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.

Bitcoin

Solana

Bitcoin, usually the market pace-setter, was far outpaced by Solana, Bitcoin Cash and XRP.

This Week in Coins: Solana Explodes 25%, Bitcoin Reclaims $30K on ETF Hopes and Ripple Wins

XRP was a big gainer on Friday, as markets reacted to the SEC's decision to drop its lawsuit against Ripple's management team. The commission previously alleged that CEO Brad Garlinghouse and chairman Chris Larsen had violated securities laws. Solana also surged, rising by over 10% today.

Biggest Movers: XRP Surges as SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Ripple's Senior Management

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple Leaders; Bitcoin and XRP Gain

Ethereum

Bitcoin and crypto markets are primed for a massive shock, with one high-profile billionaire warning he's stockpiling gold and bitcoin due to the "cataclysmic" situation facing the U.S. dollar.

The ‘Next Wave' Is Coming—$15.6 Trillion Wall Street Flood That Will ‘Dwarf' The Last Crypto, Ethereum, XRP Price Bull Run Revealed As Bitcoin Breaks $30,000

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed all claims against Ripple CEO Bradley Garlinghouse and co-founder Christian Larsen.

SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Ripple Execs

XRP gained 6.5%, the biggest single-day percentage rise since July 13.

XRP Registers Biggest Single-Day Gain in 3 Months After SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple's Leaders

Ripple Labs' creation XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), has exhibited a surge of 7% in the past 24 hours, outpacing other prominent cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). What Happened: As of the latest data, XRP was trading at $0.51, while BTC, ETH, and DOGE saw comparatively modest gains of 2.18%, 2.01%, and 0.18%, respectively, over the same 24-hour period.

Why Is XRP On Fire Today, Outshining Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Dogecoin Gains?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped all charges against Ripple's executives, CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen. “The SEC made a serious mistake going after Brad & Chris personally — and now, they've capitulated, dismissing all charges against our executives. This is not a settlement.

SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Ripple Executives, All Charges Dismissed — Ripple Calls It ‘a Surrender by SEC'

In a significant turn of events, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked the judge presiding over the case to dismiss its lawsuit against Ripple's (CRYPTO: XRP) key executives Christian Larsen and Bradley Garlinghouse. The decision was conveyed via an official letter to Analisa Torres, a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, on Thursday.

SEC Asks Judge To Dismiss Lawsuit Against Ripple Executives, But There's Pending Issues

Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen are no longer facing charges from the U.S. regulator, which is still pursuing Ripple over securities violations.

SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Ripple Execs in 'Stunning Capitulation'

Ripple Labs Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty celebrated the dismissal of all charges against its executives in an ongoing lawsuit brought the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ripple celebrates dismissed lawsuit, calling it a ‘surrender by the SEC'

The regulator had included them as defendants in securities violation case, and the agency now says it's just pursuing Ripple for damages.

SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple CEO Garlinghouse, Chairman Larsen

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is dismissing aiding and abetting claims against Ripple Labs executives in its lawsuit alleging the blockchain company violated U.S. securities law, according to a court filing in New York on Thursday.

SEC dropping claims against ripple executives -- court filing

Bitcoin﻿ and crypto markets are primed for a massive shock

The ‘Next Wave' Is Coming—$15.6 Trillion Wall Street Flood That Will ‘Dwarf' The Last Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Price Bull Run Revealed

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has denied the inclusion of Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) on its payment platform. The response comes on the heels of BitPay claiming that the online gaming platform's manager Xsolla will accept the token for in-game purchases The claim, originally reported by Cointelegraph, was made by BitPay in a now-deleted X post.

Roblox Refutes Claims Of Ripple Integration For In-Game Purchases

Is Roblox adding support for XRP, the token used by Ripple? Nope. Despite rapidly spreading claims, the gaming platform says it's false.

Roblox Debunks 'Inaccurate' XRP Support Claims, Says Crypto Payments Not Allowed

Amid the growing interest in cryptocurrencies in the gaming industry, Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) expanded its in-game purchases payment method to include Ripple's XRP. What Happened: With more than 200 million active users and 65.5 million daily active users, Roblox will now include Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) as one of its payment methods for in-game purchases, subscriptions, and transactions.

Roblox Teams Up With BitPay To Offer Ripple's XRP As New Payment Option

Central bank digital currencies have nearly limitless opportunity but ultimately, mainstream adoption hinges upon usability, Ripple Vice President James Wallis writes.

Ripple VP: The Policy Considerations 'Justifying the Implementation of CBDCs'

Cardano

Digital assets manager CoinShares says XRP, Solana (SOL) and another Ethereum (ETH) rival are being favored by institutional investors in 2023 so far. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows report, CoinShares finds that institutional investors have poured more money into Solana, XRP and Cardano (ADA) this year than any other altcoin, including ETH.

Solana, XRP and One Ethereum Rival Leading Institutional Inflows in 2023: CoinShares Data

Wall Street giants including the world's largest asset manager BlackRock have been given a tacit "green light" to "revolutionize finance" with bitcoin and crypto

Leak Reveals A Wall Street Crypto ‘Revolution' That Could Crush The U.S. Dollar Has Suddenly Begun—Heralding Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Chaos

Ripple's chief legal officer says the U.S. needs to ”stop elevating politics over sound policy.” Noting that countries and regions outside of the U.S., such as Singapore, the U.K., the EU, and Japan, welcome crypto businesses, he emphasized: “I think we need a rational regulatory framework.

Ripple's Legal Chief Calls for ‘Rational' Crypto Regulation — Urges US to Stop Elevating Politics Over Sound Policy

Legendary bitcoin and crypto trader Arthur Hayes has predicted "trillions of dollars" are about to hit the crypto market—heralding a massive price bull run

U.S. Dollar ‘Collapse' Primes Crypto For ‘Trillions' To Flood The System—Triggering An ‘Epic' Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Prediction

On October 3, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) interlocutory appeal of her July 13 decision. Judge Torres' decision marked another public defeat for the SEC, and if you haven't read about the case, check out our earlier article, “Ripple v.

SEC Suffers Another Setback Against Ripple — What Next?

XRP boomed in July following a federal judge's ruling. It has since crashed back down again.

Ripple's Win Over SEC Gave XRP a Massive Boost—That's All Gone Now

Shiba Inu

New data reveals deep-pocketed crypto investors are suddenly shifting hundreds of millions of dollars worth of digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

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