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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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In Failed Bitfinex Exploit Attempt, Billions in XRP Moved
The failed token transfers spooked some market watchers as they amounted to nearly half of XRP’s $30 billion market capitalization.
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Solana Leapfrogs XRP as Fifth-Largest Crypto, Spurred by Meme Coin Mania
SOL is trading at a 20-month high on the back of a bustling DeFi ecosystem and meme coin mania.
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La Vaun, the artist behind the NFT.
La Vaun: Envisioning Brad Garlinghouse as 'This Strategic Commander'
The artist made an NFT of the Ripple Labs CEO for our Most Influential package.
La Vaun, the artist behind the NFT.

Judge Analisa Torres (Mason Webb/CoinDesk)
Analisa Torres: The Judge Who Gave Ripple and XRP Hope
The U.S. District judge's partial ruling in favor of Ripple regarding XRP could create a precedent the crypto industry can come back to over and over.
Judge Analisa Torres (Mason Webb/CoinDesk)

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse (La Vaun)
Brad Garlinghouse Is 2023's Comeback King With XRP's Win Over SEC
Ripple's CEO emerged triumphant this year in legal cases with big implications for crypto's future. He couldn't have done it without the XRP Army.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse (La Vaun)

Fake BlackRock XRP Filing Reported to Delaware Department of Justice
Fake BlackRock XRP Filing Reported to Delaware Department of Justice
Delaware's Department of Justice may be investigating a fake filing Monday that suggested asset management giant BlackRock was prepping the launch of a spot XRP exchange-trade...
Fake BlackRock XRP Filing Reported to Delaware Department of Justice

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Fake BlackRock XRP Filing Referred to Delaware Department of Justice
A check of the process for registering a trust in the state apparently leaves a ready opening for bad actors.
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Delaware, We Need to Talk
If I had a nickel for every time someone made a fake crypto-related Delaware filing, I'd have two nickels.
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Bogus BlackRock Filing Briefly Sends XRP Higher; Disney to Launch NFT Platform With Dapper Labs
Bogus BlackRock Filing Briefly Sends XRP Higher; Disney to Launch NFT Platform With Dapper Labs
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the fake ETF filing that sent XRP higher by more than 10%, before the token ga...
Bogus BlackRock Filing Briefly Sends XRP Higher; Disney to Launch NFT Platform With Dapper Labs

How a Fake BlackRock XRP Filing Seemingly Fooled Some ETF Watchers
How a Fake BlackRock XRP Filing Seemingly Fooled Some ETF Watchers
Asset manager Blackrock (BLK) debunked a fake XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing that sent the token higher by more than 10% before the giving back those gains. CoinDesk Ma...
How a Fake BlackRock XRP Filing Seemingly Fooled Some ETF Watchers