Well, by definition Ripple is more known for its digital payment protocol than its cryptocurrency, XRP. Ripple operates on an open source and peer-to-peer decentralized platform that allows for a seamless transfer of money in any form, whether USD, Yen, litecoin, or bitcoin.
The token ticker for Ripple is XRP. As of June 23, 2017, Ripple was the third largest cryptocurrency by market cap of $11.94 billion, following Bitcoin (BTC) - $45.26 billion, and Ethereum (ETH) - $31.53 billion.