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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.
Uphold Adds Buy and Sell Options for Ripple's XRP
Digital payments startup Uphold announced Wednesday that it has added support for Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency.
Why Coinbase Won't Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon
Adding new cryptocurrencies is a "top priority" for Coinbase, and it's becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.
Ripple's XRP Might Be the Next Big Crypto Futures Market
A little-known British crypto company has already turned XRP futures into a budding business worth over $30 million a month.
How XRP's Tech Differs from Other Crypto Assets
What is XRP? How is it different from bitcoin? CoinDesk looks at the tech behind the crypto market's third-largest asset.
Twitter Pledges Action on Crypto Scams After Account Bans
It's unclear how Twitter identifies which accounts to penalize for propagating cryptocurrency scams.
XRP Outlook Sours as Coinbase Quashes Listing Rumor
The rumor-driven rally in Ripple's XRP rapidly dissolved after Coinbase said it does not intend to list the cryptocurrency on its platfroms.
'No Decision' on New Assets, Coinbase Says Amid Ripple Rumors
Coinbase announced Monday that it was not adding any new assets to either its GDAX or Coinbase exchange platforms.
How XRP Fits Into Ripple's Payments Products Explained
While interest in XRP continues, confusion remains about how the cryptocurrency interacts with Ripple's products. CoinDesk explains.
Payment Provider Fleetcor to Pilot Ripple's XRP Cryptocurrency
Workforce payment services provider Fleetcor has announced a pilot using xRapid, a product powered by Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency.
Ripple Papers Pledge New Start for $40 Billion XRP
Ripple, the startup behind the world's third-largest cryptocurrency, has released two white papers that it hopes will move the technology forward.
