XRP price today edges higher on Ripple’s Luxembourg nod as U.S. crypto rules move forward
New York, January 14, 2026, 14:00 EST — Regular session XRP ticked up Wednesday after Ripple announced it had secured preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence in Luxembourg. The token last traded 1.1% higher at $2.13, having ranged between $2.10 and $2.19 in the previous 24 hours. Bitcoin and ether also saw gains, according to CoinMarketCap. Ripple President Monica Long highlighted that Europe’s regulatory framework provides financial firms “the certainty” needed to shift blockchain projects beyond pilot phases to full commercial rollout. Meanwhile, Europe chief Cassie Craddock described Luxembourg as a “premier hub for financial innovation.” (Ripple)