The Currency analytics
By Sydney TheCMO
Bitcoin faces fresh criticism. Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz went after Bitcoin's proof-of-work system during a February 11 tech conference, calling the…
XRP trades around $0.55 right now, up from January's lower levels after Ripple scored a big win against the SEC.
Bitcoin sits at roughly $43,000 and won't budge from its top spot easily. The network effect and first-mover advantage give Bitcoin serious staying power, even with the energy…
Ripple launched fresh efforts in 2025 to get more financial institutions using XRP. Several Southeast Asian banks jumped on board early, attracted by low-cost cross-border…
Cross-border payments make sense for XRP.
The token processes transactions way faster than Bitcoin and uses a fraction of the energy. Ripple's XRP Ledger runs on consensus instead of mining, which Schwartz loves to point…
Industry analysts can't agree on XRP's chances. Some see potential in Ripple's bank partnerships and technical edge over Bitcoin.
Ripple keeps spending big on research and development. Recent updates promise better transaction privacy and upgraded smart contract features.
CEO Brad Garlinghouse spoke to fintech leaders in London on February 12, pushing for clearer crypto regulations worldwide.
The XRP community waits for Ripple's Swell conference in March 2026. Past Swell events moved XRP's price when Ripple announced new partnerships.
Ripple's pilot program with Palau keeps moving forward too. The Pacific island nation started testing a digital currency using XRP Ledger technology in 2025.
And Ripple just scored another partnership win. The company announced a February 10 deal with a major European fintech firm to integrate XRP into their payment infrastructure.
Schwartz admits Bitcoin won't go down without a fight. The network's established user base and institutional adoption create huge barriers for challengers.
Regulatory dialogue remains crucial for Ripple's plans. The company wants to engage more policymakers globally to create crypto-friendly environments while addressing security…
Market watchers keep guessing Ripple's next moves. The company hasn't disclosed new regulatory filings or partnerships beyond the European deal.