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.

Tech

Ripple Exec Unveils P2P Payments Platform Using XRP

Craig DeWitt has unveiled the beta release of a personal peer-to-peer payments project that will work in popular web browsers.

By Sebastian SinclairJul 27, 2020

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits 1-Month High; DeFi Value Locked Hits $3.3B

Bitcoin is making gains, Ethereum’s DeFi value grows. (CoinDesk)

By Daniel CawreyJul 23, 2020

Markets

Introducing the CoinDesk 20: The Assets That Matter Most in Crypto

Based on "real volume" from eight reputable exchanges, these 20 digital assets attract most of the sector's legitimate trading activity.

By Lawrence LewitinnJul 8, 2020

Markets

First Mover: XRP Just Isn’t Exciting Crypto Traders This Year

It's been a second straight year of disappointment for the XRP token from Ripple, which has stagnated as other big cryptocurrencies have seen big rallies.

By Daniel Cawrey, Omkar GodboleJun 22, 2020

Markets

Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo Lays Out Why He Thinks XRP Isn't a Security

The fact investors buy XRP for different reasons means it's more like a new form of currency than it is a security, says former CFTC head Christopher Giancarlo.

By Paddy BakerJun 17, 2020