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’s General Counsel on the Latest Developments in Legal Saga With the SEC

Ripple General Counsel Stu Alderoty speaks to the hosts of “First Mover” about the latest in the SEC’s ongoing case against Ripple Labs. After two years of litigation, both sides have filed motions saying the federal judge has enough information to make a ruling without taking the case to trial.

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SEC, Ripple Call for Immediate Ruling in Suit Over Whether XRP Sales Violated Securities Laws

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs each want a federal judge to rule either that the crypto company affiliated with the XRP cryptocurrency violated federal securities laws or otherwise dismiss the lawsuit without requiring a lengthy trial. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.

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Confusion From US Regulators; Markets Hit by ‘Vibe-Flation’

U.S. regulators keeping crypto sector on its toes. Bitcoin, Ether decline; memecoins fall back, XRP holds gains. Genesis reshuffles leadership and cuts jobs. Bitcoin miner Stronghold to return mining rigs to cut debt; shares plunge as losses widen.

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BTC and ETH Drop More Than 30% Over the Past Year

Returns over the past year for 14 out of all CoinDesk top 20 assets, the top 20 digital assets based on verifiable dollar volume and exchange listings, illustrate a sea of red. ETH and BTC show more than 30% price declines.

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XRP Rises as Ripple Announces $200M Share Buyback

Blockchain payments company Ripple has announced it bought back $200 million worth of its Series C shares initially issued in December 2019, bringing the firm's total valuation to $15 billion. The native XRP cryptocurrency climbed 3.8% on the news Wednesday morning. "The Hash" discusses the latest in the world of Ripple amid an ongoing regulatory battle with the SEC.

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Ripple cherche à créer une plateforme de création de marché pour XRP: sources

L'entreprise, toujours embourbée dans des poursuites judiciaires aux États-Unis, recrute à Londres et à Singapour.

Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO, speaks at Davos 2020. (CoinDesk)

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Ripple Looking to Build a Market-Making Platform for XRP

Global payments company Ripple is reportedly looking to build a crypto market-making platform and is currently hiring staff in London and Singapore. The company is still mired in legal action in the U.S. "The Hash" hosts digs into the world of market-making, exploring the outlook for Ripple and XRP's price amid ongoing regulatory woes.

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Why Are Altcoins Outperforming Bitcoin?

CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook in response to a chart illustrating altcoins outperforming bitcoin in August. “When you see a chart like this with Cardano and XRP in the top three, that is certainly an indicator of retail froth,” Moore said. Plus, his take on growing institutional interest in crypto.

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Report: Stellar Foundation Eyes Potential Acquisition of MoneyGram

The Stellar Development Foundation, part of the Stellar Network that issues the Stellar Lumens (XLM) token, has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring remittance provider MoneyGram.

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