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 upcoming Batch V1.1 can make linked asset and payment transfers succeed together or fail together, and Ripple says commercial projects are already being built around the feature after an extensive security review.

Ripple says asset managers are preparing for XRP Ledger's next payments upgrade

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty is calling for greater coordination across the crypto industry after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate. He said the setback exposed divisions in messaging and political support surrounding digital asset legislation.

Ripple Legal Chief Calls for Crypto Unity After CLARITY Act Defeat

XRP demand could increase as payments, stablecoins, decentralized finance, and tokenized assets bring more activity to the XRP Ledger, according to 21shares. The asset manager says activity could support XRP demand through fees, reserves, and bridge transactions.

21shares Sees XRP Demand Growing as XRPL Activity Expands Further

Evernorth has agreed to issue a $30 million convertible note to fund XRP purchases and broader ecosystem activity. The financing remains contingent on its proposed merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II closing during the fourth quarter.

Evernorth Lines Up $30M in Notes for XRP Buys, Ecosystem Activity

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Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 for the first time since early September as spot BTC ETF flows turned positive, adding momentum to a broader risk-on rally.

Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 as Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump Over 6% in Risk-On Rally

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) jumped 6 over the past 24 hours ,briefly touching $1.40 as whale inflows to Binance surged to a six-month high. The sharp price rebound comes after XRP suffered a steep selloff earlier this week following the failed Senate vote to advance the Clarity Act.

XRP Skyrockets 6% as Whale Binance Inflows Hit 6-Month High

XRP is roaring back as Bitcoin claws its way above $800,000 again, but the charts continue to give traders mixed signals.

XRP Surges 6.9% as Bitcoin Rebound Reopens Door to Golden Cross

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has reclaimed $80,000 as Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) shot up 4% Market commentator Bull Theory posted on X that over $170 million in shorts were liquidated in just 60 minutes and $130 billion added to the total crypto market cap in 24 hours. The Wolf of All Streets podcast host Scott Melker said Bitcoin holding at $78,000 through a rate hike and the CLARITY Act's defeat was itself the signal to watch.

Bitcoin Cracks $80,000, Ethereum, XRP Surge 4% on $170M Short Liquidations

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) spot ETFs posted a $5.15 million outflow Thursday, their biggest since Sept. 2, even as exchange reserves fell to a 7-year low.

XRP ETFs Post $5M Outflow as Reserves Hit a 7-Year Low: Bullish or Bearish?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Friday picked up momentum to reclaim $78,000 for the first time in three days, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) followed higher to touch $2,500. XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) climbed above $1.30, while Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) jumped roughly 6%.

Bitcoin Cracks $78,000 and Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin May Be 'About To Explode'

Binance traders now hold more XRP in futures contracts than they did before the Senate sank the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15, even with XRP still about 65% below its all-time high. The Number That Came Back Open interest, i.e.

XRP Open Interest Is Back Above Pre-CLARITY Levels

Payments-focused cryptocurrency XRP (XRP) is on the verge of flashing a major bullish signal as bitcoin's share of the crypto market drops and traders look to alternative coins.

XRP on the brink of a golden cross as focus switches to altcoins

Five XRP Ledger addresses that didn't exist until about a day earlier now hold 100 million XRP each, and every one was created by the same Uphold wallet that filled it. The Alert That Lit up XRP Twitter A burst of posts on Sept.

500 Million XRP Worth $649M Left Uphold for Five Wallets Yesterday

Ether funds shed money for a third straight session even as the token rose, while every major gained and zcash extended its run.

Ether and XRP ETFs post outflows as bitcoin moves above $77,000

Bitcoin traded sideways on Thursday as crypto markets digest the Federal Reserve's 25 basis points rate hike.

Bitcoin Holds $76,000 as Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Spike 2%

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) gained Thursday as Ripple expanded the XRP Ledger into AI-driven payments, adding XRP support to the Machine Payments Protocol co-authored by Stripe and Tempo. Why XRP, RLUSD Could Be Top Developer Choices Ripple released version 1.1 of its XRP Ledger AI Starter Kit, adding support for the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) and the Open Wallet Standard.

XRP Up 3% as Ripple Adds XRP Payments to Stripe, Tempo's AI Standard

XRP derivatives exposure has fallen sharply since late August as traders reduce leveraged positions while aggressive selling continues across spot and perpetual markets. Binance XRP open interest has dropped about 32%, while selling pressure has intensified across centralized exchanges.

XRP Open Interest Plunges 32% on Binance as Spot Sellers Beat Buyers

U.S. bitcoin and ether ETFs lost a combined $520.09 million on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate increase since 2023. XRP, solana and HYPE funds bucked the pressure with modest inflows. Blackrock Leads Bitcoin, Ether ETF Selloff Wall Street's renewed fight against inflation landed squarely on the crypto market on Wednesday, Sept.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $520M as XRP Bucks Fed Rate-Hike Selloff

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) spot ETFs pulled in $3.50 million over two days with zero outflows while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) funds bled $1.11 billion combined. What the ETF Flows Show Franklin Templeton's XRPZ (NYSE:XRPZ) drove the entire Sept.

XRP ETF Inflows Beat Bitcoin, Ethereum Again: What Is Going On?

The update expands support for automated payments in XRP and RLUSD, with tools that let agents pay repeatedly for services and manage wallets across blockchains.

Ripple adds XRP payments to Stripe and Tempo's AI standard in new developer kit

Leading cryptocurrencies lifted late on Wednesday after a House Committee moved forward with a bill to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain After BTC Reserve Bill Advances: Analyst Says He's Not 'Panicking' Despite Rate Hikes — 'Ready for Anything'

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty says XRP's U.S. regulatory status remains clear following years of litigation and federal agency guidance. He pointed to the 2023 federal court ruling and a March SEC-CFTC interpretation naming XRP a digital commodity.

Ripple Says XRP Is Not a Security, Recognized as Digital Commodity

Ripple says the CLARITY Act's failure does not alter XRP's established legal position or disrupt its business. The company is emphasizing continued demand across payments, stablecoins, and institutional markets while broader U.S. crypto legislation remains unresolved. XRP's Position Remains Unchanged After Senate Vote The CLARITY Act failed its Sept.

What CLARITY Act's Failure Means for XRP, Ripple and Investors

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says there is still reason for optimism about U.S. crypto after the CLARITY Act failed to advance, pointing to continued SEC and CFTC rulemaking while stressing that the company's business momentum remains intact.

Ripple CEO Sees Reason for Crypto Optimism After CLARITY Act Defeat

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Circle has opened Arc's public mainnet with 11 founding validators drawn almost entirely from traditional finance. At least two of them are also among Ripple's closest commercial partners.

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