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.

Whether it's SEC Chair Gary Gensler's departure or ETF speculation, analysts see several post-election factors behind XRP's spike.

'Astonishing' XRP Surge Driven by Regulatory Hopes, ETF Speculation: Analysts

The chief technology officer of Ripple Labs says that the government needs to address the alleged unconstitutional unbanking of many crypto and tech founders.

Ripple CTO Calls on US Government To End All Indirect Regulation Including Alleged Debanking of Tech Founders

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

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Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer (CLO) of Ripple, has made a petition to the cryptocurrency industry to avoid providing jobs for attorneys involved in anti-crypto initiatives.

Ripple CLO Calls to Isolate Anti Crypto Attorneys From the Digital Asset Ecosystem

Payments-focused crypto asset XRP has suddenly broken out in price, surpassing the market cap of Solana (SOL) and Tether's USDT after outperforming the market. XRP hit a price of $2.81 early on Monday and has since retraced slightly to $2.68, giving it 424% gains in the last 30 days.

XRP Outruns Entire Crypto Market in Explosive Rally Near All-Time Highs As WisdomTree Gears Up for New ETF

Exchange-traded fund issuer WisdomTree took steps to potentially launch an XRP ETF in a filing to the U.S. SEC on Monday.

WisdomTree files with SEC for spot XRP ETF

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is continuing its parabolic uptrend amid fresh ETF applications and heightened whale activity. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.74 $156.3 Billion +44.7% +93% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,276.76 $1.93 Trillion +0.04% +1.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,679.74 $442.9 Billion -1.4% +4.4% Trader Notes: Influential investor Raoul Pal said on X that XRP has a “great-looking” chart, noting that a long wedge pattern similar to the current one previously led to a 5,600% rally.

XRP Price Explodes For 44.7% Gain: Why Is XRP Going Up Again?

Over the past day, XRP, the digital currency, has climbed more than 41% against the U.S. dollar, marking a 431% increase overall. Trading Mania: XRP's Explosive Rally Draws Global Attention Currently riding a wave of momentum, XRP is trading at $2.77 per coin as of 11:20 a.m. ET on Dec. 2.

XRP Hits $2.77, Becomes Third-Largest Crypto Amid Market Frenzy

The Ripple-linked XRP has skyrocketed over the last month, significantly outpacing other top coins like Bitcoin and Dogecoin.

XRP Surges Another 45%, Crushing Recent Bitcoin and Dogecoin Gains

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Ripple's XRP has seen its price skyrocket since Republican Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election—setting up a 2025 to be a huge year for bitcoin and crypto.

Ripple Suddenly Braced For An XRP ETF Earthquake After Price Explosion To Rival Bitcoin And Ethereum

The price of Ripple (XRP) has maintained its uptrend and reached a high of $1.95. The cryptocurrency is recovering from its downturn after breaking through the $1.00 and $1.40 resistance levels.

XRP Is In A Strong Uptrend And Is Trying To Break Above $2.00

XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, has reached its highest price in nearly seven years, recently surpassing $1.93.

XRP Rockets 274% in a Month, Hits 7-Year Peak as Regulatory Shake-Up and ETF Hopes Ignite Market Frenzy

Ripple's legal chief warns that U.S. regulators' crypto guidance signals, “Don't even think about it,” alleging a veiled campaign to deter banks from serving the industry. ‘Don't Even Think About It': How Regulators Subtly Squeeze the Crypto Market Ripple's chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, has highlighted what he sees as a calculated effort by U.S.

Ripple's Legal Chief Exposes US Regulators' Hidden War on Crypto

XRP, which is largely associated with Ripple Labs, has a market cap of $141.8 billion, surpassing USDT's $134.5 billion.

XRP becomes world's third-largest crypto, overtakes Tether's USDT in market cap

XRP is up more than 71% on the week to $2.47 and a further 367% over the last 30 days, bolstered by changing political winds.

XRP Flips Tether Becoming World's Third Largest Crypto as Prices Soar

XRP has surged to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency, overtaking solana (SOL), as legal clarity and regulatory optimism spark renewed confidence among investors. XRP Soars Past Solana, Reclaiming a Top Crypto Spot XRP has displaced solana (SOL) to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, following an impressive increase in value during November.

XRP Becomes 4th Largest Cryptocurrency as Ripple Fuels Optimism Over Pro-Crypto Policies

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The chief investment officer of Morgan Creek Capital is revealing his top five altcoins picks heading into the new year. In a new interview on the Altcoin Daily YouTube channel, Mark Yusko names his top token picks, including prominent smart contract platforms Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA).

Morgan Creek's Mark Yusko Unveils His Top Five Altcoin Picks Heading Into 2025 Including Cardano and Solana

The Ripple-linked XRP is skyrocketing Sunday, leaping 15% over the past day to a new seven-year high amid renewed regulatory optimism.

XRP Flips Solana, Topping $2 for First Time Since 2018 as Ethereum Price Hits 6-Month High

Ripple's XRP has gained over 11% in the past 24 hours, surging past Solana to become the fourth most valuable token on the market.

Ripple's market cap overtakes Solana's as XRP becomes fourth most valuable crypto token

A prominent New York regulator is reportedly mulling over approving payments platform Ripple Labs' RLUSD stablecoin as soon as next week.

Powerful New York Regulator May Greenlight Ripple RLUSD Stablecoin As Soon as This Week: Report

Cross-border payments solution XRP is now the fifth-largest crypto by market capitalization after rallying by nearly 300% in just one month. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that XRP's market cap is now hovering at around $110 billion, well above BNB's valuation of $94.422 billion.

XRP Overtakes BNB To Become Fifth-Largest Crypto by Market Cap Following 298% Rally in November

Former CFTC Chair boldly predicts the SEC will drop its Ripple lawsuit, heralding a regulatory shift that could ignite a major rally for XRP. Former CFTC Chair Bets SEC Will Drop Ripple-XRP Lawsuit Under Incoming Crypto-Friendly Admin Former U.S.

SEC Expected to Drop Ripple-XRP Lawsuit: Ex-Regulator Foresees Crypto-Friendly Shift

The Ripple-linked XRP has nearly quadrupled in price over the past month, hitting a mark on Saturday not seen since January 2018.

XRP Price Hits 7-Year High, Now Up 274% This Month

Bitcoin bulls are ramping up their 2025 price predictions after Donald Trump's election triggered a regulatory "green light"

Leak Reveals December Crypto Bombshell As Bitcoin And Ripple's XRP Price Suddenly Soar

Ripple's stablecoin is reportedly near regulatory approval, signaling a significant step toward reshaping the stablecoin market with a regulated, fully backed digital dollar.

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