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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Breaking Down the Crypto Trends in South Korea

Matrixport's Head of Research and Strategy, Markus Thielen, joins "First Mover" to discuss crypto asset evaluation and trends in the Korean market, focusing trading activities on crypto exchange Upbit and the recent surge in XRP token.

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Analyst Takes a Closer Look at XRP and Overall Volumes on Korean Markets

XRP has rallied more than 30% over the past month and was among the top performers in March. Kaiko data shows that this move seems to be driven by retail demand in Korean markets, with large traders taking profit while smaller traders were mostly buying. Kaiko Senior Research Analyst Dessislava Aubert breaks down the data.

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XRP's Rally in Last Month Was Led by Retail Investors: Kaiko

XRP has risen over 30% in the last month, outperforming other top digital assets, including bitcoin (BTC). Kaiko Senior Research Analyst Dessislava Aubert breaks down the driving forces behind the rally, focusing on the Korean retail investors.

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XRP Trading Volumes Spike to Billions of Dollars on South Korean Crypto Exchanges

Trading volumes for XRP spiked to billions of dollars on UpBit, Bithumb and Korbit, three of Korea’s top exchanges by volume, on the back of the token's 26% rise in the past week. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker explains the driving force behind the surge. Plus, new insights on the potential crypto regulatory framework happening in Hong Kong.

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XRP Climbs for a Second Day

XRP tokens jumped for a second straight day, adding as much as 11% in the past 24 hours. They were buoyed by speculation that the classification of bitcoin and ether (ETH) as commodities in the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) suit against Binance might mean XRP tokens are classified as commodities as well. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman discusses the recent surge and why DeFi protocols could provide investors with "downside protections."

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XRP Touches Five-Month High as Some Point to Bitcoin Commodities Mention

XRP tokens surged as much as 8% over the past 24 hours following a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filing against prominent crypto exchange Binance. However, a part of the bullish outlook came as some in the community said the classification of major tokens as a commodity in the CFTC filing against Binance could mean XRP tokens were, too, commodities instead of a security, as alleged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the ongoing Ripple v. SEC case.

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XRP Touches Five-Month High, Bucking Market-Wide Decline

XRP tokens surged to a five-month high in the past 24 hours to buck a market-wide decline following a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filing against Binance. However, a part of the bullish outlook came as some in the community said the classification of major tokens as a commodity in the CFTC filing against Binance could mean XRP tokens were, too, commodities instead of a security, as alleged by the SEC in the ongoing Ripple v. SEC case. DFD Partners President Bilal Little shares his analysis.

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Celsius Secures Court Approval to Process Certain Customer Withdrawals, Flare Token Airdrop

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network secured approval to process certain customer withdrawals, several court orders filed on Tuesday show. The U.S. bankruptcy court also authorized eligible XRP holders to receive Flare tokens due under a prior agreement.

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Crypto Market Very Top-Down Oriented Right Now: Analyst

Fairlead Strategies Founder and Managing Partner Katie Stockton dives into the weekly XRP chart and explains why the market is very top-down oriented at the moment. Plus, her predictions on the initial support level for bitcoin (BTC) at $15,600.

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SEC Doesn't Have the Power to Remake the Law, Only Congress Can Do That: Ripple General Counsel

Ripple General Counsel Stu Alderoty speaks to the hosts of "First Mover" about the latest in the SEC's ongoing case against Ripple Labs. Alderoty said the SEC is "seeking to remake the law, and they don't have the power to remake the law. Only Congress can remake the law."

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