SummaryRipple is a blockchain focusing on decentralized banking solutions.It has been in a legal battle for over two years in a case that will impact the whole industry.The tides seem to be turning, which has led to an appreciation in the XRP token.RippleRipple (XRP-USD), the network focused on decentralized banking solutions, is regarded by its supporters as a strong competitor to and potential successor of SWIFT, the international banking messaging network.Ryan Fugger started Ripple as Ripplepay in 2004; it initially only allowed traditional online payments. Fugger later handed the reins of Ripplepay over to Jed McCaleb, an early Bitcoin pioneer, in 2011. McCaleb is also the founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox.Ripple's technology enables faster and lower-cost interbank transactions. XRP, a cryptocurrency designed for use primarily in the Ripple Network, has maintained its position among the top ten coins on Coinmarketcap despite controversies surrounding the Ripple project.Ripple's Suite Of Products and ServicesRipple has built a suite of products and services aimed at providing modern financial and cross-border payment solutions. Ripple provides cloud services, APIs, and SDKs for developers to easily integrate Ripple payment solutions into applications and existing systems.RippleNetRippleNet is the core of Ripple products and services. RippleNet seeks to unify global banking standards and protocols. Current s...