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XRP
XRP is a digital asset and cryptocurrency that was created by Ripple Labs Inc., a technology company specializing in the real-time gross settlement system, currency exchange, and remittance network. XRP operates on an open-source and peer-to-peer decentralized platform that allows for a seamless transfer of money in any form, be it USD, Yen, litecoin, or bitcoin. XRP is often used by Ripple's payment ecosystem, RippleNet, and is increasingly adopted by banks and payment networks as settlement infrastructure technology. As a bridge currency, XRP also provides liquidity for instant cross-border transactions.
Colombia’s Central Bank Partners with Ripple to Explore Blockchain Use Cases
The Latin American country will conduct a pilot to test Ripple's technology for its high-value payments system.
XRP Tumbles 8%, Erasing Price Gains from ‘Hinman Emails’ in Ripple Lawsuit
The token fell to as low as 46.18 cents, its lowest level this month, as crypto markets sold off Wednesday afternoon.
Why William Hinman`s Emails Matter to the XRP Army and the Crypto’s Price
Recently released emails from former SEC director William Hinman have rallied the XRP troops, but the documents are not a smoking gun.
Ripple Does Not Care Whether XRP Is 'Sufficiently Decentralized'
Common interpretations of the so-called Hinman document dump misunderstand Ripple’s legal strategy.
Hinman Emails Reveal 2018 Speech on Ether Drew Input From Multiple SEC Officials
A number of SEC officials deliberated about how clear the famous speech actually was about ETH’s status.
XRP Prices Jump as Hinman Speech Released in Ripple Labs Filing
Hinman suggested in his 2018 speech that bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) were not securities, in his view.
Ripple President Addresses SEC Lawsuit, Metaco Acquisition
Ripple President Monica Long joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments in the blockchain company's ongoing legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Plus, insights on Ripple's acquisition of Swiss-based crypto custody provider Metaco.
XRP Bucks Bitcoin-Led Slide in Majors as SEC Case Tilts in Ripple’s Favor
Ripple has historically maintained a distance from XRP, the token that powers some of its products and the XRP Ledger network.
XRP Jumps as U.S. Judge Denies SEC Motion
XRP token is on the rise after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cannot seal documents tied to former official William Hinman's 2018 speech on crypto and securities to Ripple in the ongoing lawsuit. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
New Order Deals Blow to SEC in Longstanding Procedural Fight Against Ripple
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cannot seal documents tied to former official William Hinman's 2018 speech on crypto and securities to Ripple in the regulator's ongoing lawsuit against the company closely associated with the XRP cryptocurrency. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments surrounding the world of crypto regulation.