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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.
Ripple Pledges to Lock Up $14 Billion in XRP Cryptocurrency
Reacting to concerns that Ripple might flood the market with billions in XRP, the company will voluntarily put the funds behind clock and key.
Use or Speculation: What's Driving Ripple's Price to All-Time Highs?
Is XRP's recent price rally the result of Ripple's recent progress or 'pump and dump' traders? Ripple's CEO weighs in.
Ripple Prices Rise to Hit 2-Year High
The price of XRP, the cryptocurrency underlying the Ripple network, hit a two-year high earlier today.
Follow the Leader: Analyzing Cryptocurrency Price Correlations
Is there a correlation between the price movements of bitcoin and other digital currencies? CoinDesk dives into these relationships.
Ripple Prices Surge to 4-Month High
The price of Ripple's XRP token surged to a more-than four-month high overnight, sparking trader notice.
Bitstamp to Launch New Ripple Trading Pairs
Bitstamp is launching new markets for Ripple’s XRP digital asset, offering trading pairs for USD and euros.
Not Just Bitcoin: The Top 7 Cryptocurrencies All Gained in 2016
CoinDesk contributor Frederick Reese gives an overview of trends in the digital currency and digital asset markets during 2016.
The Case for Ripple in the Age of Big Bank Blockchains
CoinDesk profiles distributed ledger startup Ripple's recent market strategy for XRP, the digital asset, in the face of new competitors.
Ripple: Distributed Ledger Tech Can Save Banks 42% on Payments
A new Ripple Labs report claims banks using XRP as a bridge currency could save up to 42% on costs today.
Japan's SBI Holdings Teams With Ripple to Launch New Company
SBI Holdings, the financial services business division of Japan’s SBI Group, has announced it is creating a new company with Ripple.
