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.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared why he sees XRP as unique, pointing to its speed, low cost, scalability, and long-running community support. He cited three-to-five-second settlement, fractions-of-a-penny transaction costs, and more than 4 billion completed transactions.

Why Is XRP Unique? Ripple CEO Explains What Makes XRP Stand Out

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) has gone nowhere this month, continuing a consolidation that began in February. It has remained range-bound between support and resistance levels of $1.2753 and $1.6050 over this period, despite spot XRP ETFs being on track for their best month of the year.

XRP Price Stagnates As Spot Ripple ETFs Heads For Best Month In 2026

Canary XRP ETF reported 212.6 million XRP, valued at about $305 million, as its latest holdings update followed a quarterly SEC filing. The trust's disclosures showed rising token holdings, spot-only exposure, and valuation pressure tied to XRP's price action.

Canary XRP ETF Reports 213 Million XRP Holdings Worth $305 Million

The token jumped 5% after a Senate committee moved the market-structure bill forward, reviving hopes that legal clarity can pull deeper institutional money into XRP products.

XRP beat bitcoin gains as CLARITY Act advanced, but a real bullrun still needs Congress

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A long-skewed liquidation cascade flushed leverage across the major tokens overnight, with the move tracking a global bond selloff and the worst session for U.S. stocks since March.

Crypto longs lose $500 million as bitcoin slides to $78,000, SOL and XRP down 5%

XRP Ledger activity climbed as XRP cleared $1.54, with Santiment reporting 48,453 active wallets and the strongest network growth reading since March. The surge pointed to renewed participation as price momentum returned. XRP Ledger Activity Rises as Price Tests $1.55 The XRP Ledger posted its strongest 24-hour activity since March after XRP moved above $1.

XRP Ledger Activity Jumps as Price Tests $1.55, Large Wallets Set Record

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Bitcoin slipped back below $80,000 on Friday as traders locked in profits and broader crypto sentiment cooled. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 46, keeping sentiment in neutral territory despite renewed volatility across major cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin Drops To $79,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pull Back Gains But Trader Says 'Not A Panic Level'

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) spiked to $1.55 following the CLARITY Act passing the Senate Banking Committee before pulling back below $1.45 Whales Hold 45.83 Billion XRP Tokens Wallets holding at least 10 million XRP now control 45.83 billion tokens worth $68.5 billion, representing 68.5% of circulating supply. This marks the highest whale concentration since May 2018, signaling major holders are accumulating rather than distributing into strength.

XRP Surged As The CLARITY Act Advanced—And Now It's Down 2%: What Is Happening?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) could be preparing for a "macro wave three" breakout if Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) confirms a move above key resistance near the $94,000 region. Why Bulls Are Watching BTC Closely In a May 14 podcast, trader Cryptoinsightuk tied his bullish thesis to a combination of macro catalysts, including ongoing crypto regulation efforts, improving U.S.-China relations and shifting Federal Reserve leadership expectations.

XRP's Next Major Rally Could Depend On Bitcoin Going To $94,000, Analyst Says

XRP stayed pinned below resistance even as derivatives activity surged ahead of a key Senate vote that could formally reinforce the token's commodity status.

XRP gives back gains after Senate crypto bill sparks 5% rally

Bitcoin hovers near $80,000 as improving regulatory momentum surrounding the Clarity Act helped strengthen institutional sentiment across crypto markets. Bitcoin ETFs saw $131.3 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $5.7 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $80,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Edge Higher As Clarity Act Boosts Institutional Optimism

Crypto majors bid higher Friday after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a 15-9 bipartisan vote, with XRP and dogecoin leading the cohort even as broader risk assets sold off on Trump's comments that the US does not need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

XRP, DOGE surge 5%, bitcoin above $81,000 as CLARITY Act clears Senate banking panel

Leading cryptocurrencies were up in the green on Thursday after the Clarity Act passed the Senate Banking Committee on a bipartisan vote.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump After Crypto Act Passes Key Senate Vote: Analyst Says BTC 'Positioned' For A Rebound Toward $86,000

David Schwartz warned XRP Ledger users about rising airdrop and giveaway scams targeting the community. The Ripple CTO Emeritus said impersonators on Instagram, Telegram, and other platforms are likely scammers.

Ripple's Schwartz Warns XRP Users to Stay Safe From Giveaway Scams

XRP rallied as buyers pushed the token to fresh session highs, extending gains after a breakout from consolidation. The move came alongside expanding volume, elevated momentum readings, and optimism after the Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act, which Ripple publicly supported. XRP Breakout Signals Renewed Bullish Momentum At 2:27 p.m.

XRP Hits Session Highs as CLARITY Act Advances to Full Senate

Bitcoin climbed back above $81,000 after the Senate Banking committee advanced the Clarity Act, helping boost optimism around improving crypto regulation and institutional adoption.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Up 2%, XRP Skyrockets 6% On Clarity Act Advancement

The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee 15-9 Thursday, sending crypto stocks and tokens surging. Democrats Split On Crypto Bill The vote received bipartisan support, with Democratic Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) breaking ranks to vote in favor alongside all Republican committee members.

CLARITY Act Passes Senate Banking Committee, Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum Surge 2%

CME Group is preparing Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures tied to a cryptocurrency basket led by bitcoin, ether, and XRP. The financially settled products would come in micro-sized and larger-sized versions designed for regulated market exposure.

CME Launching Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures Led by BTC, ETH, XRP

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse renewed his pitch for XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) at the XRP Las Vegas conference, coinciding with the launch of an XRP trading pair on a Moscow exchange. Speed, Cost, And Scalability Make XRP Different Garlinghouse said the earliest inventors of XRP Ledger had been contributors to the core of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and saw an opportunity to build something specialized to solve a payments problem.

Ripple CEO Breaks Down XRP In 60 Seconds: 'What Makes XRP Unique Is

XRP outperformed major tokens during a volatile session, with a late volume burst pushing price back toward resistance that has capped rallies for weeks.

XRP edges higher while bitcoin, ether and dogecoin slip, keeping focus on $1.49 breakout zone

Stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets and AI-powered payments are rapidly pushing crypto deeper into mainstream finance, according to industry experts. Stablecoins Becoming Institutional Infrastructure Speaking during a panel discussion on the Coindesk podcast, Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) CEO Richard Teng and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) Foundation President Lily Liu pointed to stablecoins, tokenization and AI infrastructure as major long-term growth drivers for the crypto industry.

Ripple CEO, Industry Experts Agree: Watch These 3 Catalysts For Crypto Adoption

Bitcoin trades below $80,000 on Thursday morning as hotter-than-expected U.S. producer inflation data weakened expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Bitcoin ETFs saw $635.2 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $36.3 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Below $80,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide As Hot PPI Data Hits Rate Cut Hopes

Ripple and crypto industry leaders backed the Senate's CLARITY Act ahead of a key markup, citing clearer rules, stronger consumer protections, and U.S. leadership. Ripple's legal chief cited a report estimating 67 million Americans hold crypto.

Ripple Supports CLARITY Act—Garlinghouse Says ‘This Is the Moment'

Leading cryptocurrencies slipped on Wednesday as the Senate Banking Committee gears up to vote on the Clarity Act. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Fall, But Dogecoin Gains Ahead Of Crypto Act Markup In Senate: This Analyst Is Bracing For More BTC Pain Ahead

Bitcoin slipped below $80,000 on Wednesday as crypto markets turned cautious ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated U.S. Senate Banking Committee markup meeting on the Clarity Act.

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