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.

The XRP-linked Ripple is buying back shares from investors and employees at a $50 billion valuation, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Ripple Begins Buying Back Shares at $50 Billion Valuation: Bloomberg

Ripple has begun buying back equity shares from investors and employees in a tender offer worth up to $750 million that values the private company at $50 billion. Ripple's Biggest Buyback Yet The repurchase, reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday, comes as crypto markets reel.

Ripple Launches $750M Share Buyback At $50B Valuation As Goldman Sachs Loads Up On XRP ETFs

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Bitcoin is holding $70,000 as oil price continue to remain elevated. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $70,461.60 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,070.06 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $87.36 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.39 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09438 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055823 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 95,278 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $190.53 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Sideways As Geopolitical Caution Caps Momentum

Ripple has launched a share buyback of up to $750 million at a $50 billion valuation, a source told The Block.

Ripple launches $750 million share buyback at $50 billion valuation

Despite the bear market, today's report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November.

Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion: Bloomberg

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) on Wednesday launched a Crypto Partner Program with over 85 companies including Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), Circle (NASDAQ:CRCL), Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP), Gemini, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), and Paxos to connect blockchain technology with its global payments infrastructure. The 85+ Partner Program The initiative brings together crypto exchanges, blockchain developers, fintech firms, and banks to explore how blockchain-based systems can connect with traditional payment rails used by banks, merchants, and consumers.

Binance, Ripple, PayPal Join Mastercard's 85+ Partner Crypto Initiative

Over 85 crypto industry firms have signed on for Mastercard's new initiative, which it said will inform future products and services.

Mastercard Recruits Binance, Ripple and PayPal for Crypto Partner Program

Mastercard launched its Crypto Partner Program, bringing 85+ companies, including Binance and Ripple, to collaborate on enterprise payments.

Mastercard launches global crypto partner program with Binance, Ripple and more

Ripple on Tuesday announced it is looking to acquire Australian Financial Services License for expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific region. Ripple's Acquisition For Australian License To secure the license, the company intends to acquire BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd, enabling it to operate a fully licensed, end-to-end payments platform in the country.

Ripple Targets Australian Payments Expansion With New Acquisition

More than 85 partners will work with Mastercard to connect on-chain payments with banks, merchants and global commerce as part of the payment giant's recent crypto program.

Binance, PayPal and Ripple join Mastercard's massive new push into blockchain payments

Bitcoin has dropped below $70,000 despite positive ETF inflows as liquidations stand at $221.72 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $250.9 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $12.6 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Dips Below $70,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pull Back 2%

The company plans to obtain the license through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated footprint to over 75 licenses worldwide.

Ripple to acquire Australian financial services license as APAC payments volume doubles

Traders are watching whether support near $1.34 holds after repeated rejection near $1.44.

XRP Ledger transactions jump to 2.7M as price stays rangebound

The license would allow Ripple to offer an end-to-end payments platform in the region, according to the statement.

Ripple to acquire BC Payments to secure Australian license

If approved, the license would allow Ripple to run services and bring its infrastructure into the country's financial system.

Ripple Seeks Australian Financial License to 'Scale' Payments Across the Region

Ripple is pushing aggressively into global markets while embedding XRP deeper into its financial infrastructure, as CEO Brad Garlinghouse signals expanding payments, liquidity, and treasury ambitions tied to digital asset adoption.

Ripple Deepens XRP Role as Core Engine of Global Payments and Liquidity Infrastructure

Leading cryptocurrencies recovered on Tuesday, while stocks and commodities remained volatile amid the ongoing Middle East war. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound Amid Iran War-Induced Oil Volatility: Analyst Targets BTC Upside Once This Barrier Is Cleared

Stablecoins are rapidly reshaping global finance as transaction volume surges past traditional payment giants, signaling accelerating institutional adoption and expanding real-world use cases across emerging markets, cross-border payments, and enterprise financial infrastructure. Stablecoin Growth Signals Rising Institutional Demand Worldwide Stablecoin adoption is accelerating globally as transaction activity and institutional use expand.

Ripple Eyes $33T Stablecoin Flows: ‘The Use Cases Are Real and Growing Fast'

Bitcoin held near $70,000 on Tuesday as sentiment and ETF inflows improved following signals that tensions with Iran could ease. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $70,040.68 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,034.27 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $86.14 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.38 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09486 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055688 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 99,391 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $386.23 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound As Middle East Tensions Ease Improving Sentiment

RippleX SVP Markus Infanger explains how tokenized funds, institutional DeFi, and blockchain infrastructure could transform global financial markets.

How Aviva Investors plans to tokenize its funds on XRP Ledger, with RippleX SVP

Markus Infanger, SVP of RippleX, on Tuesday said XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is evolving beyond payments as institutional interest grows, with crypto ETFs emerging as a potential bridge between traditional finance and blockchain markets. RippleX Outlines Three Strategic Priorities In an interview with The Block, Infanger outlined the company is focusing on three major priorities for 2026.

Ripple Can Serve As Bridge Between Traditional Finance And Blockchain, Exec Says

XRP has maintained one of the largest and most vocal retail communities in crypto, with millions of holders worldwide.

Goldman Sachs emerges as top XRP ETF holder, alongside wave of ‘super fans': analysts

Ripple's senior executive Recce Merrick says the company has spent years preparing for the surge in stablecoin usage as blockchain-based payments accelerate worldwide. Ripple's RLUSD Is The Answer In a Mar. 10 post on X, Merrick said the company's response is Ripple USD (CRYPTO: RLUSD), a dollar-backed stablecoin designed as an enterprise-grade product for institutional users entering the market.

Ripple's Been 'Building For This Moment For Years,' Executive Says

Solana

Solana funds are seeing more institutional demand, while the XRP products are retail investor favorites, according to a Bloomberg report.

Solana, XRP ETFs take different paths as crypto investors pile in

Bitcoin ETFs opened the week with renewed momentum, pulling in $167 million in fresh capital. However, ether, XRP, and solana ETFs moved in the opposite direction, posting net outflows.

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