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.

The payments firm says the CSSF has issued a preliminary approval for an EMI license, a step toward offering regulated crypto and stablecoin payment services across the EU.

Ripple wins early money license nod in Luxembourg for Europe expansion

The move follows Ripple's recent FCA authorization in the UK and adds to its growing regulatory footprint in Europe.

Ripple secures preliminary EMI license approval in Luxembourg as EU payments push advances

While XRP's recent rally stands out in a mixed crypto market, it remains below longer-term resistance levels.

XRP zooms 6% higher on surge in trading activity

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Leading cryptocurrencies surged on Tuesday as the Senate prepares for the markup of a key bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

Bitcoin Tops $96,000; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally On Crypto Bill Progress: Analyst Says 'Dips Are For Buying' As $100,000 Comes In Focus For BTC

XRP surges above key technical levels as bullish momentum accelerates, volatility expands, and traders focus on regulatory developments and broader crypto strength shaping short-term price action near the $2.20 zone. XRP Breakout Holds as Momentum Builds Near $2.18 At around 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, XRP is trading near $2.17 against the U.S.

XRP Jumps Higher as Buyers Step in Aggressively — Is a Bigger Move Brewing?

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Cryptocurrencies underperformed during an otherwise risk-on week, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) stuck in tight consolidation ranges even as select altcoins showed relative strength. What Happened: According to Wintermute's January 2026 market update, the divergence came despite a broad rally across traditional assets.

XRP, Solana, Mid-Caps Show Relative Strength: Is A Rally Loading?

A Tennessee man accused of stealing $11 million worth of XRP from the widow of country music legend George Jones has filed a countersuit.

Alleged $11 Million XRP Thief Countersues Widow of Country Music Legend George Jones

XRP derivatives traders came to work on Jan. 13, 2026, with futures open interest climbing above $4 billion as the token traded at $2.11 at 2:30 p.m. EST. From steady funding rates to a call-heavy options book, the data shows leverage building without the kind of excess that usually trips alarms.

XRP's Leverage Machine Turns on as Derivatives Volume Climbs

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $93,000 level after a positive CPI report eased rate hike fears, thereby boosting risk assets sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $93,509.76 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,198.80 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $143.40 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.10 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1433 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058779 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 88,679 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $189.50 million.

Bitcoin At $93,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain On Positive CPI Report

The Senate Banking Committee released a draft bill Tuesday that would treat XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), and more the same way regulators currently treat Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)—as commodities, not securities. How Tokens Get Bitcoin-Like Treatment The draft specifies that tokens qualify as “non-ancillary assets” if served as the principal asset of an ETF listed on a national securities exchange as of January 1.

Senate's Draft Bill Gives XRP, SOL, DOGE, Bitcoin-Like Status—Here's Why It Matters

The draft provision would treat tokens as “non-ancillary” assets, exempt from SEC securities rules, if they were in an ETF by 2026.

Crypto Bill Draft Grants XRP, Solana and Dogecoin Same Legal Status as Bitcoin

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is increasingly being framed not as a speculative crypto asset, but as a foundational liquidity and settlement rail for a future global financial system designed to function through large-scale monetary restructuring. What Happened: In a recent post on X titled “Why Gold and XRP Will Define the Global Financial Reset” , prominent market commentator Black Swan Capitalist argued that the global financial system is approaching an unavoidable reset driven by unpayable debt embedded in today's credit-based framework.

XRP, Gold Will 'Define Global Financial Reset', Commentator Claims: Here's How

Bitcoin is battling for $92,000 as liquidations stand at $180.10 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $116.7 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $5.07 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Taps $92,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trend Higher

Traders are focused on short-term levels, with resistance near $2.10 and support around $2.04.

XRP rises 1% as traders look for the next breakout catalyst

Analysts suggest macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing prices could support crypto markets in the medium term, with bitcoin potentially reaching $120,000 if sentiment improves.

Traders Sell Ether, Solana, XRP Rallies; Monero Tops $640

Leading cryptocurrencies meandered, while stocks rallied to new highs on Monday amid key political and geopolitical developments.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Hold Steady While Dogecoin Dips: Analyst Sees BTC Reclaiming $100,000 This Month If This Happens

Ripple presses U.S. regulators to redraw the boundaries of crypto oversight, arguing securities laws should hinge on enforceable legal rights — not speculation, decentralization, or trading behavior — and warning that blurred lines could permanently expand SEC jurisdiction.

Ripple Urges SEC to Separate Crypto Assets From Securities Transactions

Bitcoin is holding around $91,000 as markets kick off the week with muted price action and broadly neutral sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $91,570.92 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,104.15 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $141.21 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.06 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1380 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058478 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 105,562 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $283.05 million.

Bitcoin Holds $91,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Drift Lower On Quiet Start To The Week

Institutional investors are once again selling Bitcoin and crypto investment projects. After an opening week of inflows, digital asset products saw $454 million in outflows for the week ending January 10th, according to CoinShares. This reversed most of the $1.5 billion gains from early January, driven by fears over delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Institutional Investors Dump $521,000,000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum in One Week, While Buying XRP, Solana and Sui: CoinShares

The market remains level-driven, with potential for a breakout if $2.08 is reclaimed or a breakdown if $2.04 is breached.

XRP stays pinned near $2.05 as the range tightens into a make-or-break zone

The first full trading week of January delivered a sharp divergence across crypto ETFs, with bitcoin and ether ending in net outflows while solana and XRP quietly extended their momentum. Fund-level flows revealed shifting investor preferences as risk appetite narrowed rather than disappeared.

ETFs Recap: Bitcoin and Ether Bleed as Solana and XRP Hold Firm

Bitcoin is trading around $90,000 as broader crypto sentiment remains neutral despite macro tailwinds; liquidations stand at $211.88 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $250 million in net outflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $93.8 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Trade Flat While XRP, Dogecoin Slide 2% After ETF Outflows

Leading cryptocurrencies spiked on Sunday, but stock futures plunged after the Justice Department served subpoenas to the Federal Reserve.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Gain, While XRP Slips: Analyst Says BTC Remains 'Structurally Weak' With No 'Credible' Signs Of Bottom

XRP is gaining momentum in 2026 as regulatory clarity, sustained institutional inflows, and tightening supply converge, positioning the token as a favored institutional crypto trade alongside bitcoin and ethereum.

3 Forces Behind XRP Outperformance Could Extend Into 2026

Ripple is positioning XRP as essential financial infrastructure, using major acquisitions and licensing gains to push crypto beyond speculation and into corporate treasuries, cross-border payments, and the emerging Internet of Value.

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