Was Jed McCaleb’s Departure from Ripple a Breakup or a Strategic Masterstroke? When Jed McCaleb left Ripple in 2014, many speculated it was due to a falling out. However, a closer look reveals that his move to launch Stellar might have been a calculated strategy to complement Ripple’s focus on institutional finance. Jed McCaleb’s strategic […]
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Peter Todd Exposes Critical Flaw in Ripple’s XRPL SDK, Urges Better Security Practices In a blistering critique, Bitcoin developer Peter Todd, recently featured in an HBO documentary as a potential Satoshi Nakamoto, has spotlighted a significant security vulnerability in Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL) SDK. The flaw, a backdoor in the code, was initially discovered by […]
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Crypto Industry Injects $18 Million into Trump’s Inauguration Fund The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has revealed that cryptocurrency firms and stakeholders have donated over $18 million to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. Ripple led with a hefty $4.9 million contribution, highlighting the crypto industry’s growing influence in political spheres and sparking debates about the implications of […]
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XRP Eyes 50% Breakout Versus Bitcoin: A Technical Setup Mirroring 2024’s Rally Remember XRP’s 50% surge last year? It’s about to happen again, but can it really break out this time? XRP is currently trading at 0.0000244 BTC, showing signs of a potential breakout against Bitcoin with a technical pattern that mirrors a setup from […]
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HashKey Capital Launches Asia’s First XRP Tracker Fund HashKey Capital has taken a bold stride with the launch of Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund, offering seasoned investors a regulated pathway to engage with XRP’s potential. This development not only signifies Asia’s growing clout in the crypto arena but also bridges the gap between Web3—a decentralized […]
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Ripple-Backed Hidden Road Gains Broker-Dealer License, Ushering in New Era for Digital Assets Hidden Road, a Ripple Labs subsidiary, has secured approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to operate as a broker-dealer, marking a significant leap forward in expanding its fixed income prime brokerage platform. This milestone follows Ripple’s recent $1.25 billion acquisition […]
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Ripple CTO Reacts to Jim Cramer’s ‘Black Monday’ Prediction When Jim Cramer, the CNBC broadcaster known for his market predictions, warned of a potential “Black Monday” style stock market crash, Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz couldn’t help but see the silver lining. With a touch of irony, Schwartz referred to Cramer’s grim forecast as “some good […]
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Ripple’s RLUSD Pilot Brings Hope to Kenyan Pastoralists Amid Drought In Laikipia County, Kenya, Ripple has launched a pilot project to combat drought using its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). This initiative, in partnership with Mercy Corps Ventures and DIVA Donate, aims to provide financial relief to approximately 533 pastoralists, leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts. […]
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XRP Lawsuit Hit With Emergency Motion Over Decisive Evidence Justin W. Koerner has filed an emergency motion in the ongoing SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit, claiming to possess “crucial proof” that could sway the case in Ripple’s favor. As the lawsuit nears its end, with the SEC dropping its appeal and Ripple agreeing to a reduced […]
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Kraken Embraces Ripple’s RLUSD, Boosting Stablecoin’s Cross-Border Payment Potential Kraken, a leading US crypto exchange, has added support for Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, enhancing its potential for cross-border payments. Launched in mid-December 2024, RLUSD has already surpassed a $293 million market cap and is now available on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchains. This […]
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