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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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops to $36.3K as DeFi Jumps to $32B on Ether FOMO

The amount of crypto in USD values locked in decentralized finance has reached $32.8 billion, a new high.

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Finance

Japan’s SBI Adds XRP to Cryptocurrency Lending Service

Users of SBI's cryptocurrency exchange can lend XRP for a return of 0.1% per annum.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises to $35.8K, Ether Hits New High and DeFi Crosses $28B Locked

The last time bitcoin’s closing price was under $30,000 was Jan. 1, according to CoinDesk 20 data.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trading Tepidly at $33.7K While SushiSwap Eats Raw Market Share

The investor spotlight is now shining on DeFi tokens and trading.

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Finance

Blockchain Bites: The 'Silver Lining' for Bitcoin

XRP and silver went viral – showing mind-meld market mechanics are still in play – though both hit limits.

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XRP Pump Fails to Materialize as Price Crashes 40% From Day's High

The hefty drop comes despite a community buying effort scheduled for this morning.

XRP prices for the last 12 hours.

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First Mover: Silver Is the New GameStop as Musk's #Bitcoin Stalls

As bitcoin trades in a range, traders are studying the "Grayscale premium" and watching traditional markets for clues to the next market move.

Reddit traders are reportedly turning their sights from GameStop to the silver market. But what's next for bitcoin?

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XRP Erases SEC-Led Drop as Supporters Pump Price Over $0.60

XRP has more than reversed the late December drop prompted by an SEC lawsuit against Ripple.

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XRP Posted Biggest Single-Day Gain in 3 Years in a Coordinated Buying Attack

The double-digit price rise was likely fueled by members of a Telegram-based group called Buy & Hold XRP

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bumps to $38.6K While DeFi Exchanges Hit $50B

Crypto spot volumes rose to the second-highest level in over a month.

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