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.


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Ripple Price Outlook Positive on Korean Volume, Analyst Prediction

Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency has gained 10 percent in the last 24 hours amid keen Asian trading and bullish price predictions.

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100 and Counting: Ripple Adds New Members to Distributed Ledger Network

Ripple has added nine new members to cross-border payment solution RippleNet, bringing the number of clients over 100.

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Ripple Price Consolidates, But Could It 'Swell' Higher?

Price action and historical analysis suggests brighter days ahead for the XRP/USD exchange rate.

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Ripple's XRP Price Climbs 40% on Surge in Korean Trading

The price of XRP, the cryptocurrency of the Ripple network, rose more than 40% today.

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Ripple Confirms China Expansion Plans, Shoots Down Alibaba Rumor

Rumors are flying about Ripple's China expansion. Ripple elaborated on plans for the country, and shut down speculation they're working with Alibaba.

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Ripple Reports Uptick in Investor XRP Interest as Sales Triple in Q2

A new report from Ripple suggests institutional investors are increasingly interested in its native cryptocurrency.

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Ripple's Distributed Ledger Network Passes 50-Validator Milestone

Swift competitor Ripple has grown its network to include nearly 60 validator nodes for ensuring the accuracy of the network.

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Ripple's XRP: Giving the Third-Largest Cryptocurrency a Second Look

Amidst a broader uptick in interest in crypto assets, is XRP worth a look? A long-time bitcoin investor shares his view.

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Bitcoin Price Hits 10-Day Low As Crypto Markets Tumble

Bitcoin prices continued to edge lower Wednesday after setting a new all-time high. Other cryptocurrencies saw a similar shift into the red.

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A Counterargument to the Value Proposition of Ripple's XRP Token

With the price of Ripple's XRP rising, Factom's Piotr Piasecki offers a valuation based on the underlying protocol and the token's desired utility.

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