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 cryptographer J. Ayo Akinyele says he's pushing to make the XRP Ledger (XRPL) the “first choice for institutions seeking innovation and trust” — and to do it with privacy-first tooling.

Ripple Engineer Says XRP Ledger Aims to Be Institutions' First Choice for Innovation and Trust

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Bitcoin is back above $122,000, closing in on its first all-time high break since August. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $122,529.00 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,513.96 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $233.19 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.04 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2597 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001268 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 145,004 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $556.48 million.

Bitcoin Rebounds To $122,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Into Weekend

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up 1.5% on Friday, consolidating within a tightening triangle as investors assessed Ripple's leadership shakeup, Japan's institutional lending push and approaching U.S. ETF deadlines. XRP Price Squeezes Into Triangle Ahead Of $3 Breakout XRP Key Technical Levels (Source: TradingView) XRP is holding near $3.02 after September's volatility repeatedly tested both trendline resistance and ascending support.

XRP Up 1% As It Faces Its Biggest Test Ahead Of ETF Deadline

Bitcoin is holding above $120,000 on Friday morning as the U.S. government remains in shutdown. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $120,304.71 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,474.50 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $230.15 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.03 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2556 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001239 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 147,934 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $401.39 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Remain Strong As ETF Flows Reach $900 Million

XRP extended gains above $3.00 as institutional desks pressed bids into elevated volumes, confirming a short-term floor near $2.99. Japan's SBI lending rollout and a pending U.S. ETF decision cycle framed the move, with resistance capping at $3.10 after heavy prints.

XRP Gains 3% as SBI Lending and ETF Catalyst Drive Flows

Ripple is donating $1.3 million worth of its Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin to kick off funding for the new project.

Ripple Launches New UC Berkeley Center for Digital Assets

Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks rose higher on Thursday, as investors shrugged off government shutdown concerns. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

Bitcoin Breaks $121,000; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Also Extend Gains: Analytics Firm Says BTC Rally To $130,000 'Appears Realistic'

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is unlocking a new era of financial access in Africa, driving faster payments, beating inflation, and bridging banking gaps with blockchain precision.

Ripple Highlights RLUSD's Role in Africa's Breakaway From Legacy Finance Chains

Bitcoin surged above $120,000 on Thursday, hitting its highest valuation since the start of August. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $120,796.57 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,503.90 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $232.23 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.07 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2593 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001268 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 137,574 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $448.47 million.

Bitcoin Surpasses $120,000 As XRP Hits $3, Ethereum, Dogecoin Surge

Vivopower has closed a $19 million equity raise at a premium to market, signaling strong institutional support for its XRP-focused treasury strategy. The funds will be used to scale its XRP holdings and retire debt.

Vivopower Secures $19 Million Equity Raise to Expand XRP Treasury

XRP is pumping again. Prediction market traders are leaning bullish, but the charts suggest any celebrations might be premature.

XRP Reclaims Crucial Price Support: Can Bulls Hold the Line?

Ripple‘s XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) touched the key $3 level, which comes after the announcement that CTO David Schwartz will step back from day-to-day responsibilities while continuing to serve on Ripple's board. What Happened: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse praised Schwartz as a visionary crypto pioneer, highlighting his monumental contributions to Ripple, the XRP Ledger, and the broader blockchain ecosystem.

XRP Hits $3 As Ripple CTO David Schwartz Announces Retreat From Daily Company Involvement

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CME Group started offering Bitcoin futures in 2017.

CME Group Eyes 24/7 Trading on Options and Futures Ahead of XRP, Solana Debut

XRP's Price is hovering at $2.98 on Oct. 2, 2025—up 0.8% today—while traders test the rails between stubborn support and a tantalizing breakout band. XRP Charts Show Key Resistance as Market Cap Hits $178B XRP's market cap sits at $178.2 billion, and the coin's posture is confident, not cocky.

XRP Price Hovers at $2.98 as Bulls Probe $3.10 Breakout

The XRP price is falling below the moving average lines but has found support above the $2.70 mark.

XRP Recovers Above Its $2.70 Low

Bitcoin has hit its highest price in two months by surging above $118,000 on early Thursday morning. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $118,705.11 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,382.63 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $225.07 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.99 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2579 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001261 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 106,691 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $357.41 million.

Bitcoin Hits 2-Month At $118,000 High, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rocket Higher

VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ:VVPR) shares are marginally lower in Thursday's pre-market trading, following a double-digit surge on a $19 million equity raise to support its XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) treasury strategy. VivoPower Raises Equity To Boost XRP Treasury The stock slid 0.78% after-hours, a minor pullback after rallying 14% during Tuesday's regular trading session.

VivoPower Shares Rally 14% After Announcing $19 Million Equity Raise To Boost XRP Treasury — Stock Sees Slight Pullback Pre-Market

The Nasdaq-listed firm said it closed the equity raise at a 34% premium to the prior day's market closing price.

VivoPower shares jump after further $19 million raise to scale XRP treasury strategy

A U.S. government shutdown and fresh stress in Japan's bond market failed to derail digital assets this week, as traders positioned for looser global liquidity conditions.

XRP, DOGE Zoom Higher as U.S. Shutdowns, Japan Bond Slowdown Charge Bitcoin Appetite

XRP surged to fresh highs after Japan's SBI unveiled an institutional lending initiative, igniting volumes above 160M and lifting price through key resistance. Buyers defended $2.93 multiple times as flows consolidated, with the October 18 ETF decision window now framing the next breakout test toward $3.00.

XRP Jumps 5% as SBI Lending Program and ETF Countdown Fuel Rally

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) gained momentum on Wednesday amid a broader cryptocurrency market rally. XRP Wipes Away Losses The third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization popped over 5% in the last 24 hours, while its trading volume jumped 36.65% to $6.63 billion.

XRP Spikes 5% As Whales Scoop Up $740 Million Worth Of Crypto: Open Interest, Trading Volume Also Jump

Leading cryptocurrencies jumped alongside stocks on Wednesday, as investors looked past government shutdown concerns. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Shrug Off Shutdown Concerns: Analytics Firm Projects BTC's Q4 Surge to $160,000–$200,000

Ripple's leadership evolution is reinforcing long-term confidence as David Schwartz transitions from CTO to board member, ensuring XRP innovation, stability, and strategic continuity remain firmly in focus.

Ripple CTO Steps Back With XRPL Vision Intact and XRP Community Ties Unbroken

Cryptocurrencies surged on Wednesday, with Bitcoin convincingly surpassing the $117,000 mark. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $117,462.92 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,319.33 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $219.53 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.94 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2468 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001233 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 126,124 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $519.11 million.

Bitcoin Hits $117,000, Ethereum, XRP Unbothered By Government Shutdown

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

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