more

Ripple is preparing to launch its stablecoin, RLUSD, on multiple layer-2 platforms. The payments firm says it is partnering with the multichain interoperability protocol Wormhole (W) and plans to begin testing Ripple USD on Optimism (OP), Base, Ink and Unichain.

Ripple Launching RLUSD Stablecoin on Layer-2s Optimism, Base, Ink and Unichain

Bitcoin

Bitcoin plunged to price of nearly $85,000 on Monday, hitting its lowest price since early December as hopes of a Santa rally fade.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Fall to Lowest Prices in a Week as Liquidations Top $500 Million

Ripple's push to bring regulated stablecoins deeper into crypto infrastructure is accelerating as RLUSD moves onto Layer 2 networks, signaling a multichain expansion aimed at compliant, scalable onchain finance and broader institutional adoption. Ripple Advances Regulated Stablecoin Strategy With RLUSD Layer 2 Expansion Growing momentum around regulated stablecoins continues to shape institutional crypto adoption.

RLUSD Moves Onto Layer 2 Networks as Ripple Accelerates Bullish Momentum in Regulated Onchain Finance

To support the growth of its RLUSD stablecoin, Ripple said the token is expanding next year to layer-2 networks on Ethereum.

Ripple to Expand $1.3 Billion RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum Layer-2 Networks

Solana

These are CME's smallest crypto contracts to date, aimed at active participants who prefer to trade in spot market terms without managing contract expiries or rollovers.

CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives With Spot-Quoted XRP and Solana Futures

Optimism

In November, Ripple raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation, in a round led by investors from Fortress and Citadel Securities.

Ripple taps Wormhole to expand RLUSD to Layer 2 chains like Base and Optimism

Ripple said it's testing its U.S. dollar stablecoin on Optimism, Base, Ink and Unichain with more blockchains to be added next year pending regulatory review.

Ripple Expands $1.3B RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum L2s via Wormhole in Multichain Push

Dogecoin

Bitcoin has slipped below $90,000 on Monday morning as investors dial back risk ahead of key macro events this week, including jobs and inflation data. Bitcoin ETFs saw $49.2 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $19.4 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Stuck Around $90,000 XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat While Ethereum Rises 2%

The products have attracted fresh capital every trading day since launch, lifting cumulative net inflows to about $975 million.

XRP Spot ETFs Rack Up 30-Day Inflow Streak in Divergence From Bitcoin, Ether

Despite positive institutional developments, XRP's price remains disconnected from broader market improvements.

XRP Fails to Clear $2.00 for Third Time, Setting Up Near-Term Inflection Point

Leading cryptocurrencies fell on Sunday, while stock futures edged up, as investors brace for a barrage of key macroeconomic data this week. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide: Analyst Warns $70,000 Could 'Come Into Play' For BTC Unless It Defends This Level

Vivopower struck a joint venture to gain indirect exposure to Ripple and XRP by sourcing up to $300 million in Ripple Labs shares, tapping strong South Korean investor demand while avoiding balance-sheet risk.

Vivopower Positions for XRP-Linked Upside With $300M Ripple Equity Structure

The UAE is cementing its status as a global crypto capital as Coinbase and Ripple align publicly on its regulatory clarity, innovation-first mindset and growing influence over the future of digital assets.

‘UAE Is All-in on Crypto': Coinbase and Ripple Align as Market Gravity Shifts Toward the Gulf

The price of XRP has stabilised above the $2.00 support level as buyers have failed to keep it above the 21-day SMA barrier.

Coinidol.com: XRP Stabilises above $2.00

XRP is clocking in at a flat $2.00, refusing to pick a direction but stirring speculation. With a market capitalization of $120 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.27 billion, the digital asset is dancing within a narrow intraday price band of $2.00 to $2.04.

XRP Price on the Ledge: Will the $2 Line Hold or Crack Under Pressure?

Ripple finalized its Rail acquisition, advancing Ripple Payments into a unified, compliant stablecoin platform designed to streamline global B2B money movement, expand enterprise adoption, and deepen real-world utility across digital and fiat rails.

Ripple Closes Rail Acquisition to offer Most Comprehensive End-to-End Stablecoin Payments Solution

Institutional-grade infrastructure is expanding XRP beyond payments as regulated wrapped XRP launches with deep liquidity, enabling cross-chain DeFi activity, new trading pairs, and broader utility across major blockchains through Hex Trust. XRP Ecosystem Grows as Hex Trust Introduces wXRP Growing institutional participation continues to shape XRP's trajectory as regulated infrastructure broadens its role beyond payments.

XRP Liquidity Scales Across Chains as wXRP Expands Through Hex Trust

Federal regulators moved crypto deeper into U.S. banking as the OCC conditionally approved five digital-asset trust banks, signaling growing confidence in federally supervised crypto custody, payments and blockchain-based financial services.

Circle, Ripple, Bitgo, Fidelity, and Paxos Conditionally Approved for National Trust Banks

The Ripple-linked XRP will soon be usable in DeFi on other major layer-1 networks like Solana and Ethereum. Here's how.

XRP Is Launching on Ethereum and Solana—Here's Why (and How)

Bitcoin has fallen back down to $90,000 as sideways price action continues on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,249.67 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,076.27 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $132.33 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.01 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1364 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.

Bitcoin Back To $90,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Meander As Crypto Looks For Catalysts

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) long valued for its liquidity and utility, expanded its multichain reach as Hex Trust brings XRP to Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and other networks via a new wrapped asset, wXRP. What Happened: Hex Trust is launching wXRP, a regulated, 1:1-backed wrapped XRP issued and custodied by the firm.

XRP Lands On Solana As Ripple Lands Crucial Banking License

Ripple secured conditional OCC approval to launch a national trust bank, positioning its RLUSD stablecoin under federal and state oversight as U.S. institutions accelerate adoption of regulated, enterprise-grade digital dollars. Ripple Secures Huge Institutional Signal as Ripple National Trust Bank Positions RLUSD for Federal Scale A bullish shift in U.S.

Ripple National Trust Bank Receives Conditional Approval in Massive Step for RLUSD

Amina Bank, a Switzerland-based financial institution, has announced the implementation of Ripple Payments, Ripple's integral cross-border payment solution. With this move, Amina Bank becomes the first European bank to adopt Ripple's service, reducing costs and friction for stablecoin and fiat payments.

A SWIFT Scare? Amina Bank Implements Ripple Payments in Europe

Circle, Ripple among five stablecoin issuers conditionally approved for national banking charters as market hits $313 billion.

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