The latest information about the cryptocurrency XRP (Ripple) indicates dynamic development and changes in the market. In the first quarter of 2025, Ripple reached an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ending a years-long legal dispute. The company agreed to pay a fine of 50 million dollars, which was met with a positive market reaction – the price of XRP rose by 30% after the verdict was announced. In May 2025, the XRP price oscillates around 2.31–2.35 USD, with a market capitalization of about 138 billion USD. Analysts forecast further increases, suggesting that XRP may reach 3–4 USD in the short term, driven by optimism around the potential approval of XRP-based ETFs. Ripple continues to develop its ecosystem, including through the acquisition of Hidden Road for 1.25 billion USD, which aims to scale XRP Ledger. Despite volatility, XRP is gaining popularity due to fast and cheap cross-border transactions, attracting financial institutions.$XRP