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.

Bitcoin

The weekend was buzzing with significant developments in the cryptocurrency world. From Ripple Labs' ambitious $1 billion fundraising initiative to bold Bitcoin predictions by Mexico's third-richest person and a crypto-focused political agenda, the crypto space continues to evolve at a rapid pace.

Weekend Round-Up: Ripple's $1 Billion Fundraise, Bitcoin's Bold Predictions And Crypto's Political Champions

Ethereum

Solana

XRP$2.3504 and Solana's SOL$185.66 stand out as the major cryptocurrencies with a key sentiment gauge showing bullish momentum, while their peers bitcoin BTC$106,887.99, and ether ETH$3,889.25 remain stuck in the gloom.

XRP, SOL Break Ahead with Bullish Reset in Sentiment as Bitcoin and Ether Stay Stuck in the Gloom

Ripple's top legal voice is slamming mainstream media for distorting the truth about crypto, pushing back hard against claims that digital assets are breeding grounds for crime, and instead spotlighting their powerful role in financial freedom, transparency, and innovation for tens of millions of Americans.

Ripple Legal Chief Fires Back at NYT With Blistering Crypto Defense

Ripple executives expressed strong bullishness as the company entered the $120 trillion corporate treasury market, highlighting a breakthrough moment for blockchain in global finance with plans to revolutionize payments, liquidity, and enterprise capital management worldwide.

Ripple Aims to Unlock Trillions Trapped in $120T Treasury Market

Crypto's latest media dust-up is missing the everyday reality of on-chain use, Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty argued Thursday, saying recent mainstream pieces have celebrated a “crypto is a tool of crime and corruption” narrative while ignoring transparent ledgers and broad adoption.

Ripple CLO Rejects the Narrative That Crypto Is Just a Tool for 'Crime and Corruption'

XRP traded defensively but held key supports Friday, recovering from an early dip to $2.19 as institutional buyers absorbed selling pressure. The move came amid renewed U.S.–China tariff fears and cautious positioning ahead of next week's SEC deadlines for spot XRP ETFs.What to Know• XRP oscillated between $2.19 and $2.35 over the 24-hour session from Oct 17, 06:00 to Oct 18, 05:00 — a 7% range.

XRP Stabilizes After Early Dip, Traders Eye $2.40 Breakout

Dogecoin

Bitcoin rebounded on Friday afternoon after setting an early intraday low below $104,000. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $106,795.15 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,837.38 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $183.59 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.30 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1850 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.059750 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 255,556 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $985.30 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound Ahead Of Weekend — Analysts Say Bullish Case Still Intact

Experts believe that some retail traders still follow the four-year Bitcoin cycle rulebook, accounting for part of crypto's recent decline.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Bleed as Traders Weigh End of 4-Year Cycle

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

The Daily: Ripple leads $1 billion XRP treasury raise, MegaETH buys back portion of pre-seed stake, and more

Cardano

Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) is down 9% on Friday, while XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) performed marginally better with a 7% decline. Ripple's billion-dollar digital asset treasury raise may be a factor as wider crypto markets reel from heavy liquidations.

Cardano, XRP Down 9% 'Black Friday' But Ripple's $1B XRP Treasury Plans Give Bulls Hope

Bitcoin traded as low as $103,856 on Friday morning, with liquidations surging to $1.19 billion over the past 24 hours. Spot BTC ETFs saw net outflows of $536.4 million on Thursday as ETH ETFs saw $56.9 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Plummets 5%, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tumble Over 6% As Crypto Liquidations Top $1 Billion

Blockchain company Ripple Labs is spearheading an initiative to raise at least $1 billion to create an XRP (CRYPTO: XRP)-focused cryptocurrency treasury, according to a report published on Thursday. A Dedicated XRP Treasury Company In The Offing?

Ripple Labs Is Leading A $1 Billion Fundraise To Establish XRP-Centered Treasury: Report

The tone in risk markets soured again overnight as traders rotated back to stablecoins, avoiding bitcoin and smaller tokens ahead of key Federal Reserve and geopolitical catalysts.

Bitcoin Drops Below $107K, XRP, ADA Down 17% on Week as Traders Await Risk-Taking Mode

XRP experienced a 2% decline amid institutional liquidation, stabilizing near key support levels.

XRP Near Exhaustion Zone After 34% Holder Drawdown. Could Macro Easing Pump Demand?

The new XRP-focused DAT would mirror the structures used by listed accumulators like Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. and Japan's Metaplanet, both of which have seen their shares slide amid broader risk aversion.

Ripple Said to Lead $1B Fundraise to Bulk Up XRP Holdings Amid Fragile Market

Ripple announced earlier on Thursday that it acquired GTreasury, a Chicago-based treasury management system software and solutions firm.

Ripple Labs leads $1 billion raise for new XRP treasury: Bloomberg

Leading cryptocurrencies declined alongside stocks on Thursday, while gold marched to new highs. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Further: Analysts Say BTC Needs A Close Above $117,000 To Pull Market Higher

Global finance is accelerating toward a unified digital future as regulators and innovators align on stablecoin standards to enable seamless cross-border payments, institutional trust, and interoperability—momentum Ripple says is essential for true financial integration worldwide.

Ripple Champions Global Stablecoin Framework With Focus on Interoperability, Regulation, and Trust

Ripple's latest move in Africa signals a bold stride for digital finance, teaming with Absa Bank to deliver institutional asset custody in South Africa and expand its blockchain infrastructure footprint across rapidly growing global markets.

Ripple Expands in Africa as Institutional Demand for Digital Custody Surges

Bitcoin fell below $110,000 on Thursday as ETF outflows continue and nervous sentiment remains. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $108,574.22 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,899.85 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $188.91 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.35 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1901 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001009 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 209,757 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $693.09 million.

Bitcoin At $108,000 While Dogecoin, Ethereum, XRP Extend Losses

The Daily: Ripple CEO says US won't return to hostile Gensler era crypto climate, Paxos mistakenly mints 300 trillion PayPal USD on Ethereum, and more

Fintech Ripple said Thursday that it bought software treasury solutions company GTreasury for $1 billion in its third major acquisition this year.

Ripple Acquires Treasury Management Firm for $1 Billion Amid DAT Boom

Ripple, the digital asset infrastructure firm, announced the $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, a global leader in treasury management systems, signaling a bold move into the corporate treasury sector. Ripple Snaps Up GTreasury to Bridge Blockchain and Corporate Finance According to Ripple's Oct.

Ripple Targets Fortune 500 Treasuries With Latest $1B Acquisition

This marks Ripple's third major acquisition this year after buying Hidden Road for $1.25 billion and later stablecoin platform Rail.

Ripple acquires GTreasury for $1 billion: ‘Watershed moment for treasury management'

The deal, pending regulatory approvals, would give Ripple access to large enterprise clients as it is building out financial services around its digital asset business.

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