XRP marked its 14th anniversary on Tuesday, June 2, with Ripple executives and long-time community figures reflecting on the asset’s origins just as the company announced a larger footprint in Washington, D.C. The timing places XRP’s history and Ripple’s policy ambitions side by side, at a moment when US digital asset regulation remains a central issue for the industry.
XRP Celebrates 14 Years“14 years ago, we got together with an idea to build a better way to move value. What happened next was something none of us could have built alone. And by ‘us,’ I don’t just mean the three of us. I mean the developers, validators, businesses, community members, and everyone who helped shape XRP into what it is today.”
At the time, the system currency code was still listed as “XNS,” an early name before XRP became the standard market ticker. The constants added in the commit multiplied 1,000 by 100,000,000 by 1,000,000, creating 100,000,000,000,000,000 base units; with six decimal places, that corresponds to 100 billion XNS, the fixed supply later known as 100 billion XRP.
Ripple Expands Presence in Washington D.C.Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said the larger office reflects the company’s effort to stay close to the policy process as lawmakers and agencies weigh digital asset frameworks.
“Ripple has always believed the future of digital assets should be built with policymakers and regulators, not around them,” Alderoty said. “Expanding our Washington, D.C. presence reflects our long-term commitment to constructive engagement, regulatory clarity, and US leadership in financial innovation. As blockchain and digital assets become more integrated into the financial system, Ripple is committed to helping shape policy that protects consumers, supports responsible innovation, and keeps America competitive.”
At press time, XRP traded at $1.24.
