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 is set to transform the XRP Ledger with a major enhancement that brings Ethereum-compatible smart contracts into the ecosystem via a new sidechain. What Happened: This upgrade will allow the ledger, which primarily facilitates simple financial transactions, to now support complex decentralized applications like exchanges and token issuance.

Ripple Expands XRP Ledger With Ethereum-Compatible Smart Contracts Via Sidechain

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed Japan's potential in blockchain technology with Japanese lawmaker Taira Masaaki during XRP Community Day. Garlinghouse praised Japan's commitment to advancing crypto, highlighting the country's “clear frameworks and constructive policy” that encourage innovation while ensuring consumer protection.

Ripple CEO: Japan's Leaders Committed to Advancing Crypto and Blockchain Technology

Ripple chairman Chris Larsen, along with other business leaders in the US, is reportedly endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president. According to a new report by CNBC, Larsen is endorsing Harris over former president Donald Trump alongside 87 other current and former corporate executives.

Ripple Chairman Chris Larsen Endorses Kamala Harris for President in New Letter With American CEOs: Report

A judge is partially granting a motion by Coinbase that would force the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to produce critical documents. Last month, Coinbase filed the motion to procure the documents related to its previous communication with crypto issuers because they believe the regulatory body's enforcement actions have been inconsistent.

Judge Partially Grants Coinbase Motion in Compelling SEC To Produce Key Documents, Cites Ripple Case in Order

Eighty-eight business leaders, including Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, in a new letter shared by CNBC on Friday. Some crypto investors are puzzled by Larsen's move, given the Biden administration's stringent regulatory stance on cryptocurrency and its ongoing lawsuit against Ripple. The U.S.

Kamala Harris Gains Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen's Endorsement

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The bitcoin price has dropped below a key resistance level as the crypto market crashes under $2 trillion

‘Extreme Fear' And Fed Panic And Spark Sudden $2 Trillion Crypto Price Crash—Hitting Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Solana, XRP And Dogecoin

The news follows the firm's CEO Brad Garlinghouse urging Harris to take an open-minded approach to crypto regulation.

Ripple Labs Co-Founder Chris Larsen Backs Kamala Harris

A judge has agreed to delay enforcing the $125 million civil penalty imposed on Ripple, cracking open the door for a potential appeal in the payment firm's longstanding legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Judge Agrees To Delay $125,000,000 Penalty in SEC v. Ripple Lawsuit, Opening the Door to a Possible Appeal

A key executives with ties to the cryptocurrency firm Ripple have publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign, according to a report from CNBC.

Ripple Executives Endorse Kamala Harris for 2024 Presidential Campaign

Chris Larsen's endorsement comes as Ripple has emerged as one of the biggest donors in the 2024 U.S. elections.

Ripple Co-Founder Among Kamala Harris' New Corporate Endorsers

Blockchain platform Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) joined a group of 88 current and former top executives endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The support of Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, is noteworthy given Ripple's recent legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Ripple Co-Founder Backs Kamala Harris While Crypto Regulatory Debates Continue

The digital assets market is experiencing a wave of new stablecoin launches by various technology and cryptocurrency companies, and even a state, in spite of concerns about their limited use and chances of survival. What Happened: A Financial Times report on Thursday revealed that blockchain-based payments company Ripple Labs, lender Banking Circle, cryptocurrency firm Paxos International, and Hong Kong's IDA have recently unveiled plans for their own stablecoins.

Trump's Crypto Project, Ripple, State Of Wyoming Join The Queue Amid Stablecoin Surge: What's Behind The Frenzy?

Ripple's chief legal officer has accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of fabricating the term “crypto asset security.” Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty says the term has no legal basis and “is nowhere to be found in any statute.” “The SEC needs to stop trying to deceive judges by using it.

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Blasts SEC, Says Regulator Fabricated ‘Crypto Asset Security' Term

Brad Garlinghouse made a “gentleman's bet” that Gary Gensler's time as SEC Chair will end, regardless of how the U.S. election unfolds.

Ripple CEO Predicts SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Exit, Whoever Wins Election

The RLUSD will be fully backed by U.S. dollar assets, tested with enterprise partners, and will operate on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchain.

Ripple USD Stablecoin Could be Issued in 'Weeks, Not Months': Garlinghouse

Garlinghouse also criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler's enforcement approach, saying what happened to OpenSea is ‘unfortunate.'

Ripple CEO says new stablecoin ‘very close' to launch, rules out US IPO

Yonsei University in South Korea has joined Ripple's University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), becoming the 58th global partner and the 12th in the Asia Pacific region. This partnership aims to drive innovation in blockchain research across various disciplines, including artificial intelligence, finance, information systems, and management.

Yonsei University Joins Ripple's UBRI to Advance Blockchain Research in South Korea

The contracts will exist on a sidechain built on XRPL, developers said in a Tuesday post.

Ripple Will Soon Add Ethereum Compatible Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger

The chief legal officer of the crypto firm Ripple is publicly issuing a challenge to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Yesterday, the CEO of the world's largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, Devin Finzer of OpenSea, announced that the SEC had slapped OpenSea with a Wells Notice.

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty Challenges SEC OpenSea NFT Wells Notice, Citing 1976 Art Gallery Ruling

The price of XRP (XRP) continues to trend sideways although it has dipped below the moving average lines.

XRP Falls Above $0.55 Due To The Strong Rejection

Financial comparison platform Finder has updated its XRP price prediction for 2024 based on input from a panel of fintech experts. The panel's average prediction for XRP is $0.66 this year, with the forecast suggesting it could rise to $1.05 by the end of 2025 and reach $2.

Finder's Experts Forecast Potential Surge in XRP Price

The chief legal officers at Kraken and Ripple have weighed in on the Federal Court for the Northern District of California's recent decision in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against Kraken. “Another court, this time in the Kraken case, confirms there's no such thing as a ‘crypto asset security.

Ripple, Kraken Legal Chiefs Weigh in on Court Decision in SEC's Crypto Securities Lawsuit

A closely followed crypto analyst is saying that XRP is showing potential for a massive breakout. In a new video update, crypto strategist Jason Pizzino tells his 332,000 YouTube subscribers that XRP, the token used to operate Ripple Labs' payments platform, could soar to as high as $3.

XRP Has the Potential To Surge Higher, Says Crypto Analyst Jason Pizzino – But There's a Catch

Ripple coin or XRP (XRP) price has maintained its sideways trend above the moving average lines.

XRP Continues To Move Below The $0.64 Barrier

On Wednesday, Public Citizen warned large crypto donations may influence lawmakers to weaken regulations, possibly putting consumers at risk.

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