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.

Speculation that Ripple's years-long battle with the SEC could be coming to a close has sparked a 40% increase in its token's price.

XRP price, activity rise as Ripple's CEO says he expects legal resolution ‘very soon'

Deep-pocketed holders of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) native token are rapidly accumulating the digital asset, according to blockchain analytics platform Santiment. Santiment says that whales and sharks have been aggressively adding more XRP to their holdings during the past 11 months, reaching a record high of 51.59 billion tokens worth more than $29 billion.

Largest XRP Whale Holdings of XRP Ledger Native Token Reach New Record High of $29,561,070,000: Sentiment

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has witnessed a surge in address activity this week, coinciding with a price pump for the crypto asset.

XRP's Price Surges This Week As Network Witnesses Bubbling Address Activity: Santiment

Vague SEC notices appear to have propped up XRP investors' hopes of a settlement with Ripple, but no such meeting took place this week.

XRP Pumps and Then Falls on SEC vs. Ripple Settlement Speculation

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Billionaire Mark Cuban Issues ‘Crazy' Bitcoin Price Prediction Amid Wild Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Swings

XRP accounted for almost 40% of all trading activity on top South Korean exchanges from Tuesday to Thursday. Prices surged.

Ripple Settlement Hopes Pushed XRP Volumes Above Bitcoin on S. Korean Exchanges This Week

Ripple (XRP) has soared by more than 38% over the past week.

XRP Price Surges 38% Over the Past Week Amid Positive Developments

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the politicization of cryptocurrency in the U.S., stressing the necessity of a bipartisan approach and clear regulatory guidelines. He condemned the partisan divide in crypto innovation, particularly addressing Senator Elizabeth Warren's characterization of cryptocurrencies as tools for illicit activities. Garlinghouse called for bipartisan cooperation to fully realize crypto's benefits.

Ripple CEO Blasts Political Divide Over Crypto, Calls for Bipartisan Cooperation

Ripple has exited its positions in the crypto exchange Bitstamp, the money transfer firm MoneyGram and the cross-border payments company Tranglo, according to data from Crunchbase. The post Ripple Withdraws Investments in Bitstamp, MoneyGram and Tranglo, According to Crunchbase appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Ripple Withdraws Investments in Bitstamp, MoneyGram and Tranglo, According to Crunchbase

Top crypto firms in the US are reportedly sending delegations to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week. The post Executives From Coinbase, Ripple and Another Crypto Firm Now Making Their Case to Republican Power Brokers: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Executives From Coinbase, Ripple and Another Crypto Firm Now Making Their Case to Republican Power Brokers: Report

The rally follows the launch of new financial instruments for the cryptocurrency last week.

XRP Rallies 40% in a Week, Flips Solana's Trading Volume

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), the cryptocurrency developed by Ripple Labs , saw a significant 13% increase during European trading hours on Wednesday. What Happened: This surge caps a remarkable week for XRP, which has risen approximately 40% over the last seven days.

XRP Soars 40% In A Week: Can This Coin Outpace 'Ethereum Killer' Solana?

The index rose slightly in overnight trading with half the assets trading higher, including notable gains in XRP and ICP.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Mixed Results with XRP and ICP Leading

Open interest in XRP-tracked futures has nearly doubled over the past seven days, which is indicative of traders' expectations of price volatility ahead.

XRP Surges 12% on the Back of Triangle Pattern, Rising Futures Bets Favor Bullish Price Moves Ahead

Ripple Labs has donated $1 million to the Commonwealth Unity Fund, a new super PAC established by pro-crypto attorney James Murphy, aiming to unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren with John Deaton in the Massachusetts Senate. Murphy also contributed $50,000.

Ripple Donates $1 Million to New Super PAC Seeking to Unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren

The crypto company gave $1 million to a PAC dedicated to unseating the prominent crypto critic in November.

Ripple Backs Campaign to Defeat Crypto Villain Elizabeth Warren

The Mt. Gox distribution will not end the bullish trend, CryptoQuant CEO noted.

Bitcoin Hits $65K Shaking Off Mt. Gox Payout Worries; XRP Leads Crypto Rally

Gains by NEAR (7.8%) and XRP (2.2%) buoyed the CoinDesk 20 Index in overnight trading.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR and XRP Lead as Index Posts Modest Gain

U.S. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen has warned countries around the world are moving away from the U.S. dollar—as the spiraling $34 trillion U.S. debt pile fuels fears of collapse—with bitcoin and crypto slowly chipping away at dollar dominance.

BlackRock CEO Issues ‘Massive' Warning After Crypto Flip That Powered A Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Boom

Ripple Labs and Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss disclosed $1 million and $500,000 in respective donations to super PACs.

Ripple donates $1 million to unseat Warren; Winklevoss twins donate to pro-Trump super PAC

The price of the Ripple or XRP coin (XRP) has recovered from its low of $0.38.

XRP Pullback Eases On The Way To The $0.55 High

The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two Russian nationals with stealing PHP340 million ($6.2 million) worth of XRP cryptocurrency from a local crypto exchange. The suspects allegedly hacked Coins.ph's system to commit the theft. The DOJ emphasized the importance of vigilance against cybercrime despite ongoing efforts to combat these threats.

Philippines Charges 2 Russians in $6.2 Million XRP Theft

Ripple's chief executive and chief legal officer have reflected on the crypto firm's win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding XRP as the anniversary of the court ruling approached. The CEO described the ruling as a milestone for both Ripple and the cryptocurrency industry.

Ripple CEO and Legal Chief Reflect on Landmark Victory Against SEC Over XRP

CME Group, a leading global markets company, has announced the launch of XRP and ICP reference rates and real-time indices. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explained that the first step towards institutional crypto products is having a trusted benchmark reference rate.

CME Group Adds XRP to Crypto Benchmarks

The CoinDesk 20 index saw a slight drop with XRP and ADA recording positive movements.

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