UPDATE: Not going to lie, Ripple and XRP have a lot of news coming out, its starting to hit the mainstream, especially with the conference due on 16-19 October. so I am going to stop updating the news that comes out in regards to Ripple and XRP. I will however be doing updates on the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/324588184650478/
This here is a YouTube video explaining the whole process, it talks about XRP specifically around 28 mins in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzScsRNsoT0
A short 31 second advert for Ripple by SBI (It is in Japanese so unsure what they are saying but I now know Ripple is better at rock climbing than BitCoin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TuczpGuGnw
A very good Q&A Reddit thread by David Schwartz
https://www.reddit.com/user/sjoelkatz/comments/
Here are some links to help with research on XRP:
(5 September 2017) Ripple Launches New Mumbai Office to Serve India’s Digital Economy
https://ripple.com/insights/ripple-launches-new-mumbai-office-serve-indias-digital-economy/
(5 September 2017) Ripple Cryptocurrency Woos China’s Central Bank
http://www.investopedia.com/news/ripple-china-central-bank-cryptocurrency/
(5 September 2017) Ripple Price Forecast and Analysis – September 5, 2017
http://www.profitconfidential.com/cryptocurrency/ripple/ripple-price-forecast-analysis-september-5-2017/
(3 September 2017) 5 Reasons To Buy Ripple XRP Coin in September 2017
https://www.ripplecoinnews.com/5-reasons-to-buy-ripple-xrp-coin
(30 August 2017) UAE Remittance Giant Taps Ripple Blockchain for Instant International Payments
https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/uae-remittance-giant-taps-ripple-instant-blockchain-international-payments/
(29 August 2017) Ripple – India
https://www.xrpchat.com/topic/9189-ripple-india/?tab=comments#comment-90276
(29 August 2017) Ripple Price Predictions 2017: XRP Price Could Cross $1 Mark by End of Year
http://www.profitconfidential.com/cryptocurrency/ripple/ripple-price-predictions-2017-xrp-dollar-1/
(29 August 2017) Blockchain Can Improve Payments for Expatriates in the Gulf
https://ripple.com/insights/blockchain-can-improve-payments-for-expatriates-in-the-gulf/
(27 August 2017) Blockchain Technology Adoption And Ripple
https://xrphodor.wordpress.com/2017/08/27/blockchain-technology-adoption-and-ripple/
(26 August 2017) TechnologyApplicationNEWS
Ripple is an Era-Changing Cryptocurrency: The Revolution
https://ethereumworldnews.com/ripple-era-changing-cryptocurrency-revolution/
(25 August 2017) The Genesis of Swell by Ripple (MAJOR NEWS FROM RIPPLE)
https://ripple.com/insights/the-genesis-of-swell-by-ripple/
(24 August 2017) sibos Exhibitor List 2017
https://www.sibos.com/conference/exhibitors
(24 August 2017) What is Ripple and is it the next big Cryptocurrency
https://thecryptoproezine.com/2017/08/24/what-is-ripple-and-is-it-the-next-big-cryptocurrency/
(24 August 2017) Why Revolutionary Cryptocurrency Ripple Is Exploding Onto the Scene
https://www.thestreet.com/story/14283005/1/why-revolutionary-cryptocurrency-ripple-is-on-the-rise-according-to-cto.html
(23 August 2017) XRP: The Digital Asset for Mainstream Investors
https://xrphodor.wordpress.com/2017/08/23/xrp-the-digital-asset-for-mainstream-investors/
(23 August 2017) $150 Billion: Total Cryptocurrency Market Cap Hits New All-Time High
https://www.coindesk.com/150-billion-total-cryptocurrency-market-cap-hits-new-time-high/?utm_content=bufferca73e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
(22 August 2017) Ripple’s XRP Price Climbs 40% on Surge in Korean Trading
https://www.coindesk.com/xrp-price-climbs-40-amid-heightened-korean-won-volume/
(22 August 2017) Move Over Bitcoin and Ethereum: It’s time for Ripple Revolution
http://ethereumworldnews.com/make-way-bitcoin-ethereum-time-ripple-revolution/
(21 August 2017) Ripple Price Forecast and Analysis – August 21, 2017
http://www.profitconfidential.com/cryptocurrency/ripple/ripple-price-forecast-analysis-august-21-2017/
(18 August 2017) Ripple would be worth $ 1,000 in 3 years!
https://medium.com/@Shukri30/ripple-would-be-worth-1-000-in-3-years-365135e5114f
(18 August 2017) (Japanese site, google translated address below) Abu Dhabi National Bank introduces ripple in partial payment system
Google Translated Link HERE
(18 August 2017) Watch Out for This Ripple Crypto, a Possible Hot Rival to Bitcoin And Ethereum
https://www.thestreet.com/story/14276164/1/watch-out-for-ripple-crypto-rivaling-bitcoin-and-ethereum.html
(17 August 2017) Breaking: Australia Regulates Bitcoin Under New AML, Counter-Terrorism Reforms
https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/breaking-australia-regulates-bitcoin-new-aml-counter-terrorism-laws/
(17 August 2017) Lightning Bank Ledgers? Bitfury and Ripple Demo New Twist on Bitcoin Tech
https://www.coindesk.com/lightning-bank-ledgers-bitfury-ripple-demo-new-twist-bitcoin-tech/?utm_content=buffer80e1d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
(17 August 2017) Ripple & XRP are Leaping into China!
https://xrphodor.wordpress.com/2017/08/17/ripple-xrp-are-leaping-into-china/?blogsub=confirming#subscribe-blog
(15 August 2017) Ripple Confirms China Expansion Plans, Shoots Down Alibaba Rumor
https://www.coindesk.com/ripple-confirms-china-expansion-plans-shoots-alibaba-rumor/
(14 Augusr 2017) Apple Approves Toast Wallet Supporting Ripple’s XRP Currency
http://www.newsbtc.com/2017/08/14/apple-approves-toast-wallet-supporting-ripples-xrp-currency/
(13 August 2017) TplusZero Article
https://medium.com/@TPlusZero/i-think-banks-will-impact-xrps-price-sooner-than-most-anticipate-552db044a0bc
(9 August 2017) Cryptos In 3 Mins — Ripple & XRP
https://medium.com/setocean/cryptos-in-3-mins-ripple-xrp-9ec0c0a5272d
(9 August 2017) Ripple Price Forecast: Factors Suggest XRP Cryptocurrency Could Hit $1
http://www.profitconfidential.com/cryptocurrency/ripple/ripple-price-forecast-xrp-cryptocurrency-hit-1-dollar/amp/
(5 August 2017) Ripple Price Prediction – Should I Invest in Ripple for the Future – 2018 Prediction XRP
http://ethereumworldnews.com/ripple-price-prediction-invest-ripple-future-2018-prediction-xrp/
(2 August 2017) Let’s do some maths and prediction ! And prepare your jacuzzi !
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ripple/comments/6r4o4o/lets_do_some_maths_and_prediction_and_prepare/
(2 August 2017) Telindus joins Ripple network
https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/70261/telindus-joins-ripple-network
(1 August) What is Ripple? How do I buy Ripple?
https://bitpam.com/blogs/news/what-is-ripple-how-do-i-buy-ripple
(29 July 2017) Through alliance with MoneyGram, Ripple will have access to a network of approx. 350,000 agent loc’s in 200 countries!
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ripple/comments/6qabwt/through_alliance_with_moneygram_ripple_will_have/
(21 July 2017) IMF: Digital currency could remake ‘cumbersome’ cross-border payments
https://www.americanbanker.com/news/imf-digital-currency-could-remake-cumbersome-cross-border-payments
(21 July 2017) Federal Reserve Task Force: Ripple Improves Speed and Transparency of Global Payments
https://ripple.com/insights/federal-reserve-task-force-ripple-improves-speed-transparency-global-payments/
(21 July 2017) XRP Ripple Tokens Skyrocket And Dispel Myths About Cryptocurrency
http://www.ibtimes.com/xrp-ripple-tokens-skyrocket-dispel-myths-about-cryptocurrency-2569193
(21 July 2017) It’s not bitcoin or ethereum: This digital currency rose 3,977% in the first half of 2017 (VIDEO)
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/21/ripples-xrp-digital-currency-rose-3977-percent-in-the-first-half-of-2017.html
(20 July 2017) Q2 2017 XRP Markets Report
https://ripple.com/insights/q2-2017-xrp-markets-report/
(19 July 2017) Protecting the Ledger: Invariant Checking
https://ripple.com/dev-blog/protecting-ledger-invariant-checking/
(18 July 2017) Ripple’s Network Capacity Doubles in Less Than Two Months
http://www.altcointoday.com/ripples-network-capacity-doubles/
(18 July 2017) Technology That Could Revolutionize Banking
https://cacm.acm.org/news/219436-technology-that-could-revolutionize-banking/fulltext
(15 July 2017) Makers of India’s UPI App Is Bringing Ripple Technology To India
https://www.indianweb2.com/2017/07/15/makers-indias-upi-app-bringing-ripple-technology-india/
(12 July 2017) Ripple makes progress with blockchain tech thanks to some high profile partners
http://www.businessinsider.com/ripple-progresses-blockchain-tech-high-profile-partners-2017-7/?r=AU&IR=T
(29 June 2017) SBI Current Management Information Briefing (180 page PDF) (Pages 135 onward for many mentions of XRP.)
http://www.sbigroup.co.jp/english/investors/disclosure/presentation/pdf/170629presentations.pdf
(29 June 2017) SCB, Ripple launch first blockchain-powered payment service between Japan and Thailand
http://www.thaipr.net/finance/790509
(27 June 2017) SBI Holdings Feels Ripple can Become the Global Digital Banking Standard
http://www.livebitcoinnews.com/sbi-holdings-feels-ripple-can-become-global-digital-banking-standard/
(26 June 2017) Japan and Australia enter into FinTech Agreement
https://www.ethnews.com/japan-and-australia-enter-into-fintech-agreement
(24 June 2017) David Schwartz replies as Joel Katz to someone wanting to understand
https://amp.reddit.com/r/Ripple/comments/6j3ov9/help_me_understand_please/
(20 June 2017) IMF urges central banks to study digital currencies
http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/imf-urges-central-banks-to-study-digital-currencies-20170619-gwtydo
(20 June 2017) A great forum post to links about SBI Virtual Currency launch date
https://www.xrpchat.com/topic/6568-sbi-holdingssbi-virtual-currency/#comment-62881
(14 June 2017)
https://www.americanbanker.com/news/inside-ripples-plan-to-make-money-move-as-fast-as-information
(3 June 2017)
https://steemit.com/ripple/@roncriss/paypal-working-with-ripple-on-plugins
(31 May 2017) XRP Valuation
http://cryptoizzy.blogspot.com.au/2017/05/xrp-valuation.html
(25 May 2017)
https://www.cryptoninjas.net/2017/05/25/japan-crypto-exchange-bitbank-goes-live-xrp-trading/
Top 6 Major Cryptocurrencies and the Differences Between Them
https://themerkle.com/top-6-major-cryptocurrencies-and-the-differences-between-them/
Some more recent news
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/26/bitcoin-rival-ripple-is-sitting-on-many-billions-of-dollars-of-xrp.html
An article from Vitalik Buterin (Creator of Ethereum)
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/introducing-ripple/
Accounts Created per day
https://xrpcharts.ripple.com/#/accounts
Ripple to Place 55 Billion XRP in Escrow to Ensure Certainty Into Total XRP Supply
https://ripple.com/insights/ripple-to-place-55-billion-xrp-in-escrow-to-ensure-certainty-into-total-xrp-supply/
Bitcoin Boom: Japan’s Largest Bank to Turn Credit Card Unit into Digital Currency Platform
https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/japans-largest-bank-turn-credit-card-unit-digital-currency-platform/
From 2017, Bitcoin And Other Digital Currency Will No Longer Be Taxed Twice In Australia
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/05/from-2017-bitcoin-and-other-digital-currency-will-no-longer-be-taxed-twice-in-australia/
CryptoCurrency Market Capitalizations
https://coinmarketcap.com/
Coinone launches Ripple trading 3 days ahead of schedule
https://www.cryptoninjas.net/2017/05/12/coinone-launches-ripple-trading-3-days-ahead-schedule/
Ripple and XRP are More Stable Than You Think
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/591cb3bee4b0b28a33f62915
Opinion: What on Earth is Going on with Ripple
https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/opinion-earth-going-ripple/#comment-3308895166
Google Trends: World Wide: Ripple
https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=ripple
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