Ripple

On Dec. 17, Ripple announced that the trading of its new dollar-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), had gone live on multiple exchanges around the world: The stablecoin launched on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchain, ensuring broad accessibility and interoperability. In a press release issued on Monday, Ripple stated that although the launch of […]

XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple Labs, has firmly positioned itself as one of the top-performing assets of 2024, with CNBC describing it as the “biggest winner of the Trump trade.” Since Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, XRP’s price has surged 370 percent as investors anticipate a more favorable regulatory environment […]

Shortly after the XRP price surged by over 27% this past weekend, crypto analyst Ali Martinex highlighted the latest XRP purchases by whales: XRP’s price action — up a highly 40% in the past 24-hour period — had even some prominent global macro investors, such as Raoul Pal, excited about XRP’s potential to go even […]

Popular FinTech firm Ripple is set to invest in the exchange-traded product (ETP) offered by Bitwise and offering investors exposure to the native token of the XRP Ledger, XRP, the Bitwise Physical XRP ETF, which recently rebranded from ETC Group Physical XRP. According to a recent announcement from Bitwise, the rebranding wont alter the ETP’s […]

Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) for the company’s XRP cryptocurrency is bound to happen. In a conversation with Sonali Basak and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Television on 23 October 2024, Garlinghouse emphasized that institutional and retail interest in cryptocurrencies is on the rise, suggesting that XRP will follow […]

John Deaton is a prominent American lawyer and vocal advocate within the cryptocurrency sector. He gained considerable attention for his legal work supporting XRP holders during the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP. Recently, Deaton entered the political arena, running as a Republican candidate for the U.S. […]

Chris Larsen, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Ripple, has significantly increased his support for Vice President Kamala Harris’s election campaign by contributing $10 million in XRP, making him the largest individual donor in the crypto industry backing Harris. On Monday, in a post on X, Larsen emphasized Harris’s potential to bring a fresh perspective to […]

On October 15, Bitnomial, a crypto derivatives exchange company, announced the upcoming launch of its U.S.-regulated perpetual futures trading platform, Botanical. Bitnomial claims this platform will offer a compliant alternative to decentralized exchanges (DEXes) and VPN-based workarounds that are commonly used for perpetual futures trading today. Botanical will allow users to trade perpetual futures, traditional […]

Ripple has revealed its key exchange partners for Ripple USD (RLUSD), its upcoming USD-denominated stablecoin. RLUSD will be accessible to institutions and users through a network of global exchanges and platforms, including Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, MoonPay, Independent Reserve, CoinMENA, and Bullish. Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, noted that customers and partners have been looking for high-quality, […]

Ripple announced several updates to its Ripple Custody platform on 10 October 2024, aimed at enhancing the infrastructure used by fintechs and crypto businesses to manage digital assets. Ripple Custody, described as a bank-grade digital asset custody solution, now offers new features and functionalities, including transaction screening services, improved security options, and enhanced integrations with […]

Ripple has officially launched Ripple Payments in Brazil, partnering with Mercado Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Latin America, to streamline cross-border payments. Ripple, founded in 2012, is a provider of digital asset infrastructure focused on improving financial transactions globally. Through its use of blockchain technology and the XRP Ledger, Ripple enables faster, more efficient […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to challenge the court’s ruling in its ongoing case against Ripple Labs, according to a report by Nikhikesh De for CoinDesk. On Wednesday, the SEC filed a “notice of appeal” with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, roughly two months after Judge Analisa Torres issued a […]

In a recent announcement on its blog, Ripple detailed plans to enhance the programmability of the XRP Ledger ecosystem, focusing on the introduction of native smart contracts and the development of the XRPL EVM Sidechain. These advancements aim to broaden the platform’s utility for developers and users, offering more flexibility and new opportunities for innovation. […]

Ripple Labs has announced the initiation of beta testing for its new stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), on both the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and the Ethereum mainnet. This development marks a significant step in Ripple’s efforts to introduce more high-quality assets to the XRPL, aiming to enhance opportunities, liquidity, and institutional use cases for various users, […]

A federal judge in New York has ordered Ripple Labs to pay $125 million in civil penalties and imposed an injunction to prevent future securities law violations. On August 7, District Judge Analisa Torres from the Southern District of New York ruled that Ripple must pay $125 million in civil penalties following the discovery of […]

On August 1, OpenEden introduced the integration of tokenized US Treasury bills (T-bills) onto the XRP Ledger (XRPL). U.S. Treasury bills, commonly referred to as T-bills, are short-term debt securities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The government utilizes these financial instruments to generate funds for various public projects and manage the national […]

On 19 July 2024, Monica Long, President of Ripple, published a detailed blog post outlining Ripple’s vision and progress in leveraging blockchain technology for financial services. Long began by reflecting on Ripple’s founding belief that blockchain would become the global financial infrastructure of the future, enabling more affordable services for people and businesses worldwide. She […]

On July 17, 2024, Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse appeared on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg The Close” to discuss how the 2024 US presidential election could influence the cryptocurrency market. The conversation explored various aspects, from regulatory clarity to international competition in the crypto space. Cryptocurrency and Partisan Politics Garlinghouse began by emphasizing that the issue […]

On 2 July 2024, Virtune, a regulated digital asset manager based in Sweden, announced the launch of its newest exchange-traded product (ETP), the Virtune XRP ETP, on Nasdaq Stockholm. Virtune AB specializes in offering exchange-traded products (ETPs) that are backed by cryptocurrencies. Virtune operates under the oversight of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and has […]

In a recent interview with The Block’s Director of Special Projects, Frank Chaparro, for episode 38 of The Scoop podcast, Ripple President Monica Long shared her thoughts on the current state and future of Ripple, crypto regulations, and blockchain technology. The conversation covered a wide range of topics, including Ripple’s ongoing legal battles, the expansion […]

At this year’s Money20/20 Europe Conference (held 4-6 June, 2024, in Amsterdam), Ripple President Monica Long gave an interview — to Arjun Kharpal, CNBC’s Senior Technology Correspondent — during which she provided a comprehensive overview of Ripple’s strategic initiatives and the evolving landscape of the cryptocurrency market. The discussion covered the increasing institutional interest in […]

Ripple’s recently published “Q1 2024 XRP Markets Report” offers an in-depth look at the remarkable advancements and developments within the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The report details several key innovations and integrations that position XRPL for substantial growth and enhanced functionality, showcasing Ripple’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology. XLS-30 Goes Live A significant […]

During a recent interview on the “World Class” podcast, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse hinted at impending regulatory scrutiny from the US government targeting Tether (USDT), particularly at a time when stablecoin regulations are gaining momentum. Garlinghouse expressed his concerns about the critical role Tether plays in the crypto ecosystem and the potential disruptive consequences if […]

Last month, at Paris Blockchain Week 2024 (April 9-11, 2024), Web3 journalist Ornella Hernández talked to Markus Infanger, Senior Vice President of RippleX. His discussion focused on the growing ecosystem, new technological advancements, and Ripple’s role in facilitating blockchain innovation. The XRP Ledger booth attracted significant attention at the conference, serving as a hub for […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has firmly opposed Ripple’s claim that it should pay significantly lower fines in the ongoing legal dispute over the sale of XRP tokens. In a recent court filing, the SEC argued that Ripple’s proposed penalty of around $10 million would be a mere “slap on the wrist” compared […]

The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the classification of the XRP token has captured widespread attention in the cryptocurrency community. To shed light on this complex issue, a user on the XRP subreddit ingeniously simplified the dispute using a memorable analogy, which has resonated with many […]

On April 4, 2024, Ripple, a prominent provider of enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions, unveiled plans to introduce a stablecoin tied to the US dollar on a 1:1 basis. This stablecoin will be fully backed by a mix of US dollar deposits, short-term US government securities, and other cash equivalents, with transparency upheld through monthly […]

On May 2, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his enthusiasm over the increasing number of community-led events centered around the XRP cryptocurrency, indicating a vibrant year ahead for the Ripple community. Notably, the upcoming events include the XRP Gold Coast 2024, which was held March 22-24, 2024; XRP Las Vegas from May 3-4, 2024; and […]

Ripple, a global leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with HashKey DX, a Tokyo-based consulting arm of HashKey Group, to bring XRP Ledger (XRPL)-powered solutions to the Japanese market. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is a decentralized cryptographic ledger powered by a network of peer-to-peer servers. It’s best known for […]

On April 22, Ripple Labs filed a rebuttal to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) push for nearly $2 billion in penalties. The move comes as the latest development in the ongoing court case between the two parties, which has been raging since December 2020. The SEC has accused Ripple of raising $1.3 billion through […]

In a recent appearance on Fox Business’s “Mornings with Maria,” hosted by Maria Bartiromo, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse provided insightful commentary on the current state and the future of the cryptocurrency market. Garlinghouse opened the discussion with an overview of the cryptocurrency market’s performance, noting a significant uptick in the past six months, with Bitcoin […]

On April 9, BCB Group announced that it had transitioned its digital asset custody operations to Metaco’s custody orchestration platform. BCB Group is a London-based financial services company specializing in the digital asset sector. They are Europe’s top provider of business accounts and trading services for companies that operate with cryptocurrencies. Some of their major […]

Last Friday, Kevin Paffrath, on his highly popular YouTube channel Meet Kevin, kicked off the discussion by highlighting Ripple’s landmark victory in July 2023, when the SEC declared that the XRP token is not inherently a security. Paffrath pointed out how this regulatory win was a pivotal moment for Ripple, setting a precedent for the […]

Ripple, a leading provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, announced its plans to launch a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD) on April 4, 2024. The stablecoin will be fully backed by a reserve of US dollar deposits, short-term US government treasuries, and other cash equivalents, with monthly attestations published by a […]

On July 13, 2023, in the case of SEC v. Ripple Labs, Inc., document number 2023 WL 4507900 in the Southern District of New York, Judge Analisa Torres ruled in a summary judgment that while Ripple’s direct sales of XRP to institutional buyers were considered securities transactions, its sales on secondary trading platforms were not. […]

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has once again taken aim at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asserting that the regulator is destined to fail in its attempts to classify Ethereum (ETH) as a security, just as it did with Ripple’s XRP token. Garlinghouse’s comments come on the heels of a heated debate sparked by […]

Yesterday, in a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, shared his thoughts on the current state of the cryptocurrency market. Garlinghouse, who has experienced multiple cycles of “crypto is back,” emphasized the importance of real-world utility accompanying the current bullish sentiment. Garlinghouse’s comments come amidst […]

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the need for efficient, secure, and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions has never been more pressing. Central banks around the globe are exploring the potential of digital currencies to transform the international financial landscape, and XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger, has features that could make it a […]

In a fascinating revelation from the early days of cryptocurrency, an email exchange from 2009 has surfaced, showcasing Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto’s praise for the Ripple project. This exchange allegedly involves Martti ‘Sirius’ Malmi, an active Bitcoin developer from 2009 to 2011, who played a crucial role in the initial development and growth of Bitcoin, […]

The Commercial International Bank (CIB), one of Egypt’s largest banks, has partnered with fintech firm Ripple to incorporate blockchain technology into its operations, aiming to enhance the efficiency of cross-border payments. CIB is also venturing into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by enabling customers to create unique and collectible digital tokens in an initiative […]

Yesterday, during an interview on Bloomberg TV’s “Bloomberg Crypto,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his perspectives on the need for clearer cryptocurrency regulations, the future of spot crypto ETFs, and the potential impact of the 2024 elections on the crypto industry. Here’s a detailed exploration of the key points discussed: The Quest for Regulatory Clarity […]

Oliver Segovia, a Senior Director and the head of Product Market for payments at Ripple, has recently hinted at a major announcement for the company’s customers and users in the US. Segovia revealed, as first reported by CryptoPotato that Ripple is set to launch new product updates in the U.S., leveraging its money transmitter licenses […]

As CryptoGlobe reported, on January 31, the cryptocurrency world was shaken by the news of a massive hack targeting Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s personal wallet, resulting in the theft of $112 million worth of XRP. This incident has been marked as the largest hack of 2024 to date. Larsen, who is the executive chairman of […]

On January 16, day two of Davos 2024, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of US crypto company Ripple, engaged in a conversation with CNBC Senior Tech Correspondent Arjun Kharpal, discussing various aspects of Ripple’s future, blockchain technology, and the crypto industry’s progression. SEC’s Stance and Gary Gensler’s Role Garlinghouse expressed his views on the U.S. SEC and […]

Background of the Incident The SEC’s official X (formerly known as Twitter) account erroneously stated on 9 January 2024 that the commission had approved all spot Bitcoin ETF applications. This announcement led to a significant reaction in the Bitcoin market, with the BTC price momentarily surging from around $46,605 to $47,886. SEC’s Clarification and Market […]

Navigating the Currents As XRP sails through choppy waters of legal battles and market fluctuations, its future trajectory in 2024 and beyond remains an intriguing mystery. Analysts, like oracles whispering possibilities, propose captivating price points – $1, $3, even $5 – but the path to these horizons shimmers with uncertainty. This report uses Bard, Google’s […]

In December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated a significant lawsuit against Ripple Labs, including its executives Bradley Garlinghouse and Christian A. Larsen. The case, centered around allegations that Ripple conducted an unregistered securities offering through its sale of XRP, has been a focal point in the crypto industry, particularly concerning the […]

On December 20, 2023, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, shared his predictions for the year 2024 on social media platform X, focusing on the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and its intersection with other sectors. His insights cover a range of topics from AI integration to the rise of stablecoins. 1. AI and Blockchain […]

On 19 December 2023, Monica Long, the President of Ripple, shared her predictions for the cryptocurrency landscape in 2024 on social media platform X. Her insights reflect a vision of significant evolution and maturation in the crypto industry. Here’s a detailed breakdown of her key predictions and statements: Breaking the Speculative Hype Cycle: Long anticipates […]

Introduction Fiona Murray, Managing Director of APAC at Ripple, has shared insightful predictions for the cryptocurrency landscape in 2024. Her projections, particularly focusing on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, suggest a pivotal year ahead for institutional adoption and blockchain integration in financial services. Murray, currently serving as the Managing Director at Ripple since November 2023, has […]

Introduction In a thought-provoking piece for InsideSources, Professor J.W. Verret from George Mason University scrutinizes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) current regulatory approach towards the cryptocurrency industry. He particularly focuses on the SEC’s interactions with major industry players and the implications of key legal battles, such as SEC v. Ripple. J.W. Verret is […]

On 14 December 2023, Ripple released a 23-page report titled “CBDCs: The Digital Evolution of Money,” which provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins in the modern financial ecosystem. The report offers an insightful perspective on how these digital currencies are set to digitize economies and […]

In December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated a lawsuit against Ripple Labs (and two of its executives, Bradley Garlinghouse and Christian A. Larsen), which centered around the allegation that Ripple conducted an unregistered securities offering through its sale of XRP, a digital asset. This case has been a significant point of […]

Ripple’s annual Swell conference, which was held this year in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai (November 8-9, 2023), was a convergence point for over 600 leaders from the payments, financial services, and blockchain sectors. In a blog post dated 8 December 2023, Ripple shared detailed insights from the event, focusing on the evolving business landscape of crypto […]

U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby, serving in the District Court of Utah, issued an order on 30 November 2023, raising the possibility of sanctions against SEC attorneys. These potential sanctions stem from making “misleading” claims about Debt Box, a crypto firm, allegedly moving assets and investor funds overseas, resulting in a court-ordered freeze of […]

Africa’s Financial Landscape and Market Potential According to a recently published guide by Ripple (titled “Faster Payments into Africa”), Africa presents a substantial market opportunity, valued at $2.7 trillion, set to become a key driver in global business. Ripple says the continent has witnessed a remarkable increase in fintechs, especially in the payments sector, responding […]

Introduction to Key Industry Figures and Their Interactions In a series of engaging discussions on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), several prominent figures in the crypto space shared insights and opinions that shed light on personal investment strategies, legal battles, and the impact on the broader crypto industry. Caitlin Long’s Praise for John […]

In a recent episode of Ripple’s YouTube series “Crypto in One Minute,” James Wallis, VP of Central Bank Engagements, shared his expertise on how Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) could be instrumental in fostering financial inclusion across the globe. CBDCs, or Central Bank Digital Currencies, are a digital form of a country’s fiat currency, issued […]

Bill Morgan, an Australia-based lawyer, has openly criticized Charles Gasparino, a Senior Correspondent at Fox Business, for his negative remarks about the price performance of XRP and the legal outcomes of the Ripple v. SEC case. Gasparino joined FOX Business Network (FBN) in 2010 as a Senior Correspondent. According to his bio on the Fox Business website, […]

During the Ripple Swell 2023 conference in Dubai (Nov 8-9, 2023), Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse engaged in a candid conversation with CNBC’s Dan Murphy. He expressed strong opinions about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the broader landscape of cryptocurrency regulation. Garlinghouse questioned the SEC’s commitment to its mission of protecting investors, suggesting […]