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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.
North Korea Is Infiltrating the Crypto Industry; Diddy Hires Sam Bankman-Fried’s Appeal Lawyer
"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a CoinDesk investigation reveals that crypto firms are unknowingly hiring IT workers from North Korea. Plus, Sean “Diddy” Combs has hired the lawyer who handles Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal and Bitwise registered a trust entity in the state of Delaware, taking a first step at an XRP ETF.
Bitwise Makes XRP ETF Plans Official With SEC Filing
The asset manager's S-1 comes a day after it registered a trust entity with the state of Delaware.
Bitwise Takes a Step Toward XRP ETF
Ripple's XRP barely budged after the Delaware filing was confirmed.
Open Interest in XRP Jumps to Over $1B; Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell Again in September: JPMorgan
"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as open interest in XRP tokens have surged in the past few days amid the hype around Ripple Labs' forthcoming stablecoin RLUSD. Plus, a reorganization plan for bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has gained support from 94% of so-called FTX Dotcom customers and a JPMorgan report shows that bitcoin mining profitability fell for the third straight month.
Open Interest in XRP Zooms to $1B as Ripple Tests RLUSD Stablecoin
Recent activities include minting significant amounts of RLUSD, suggesting the testing phase might be wrapping up or moving into a more active phase of development.
XRP Spikes 8% as Grayscale Launches XRP Trust in the U.S.
The closed-end fund will offer investors exposure to XRP tokens.
Ripple Will Soon Add Ethereum Compatible Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger
The contracts will exist on a sidechain built on XRPL, developers said in a Tuesday post.
Bitcoin Price Falls Below $59K Amid Broad Market Rout; Ether Slumps Almost 10%
Bitcoin hit the lowest price since Aug. 19. It was not immediately clear what sparked the sell-off.
Bitcoin Pops Over $61K, XRP Leads Gains Among Majors
Some traders expect market movements nearer to Friday when Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium.
XRP Bullish Options' Popularity Jump May Be Due to ETF Speculation, Observers Say
Traders have locked in over $2 million in XRP's $1.10 call option listed on Deribit, the highest across all available maturities.
