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.

BlackRock has made bold moves into bitcoin and ether ETFs, but on Friday the asset manager said it had no immediate plans to file for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), dashing the community's hopes that its entry could help extend XRP's 2025 rally.

U.S. Spot XRP ETFs: Five Possible Reasons Behind BlackRock's Hesitation to File for One

A Nasdaq-listed company is making history with a $100 million bet on Ripple shares and XRP tokens, delivering unprecedented dual crypto-equity exposure for investors. First US-Listed Company to Offer Shareholders Both Ripple Equity and XRP Token Exposure Vivopower International Plc (Nasdaq: VVPR) announced on Aug.

XRP and Ripple Shares Anchor Vivopower's Breakthrough Dual-Asset Strategy

Speculation over a potential spot XRP ETF is electrifying crypto markets as legal clarity, institutional momentum and soaring prediction odds fuel hopes for a landmark investment product.

Blackrock Clarifies XRP ETF Stance as Traders Double Down on Approval Odds

Ripple's legal chief warns a hidden barrier threatens crypto's next breakthrough, yet reveals the precise spark that could unleash an unstoppable wave of global adoption.

Ripple Legal Chief Unveils Hidden Risk That Could Stall Crypto's Next Big Break

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This is a technical analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

2 Charts Signal Caution to XRP Bulls, as Bitcoin Awaits Breakout and Ether Goes Bonkers

U.S. president Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will make it easier for 401(k) retirement accounts—which hold a combined $12.

Trump Just Dropped A $12.2 Trillion Crypto Price Bombshell—Sending Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Sharply Higher

The price of Ripple (XRP) has regained positive momentum after being trapped between moving average lines.

XRP Fluctuates Below The $3.40 Mark

On August 7, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced an official close to its years-long legal dispute against Ripple Labs. The SEC and Ripple formally ended the case by filing a joint stipulation to dismiss their respective appeals in the Second Circuit.

Ripple and SEC End Legal Fight With Joint Dismissal of Appeals

XRP slides through key levels in a high-volume selloff before stabilizing at major support, with regulatory clarity now in place after the Ripple-SEC settlement.

Ripple-SEC Settlement Rally Cools as XRP Drops 5% on Profit-Taking

XRP is surging into the spotlight as institutional demand accelerates, with SBI positioning for gold-and-crypto ETF ambitions amid mounting speculation and growing anticipation for Japan's regulatory approval.

SBI Clarifies XRP ETF Status With Filing Timed For Regulatory Breakthrough

XRP is surging into corporate balance sheets as landmark regulatory clarity ignites global adoption, driving massive treasury commitments and signaling a powerful shift in institutional crypto strategy. Corporate Giants Accelerate XRP Adoption Amid Landmark Regulatory Clarity Amina Bank published its latest Crypto Market Monitor report on Aug.

XRP Gains Ground in Corporate Treasuries as Institutional Demand Surges

On Aug. 8, data from Polymarket revealed that the chances of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission greenlighting a Ripple ETF soared to almost 90%. End of Legal Battle Removes Key Hurdle The odds of the U.S.

XRP ETF Approval Odds Soar to 90% After Ripple-SEC Legal Battle Ends

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher, driven by high institutional and retail interest, supported by optimistic regulatory developments. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,439.73 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,051.48 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $177.78 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.29 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2277 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001321 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transactions decreased by 2.4% and grew 15.7%, respectively, in a single day.

Bitcoin Holds $116,000, Ethereum Breaches $4,000, XRP Flashes Golden Cross – What's Next?

The tailwinds remain “incredibly strong” for Bitcoin, according to Hashdex Head of Global Markets Insights Gerry O'Shea.

Dogecoin, XRP Lead Altcoins as Bitcoin Dominance Falls

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Markets are pumping on another pro-crypto Trump executive order. Will it last?

Another Trump Pump Sends Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin Flying: What Happens Next?

The close of Ripple's years-long lawsuit signaled the potential for big firms such as BlackRock to try their hand at proposing a spot XRP ETF.

How Ripple's years-long SEC lawsuit coming to an end affects, or doesn't, the XRP ETF race

XRP's derivatives markets are seeing a significant uptick in activity Friday, with futures open interest (OI) climbing and options data revealing a strong bullish bias. Binance and Bitget Lead XRP Futures Action as OI Climbs As of 12:30 p.m. Eastern time on Aug. 8, 2025, XRP is trading at $3.

Futures and Options Markets Reflect Aggressive XRP Trading Strategies

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

The Daily: Ripple and SEC end legal battle as XRP price jumps, Jack Dorsey's Block hits $1 billion in bitcoin holdings, and more

The SEC suing Ripple in 2020 prompted the XRP Army to mobilize, and now it's stronger than ever and celebrating its victory.

XRP Army Celebrates Being on 'Right Side of History' as SEC's Ripple Lawsuit Ends

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it ended its case accusing Ripple Labs of selling unregistered securities, leaving a $125 million fine intact and ending one of the cryptocurrency industry's highest-profile lawsuits.

SEC ends lawsuit against Ripple, company to pay $125 million fine

The blockchain payments firm Ripple says it has agreed to acquire the stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure platform Rail for $200 million. In a statement, Ripple says it is acquiring the Toronto-based Rail amid rising demand for transactions involving stablecoins – cryptocurrencies pegged to another asset such as the US dollar.

Ripple To Gobble Up Payments Platform Rail for $200,000,000 To Support Transactions via XRP and RLUSD Stablecoin

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) rallied 8% in a single day after Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officially ended their years-long legal battle. The settlement drew heavy trading activity, with many traders calling it a turning point for the token.

XRP Surges 8% As Ripple-SEC Case Concludes — Traders Ancitipate Multi-Phase Rally

Cryptocurrency markets advanced Friday morning, fueled by favorable regulatory developments that spurred ETF inflows and strengthened institutional adoption sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,832.44 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,908.71 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $177.28 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.32 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2231 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001294 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows that Bitcoin and Ethereum large transactions decreased by 2.4% and dropped 15.7%, respectively, in a single day.

Bitcoin Steadies Above $116,000 As XRP, Dogecoin Surge On Regulatory Boost, ETF Inflows

Crypto bulls are eyeing $120,000 for BTC and $4,000 for ETH after this week delivered bullish cues across ETF flows and macro, an analyst says.

Crypto markets edge higher as ETF inflows return; policy updates and Ripple case closure add tailwinds

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XRP spikes 10%, XLM and LINK follow with double-digit rallies as Ripple's multi-year battle with the SEC ends.

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