XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, and the cryptocurrency used by the Ripple payment network. 

It's built for enterprise use on a global scale and helps power cost-efficient cross-border payments.

On February 21, 2026, the industry is buzzing with a bold claim from seasoned institutional investors: if central banks adopt a single on-chain bridge for the "Agentic Economy," XRP could eclipse Bitcoin by a significant magnitude.

XRP as the Global Central Bank Bridge

The SBI START Bonds offer a fixed interest rate, blockchain settlement, and XRP rewards for eligible investors registered on the firm's exchange.

Japan's SBI to issue 10 billion yen onchain bond with XRP rewards for retail investors

Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Bitcoin remained steady around the $67,000 mark, largely unaffected by the Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump's global tariff policy. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $67,742.48 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,967.43 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $84.87 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.42 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1008 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056380 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 78,421 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $179.80 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stable, But Bulls Must Watch One Key Level

Aave

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Ripple CEO sees 90% chance of crypto bill passing by end of April, BGD Labs to stop contributing to Aave, and more

Technical traders see a compression setup, with $1.39 as key support and $1.44 as near-term resistance that could open a move toward $1.50 to $1.62 if reclaimed.

What next for XRP as volatility sinks to 2024 lows

Bitcoin trades around $67,000 as liquidations stand at $181.69 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $165.8 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $130.2 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin At $67,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways

The bill would clarify which digital assets fall under securities law versus Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight.

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '90% chance' of passing by April

Cardano

Litecoin

Coinbase is expanding crypto-backed loans, adding XRP, DOGE, ADA, and LTC as collateral and unlocking up to $100,000 in USDC borrowing, accelerating digital asset utility as onchain lending demand surges. Coinbase's Loan Expansion Turns XRP, ADA, DOGE & LTC Into Liquid Assets Crypto lending services are expanding as digital assets gain broader financial utility.

Coinbase Integrates XRP, DOGE, ADA, LTC for Crypto Loans

Bitcoin remains subdued as ETF outflows persist and fear sentiment weighs on momentum.

Bitcoin At $67,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stall As Bulls Struggle To Reclaim Momentum

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse raised his Clarity Act odds to 90% by end of April following a White House meeting Thursday between crypto and banking leaders. The White House Meeting Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, a16z's Miles Jennings, and banking representatives met at the White House Thursday morning to negotiate the stablecoin yield dispute.

Ripple CEO: 90% Chance Crypto Bill Passes By April, But What Do Prediction Markets Say?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is seeing new institutional partnerships reshape its role within the crypto ecosystem. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.40 $85.8 billion +1.1% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $66,558.60 $1.32 trillion -1.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,949.78 $235.3 billion -1.7% Trader Notes: Crypto Tony said XRP remains in a clear bearish trend.

XRP Flat At $1.40: Why Is It Not Moving?

Soil has launched what it describes as the first compliant real-world asset-backed yield protocol on XRP Ledger for RLUSD.

Soil launches RLUSD yield protocol on XRP Ledger, expanding utility for Ripple's stablecoin

The French banking giant expands its euro stablecoin to a third blockchain, deepening institutional use of XRPL for compliant digital assets and onchain settlement

SocGen taps XRP Ledger for euro stablecoin distribution

Société Générale‘s SG-FORGE has become the first major European bank to deploy a euro stablecoin on XRPL as XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) retests breakout support at $1.41 with a $6 target in play. The Societe Generale Validation SG-FORGE deployed EUR CoinVertible on XRPL after previous launches on Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), reinforcing its commitment to offering compliant crypto assets.

XRP Ledger Sees Société Générale Launch First Euro Stablecoin

Bitcoin is hovering around $66,000 as Bitcoin ETFs saw $133.3 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $41.8 million in net outflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $66,605 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,953.67 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.64 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.41 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09784 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056236 The meme coin sector fell 4.1% over the past 24 hours to a market cap of $34.4 billion.

Bitcoin At $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On ETF Outflows

Solana

U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw broad-based redemptions led by bitcoin and ether funds, while Solana products drew fresh inflows, signaling selective institutional rotation rather than a full retreat from digital assets.

Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend

Major tokens stayed under pressure even as risk sentiment improved in equities, with a firmer dollar and Fed rate uncertainty keeping crypto rallies short-lived.

Ether, XRP, Solana slide in crypto retreat despite tech-led lift in Asia stocks

The exchange is widening access to its Morpho-powered lending product after a wave of liquidations earlier this month, giving holders of major retail tokens a way to borrow USDC without selling.

Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling

Societe Generale-FORGE has expanded its euro-backed stablecoin EUR Coinvertible to the XRP Ledger, accelerating institutional blockchain adoption in Europe and deepening Ripple integration as compliant digital assets gain momentum across global financial markets.

Societe Generale-FORGE Launches EUR Coinvertible on XRP Ledger With Ripple Support

Ripple is accelerating crypto-powered philanthropy, channeling XRP donations to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity as digital assets surpass $1 billion in annual giving and reshape how global nonprofits fund critical pediatric care. XRP Donation Anchors Ripple's Broader Push Into Crypto Philanthropy Cryptocurrency is increasingly being used to support charitable causes worldwide.

Ripple Highlights XRP Donation as GOSH Adopts Crypto for Expansion

Leading cryptocurrencies weakened, while stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday, as the Trump administration reportedly moves closer to a military conflict with Iran. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Flat, While XRP, Dogecoin Dive Amid US-Iran Tensions: Analyst Compares Current Downturn To 2022, Forecasts BTC At $51,000

Coinbase signaled its crypto-backed lending product is expanding in the U.S., unveiling support for XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Litecoin.

Coinbase's Crypto-Backed Lending Product Expands to XRP and DOGE

Bitcoin fell to $66,000 on renewed macro-driven selling, while major altcoins remain pinned below critical resistance.

Bitcoin Slips To $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stall Below Key Levels

Eligible U.S. users, excluding those in New York, can now borrow up to $100,000 in USDC without selling the four tokens, Coinbase said.

Coinbase adds XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano and Litecoin as collateral for onchain loans via Morpho

XRP Ledger has activated the XLS-81 “Permissioned DEX” amendment enabling gated trading venues for regulated institutions, but XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is still struggling to regain momentum. The Members-Only Exchange XLS-81 creates controlled versions of XRPL's built-in decentralized exchange where only approved participants can place and accept trades.

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