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XRP Crypto News
Founded in 2012 as OpenCoin, Ripple Labs is the software company developing the XRP (XRP) cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology alongside a suite of payment protocols for streamlined cross-border settlement for financial institutions.
On the Ripple Network, any currency or asset can be used for transactions without relying on XRP, though XRP acts as a bridge between currencies when needed. Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity service utilizes XRP for cross-border transactions, eliminating the need for pre-funded accounts. This approach facilitated partnerships with major entities like Santander, Bank of America and American Express. However, XRP’s role led to legal issues with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which filed a lawsuit in December 2020, accusing Ripple and its executives of illegally selling XRP to investors without proper security registration.
On July 13, 2023, a court ruled that Ripple’s $728.9 million XRP sales to institutional clients constituted unregistered securities sales, giving the SEC a partial victory. Ripple targeted institutional investors, endorsing a speculative value thesis for XRP contingent on blockchain improvements. Further legal proceedings are likely, with Ripple possibly appealing or presenting new arguments against the court’s decision.
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Bitcoin and several altcoins are facing significant selling pressure on rallies, indicating that the bears are still trying to seize control of the market.
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Ripple has partnered with South Africa’s Absa Bank to provide digital asset custody services, expanding its institutional custody network across Africa.
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XRP’s macro outlook remained bullish, with analysts confident that a bullish breakout was possible if key support levels were reclaimed.
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Bitcoin and the major altcoins witnessed solid buying at lower levels, but a sustained relief rally is unlikely as the bears are expected to sell at higher levels.
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XRP’s price recovery followed the market crash, suggesting aggressive buying on the dips in anticipation of further price gains.
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Bitcoin fell below $116,000, but some analysts remain unfazed as they anticipate solid buying to emerge at lower levels.
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XRP price risked a 22% drop to $2.20, fuelled by selling from whales, increased supply on exchanges and a weakening technical structure.
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As part of its cooperation with Bahrain Fintech Bay, Ripple aims to bring its custody solution and RLUSD stablecoin to Bahrain’s financial institutions.
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XRP price held above $2.80 on Thursday, increasing the altcoin’s chances of rallying toward the cup-and-handle pattern’s target above $6.
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XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.
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Bitcoin’s brief pullback from its all-time high has not altered the bullish longer-term view, but bulls will have to swiftly push the price above $126,200 to retain the advantage.
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Seven spot XRP ETF rulings and Ripple’s bank charter decision hit in October 2025. Discover why funds see XRP as Wall Street’s dark horse.