Ripple

Jeremy Hogan, a partner at the American law firm Hogan & Hogan, who has been closely following and commenting on the U.S. SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, recently shared his perspective on the secondary market sales of XRP and their potential implications for the case. In a Twitter thread published on May 29, 2023, Hogan emphasized that the secondary market […]

Brad Garlinghouse, the chief executive officer of Ripple Labs, has voiced his expectation for a forthcoming court ruling in the company’s ongoing legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC initiated legal proceedings against Ripple in December 2020, accusing the firm of selling XRP as an unregistered security. In a conversation […]

Despite a tumultuous past year for the crypto industry, financial leaders worldwide are expressing unprecedented confidence in the impact of cryptocurrencies and digital assets on business and society. This sentiment was confirmed in a recently-published report by Ripple titled “2023 New Value Report: Top 5 Crypto Trends in Business and Beyond”. In its second edition, […]

Jesse Hynes, a prominent American lawyer, provides his expert perspective on the SEC’s ongoing lawsuit against Ripple Labs and the future of XRP. Hynes, an established American attorney and Chief Legal Officer at Gala Games, recently took to Twitter to weigh in on the ongoing lawsuit against Ripple Labs initiated by the U.S. Securities and […]

The price of $XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, has risen nearly 10% over the last few days on reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Ripple Labs, a major player in the cryptocurrency’s ecosystem, is now tilting in favor of the fintech firm. According to available market data, […]

John Deaton, a highly-respected attorney, recently outlined a possible roadmap to a resounding victory for Ripple in the ongoing lawsuit started by the U.S. SEC in December 2020 over the alleged ongoing illegal sales of XRP tokens. Deaton, a renowned figure in the world of digital asset law, recently weighed in on the U.S. SEC’s […]

Fintech firm Ripple is launching a platform tailored for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This unique platform, which is based on the $XRP Ledger, aims to empower central banks, governments, and financial institutions to create and manage their own digital currencies. Ripple’s novel CBDC platform equips these institutions with the ability to oversee the full […]

The institutional crypto custody market is projected to reach an extraordinary $10 trillion by 2030, according to research conducted by Ripple. In a strategic move, Ripple, a significant player in the cryptocurrency industry, has announced its acquisition of Metaco. The Swiss-based company is known for its digital asset custody and tokenization technology. Ripple’s acquisition aims […]

On Tuesday (May 16, 2023), Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse hailed what he termed a “win for transparency” in the ongoing lawsuit between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and his firm. But what does this “win” really mean? As reported by CoinDesk, a federal judge has ruled that the SEC cannot seal documents connected […]

This article takes a closer look at RippleNet, particularly the role of digital asset XRP, the open source XRP Ledger (XRPL), and the On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service. What Is RippleNet? RippleNet is a distributed network developed by Ripple to facilitate real-time, cross-border transactions. Technically, it’s a peer-to-peer distributed application that maintains a virtual ledger, emulating […]

The official media office of the Dubai government has recognized leading fintech firm Ripple as a leading provider of enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions. The recognition comes on the heels of Ripple’s recent expansion into the bustling city with a brand-new office. Dubai’s forward-thinking stance on emerging technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency has been reiterated […]

Exploring the intricacies of Ripple, Coinbase, Ethereum, and XRP might reveal some unexpected insights. Bill Morgan, who is qualified to practice law in both the UK and Australia, took to Twitter on May 10, 2023, to share his thoughts on these subjects, opening up an intriguing perspective on their interconnected operations and strategic directions. In […]

Despite turbulence in the crypto sector, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees a bright future on the horizon and anticipates a turning point in the company’s legal battle with the SEC. As you may remember, on 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its executives, who […]

The XRP community is getting excited about the possibility of a relisting after Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, indicated that he welcomed the idea of meeting Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer of Ripple, “more often.” This is the tweet from the Coinbase Chief Legal Officer that has the XRP community buzzing: […]

Ripple’s eagerly anticipated quarterly XRP Markets Report report is out. On Thursday (April 27, 2023), FinTech firm Ripple released its Q1 2023 XRP Markets Report, which aims to provide transparency and timely updates on the company’s perspective on the current state of cryptocurrency markets, which includes its quarterly XRP sales, relevant XRP Ledger and XRP-related […]

The XRPL Grants Program continues its support for innovation in Web3 finance. Established in May 2021, the XRPL Grants Program seeks to promote innovative software projects on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and support its growing developer community. Wave 6 targets software developers over 18 years old, who are not citizens or residents of countries or […]

Amid the absence of clear cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S., Ripple’s Head of Public Policy, Susan Friedman, urges the nation to draw inspiration from the EU and UK’s regulatory approaches. On April 21, 2023, she warned that the absence of such regulations drives activity offshore, ultimately hindering the monitoring of illicit and criminal activities. This, […]

In a recent publication, California-based fintech firm Ripple has revealed that its global $XRP-powered global proprietary payments solution, RippleNet, has processed nearly $30 billion across approximately 20 million transactions since launch. The publication was first pointed out by pseudonymous XRP community influencer, WrathofKahneman, who praised the payment solution’s achievements. The publication details that the firm’s […]

On April 17, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty explained why Ripple Liquidity Hub, an enterprise product his firm publicly launched on April 13, does not currently support XRP (unlike their other product ODL which does use it). According to Ripple’s blog post about Liquidity Hub, the FinTech firm piloted the solution last year. It is now […]

Ripple has some great news regarding Liquidity Hub, an innovative approach to managing crypto liquidity needs for businesses. On April 13, American FinTech firm Ripple announced the public launch of Ripple Liquidity Hub, their B2B Crypto Liquidity API solution. According to the company’s blog post, Ripple piloted the solution last year. It is now available […]

As Ripple battles the SEC in court, a prominent legal expert has weighed in on a crucial aspect of the case: whether or not Ripple sold XRP as a security. In the ongoing case of “SEC v Ripple Labs Inc. et al. No 20-ev-10832 (AT) (SN) (S.D.N.Y)“, Jeremy Hogan, a partner at the American law […]

Ripple Labs continues to put up a strong fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and their latest filing is no exception, as they directly counter the SEC’s Letter of Supplemental Authority regarding the regulator’s Motion for Summary Judgment with a confident and robust response. In a recent development within the ongoing legal […]

A new court ruling could shake the foundation of Ripple Labs’ pivotal defense in its high-stakes legal showdown with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as the regulator points out. According to an article published by Cointelegraph earlier today, in a letter to U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres, who presides over the case […]

California-based fintech firm Ripple Labs has recently announced that its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), since its inception in 2018, has supported more than 45 university partnerships across 20 countries, and funded over 1,000 research projects. Launched in June 2018, the University Blockchain Research Initiative aims to accelerate academic research, technical development, and innovation in […]

Montenegro has turned to Ripple for a cutting-edge pilot program to create a digital currency. Montenegro is a small country in Southeastern Europe, which is a part of the Balkans. On 14 December 2021, Ivan Boskovic, the former Director of Payment Systems and Financial Technology Department at the Central Bank of Montenegro (“CBM”), published an article in Currency […]

Defying the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) claims that XRP is a security, Uphold, which is a global multi-asset digital trading platform, has remained steadfast in its support for the embattled digital asset. On December 22, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of […]

John Deaton, a prominent highly-respected attorney closely monitoring the U.S. SEC’s lawsuit against FinTech firm Ripple, has shared his thoughts on why $XRP and $ETH should not be considered securities. Deaton, Managing Partner of Deaton Law Firm, is the founder of CryptoLaw, a website focusing on U.S. legal and regulatory developments for digital asset holders, and […]

On March 31, John Deaton, a well-known attorney closely monitoring the U.S. SEC’s lawsuit against FinTech firm Ripple, shared his latest insights on the ongoing case. Deaton, Managing Partner of Deaton Law Firm, is the founder of CryptoLaw, a website focusing on U.S. legal and regulatory developments for digital asset holders, and the host of […]

South Korea is reportedly experiencing a resurgence of cryptocurrency trading, particularly in XRP tokens. According to a report by CoinDesk published earlier today, the past week saw XRP’s value increase by 26%, causing trading volumes on top Korean exchanges like UpBit, Bithumb, and Korbit to reach billions of dollars. In the past 24-hour period, CoinDesk […]

Kevin Cage, an advisor at Iron Key Capital, a digital asset management fund that focuses on researching crypto enterprise adoption and decentralized data utility networks, recently expressed his strong belief in the potential of XRP on Twitter. Iron Key Capital is a digital asset management fund that focuses on researching crypto enterprise adoption and decentralized […]

Attorney John Deaton, who has been closely monitoring the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, recently shared his thoughts on Twitter regarding the ongoing case and its potential impact on XRP. Deaton, the Managing Partner of the Deaton Law Firm, is also the founder of CryptoLaw, a website focusing on US legal and regulatory developments for digital […]

On Thursday (March 23), Ripple President Monica Long recently spoke with CNBC International TV at Paris Blockchain Week 2023, discussing the ongoing SEC lawsuit, the company’s global expansion, and the growth of its payment network. Long conveyed optimism about the lawsuit’s resolution, stating that the facts and the law support Ripple’s case. She also highlighted […]

FinTech firm Ripple has revealed that it has strategically invested in the Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF). BFF, based in Singapore, is an early-stage venture capital fund that concentrates on top-tier global Web3 startups and is supported by key industry leaders, investors, and family offices. According to the press release, the investment aligns with Ripple’s initiative […]

On Sunday (March 12), just two days after Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was closed by Californian regulators and placed under the control of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse provided information about how the SVB collapse has impacted his firm.   SVB has $175 billion in deposits, 89% of which is […]

Recently, David Schwartz, CTO at FinTech firm Ripple, explained why he believes that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) — which was closed by Californian regulators last Friday (March 10) and under the control of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) — was “insolvent” event before last week’s bank run. SVB has $175 billion in deposits, […]

The price of $XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, has been bucking a bearish trend in the wider cryptocurrency sector that has seen the price of major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, drop amid the collapse of Silvergate Bank, a major financial institution focused on the crypto space. According to available market data, […]

Earlier today, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, recently spoke about the U.S. SEC’s ongoing lawsuit against Ripple Labs over the sale of XRP tokens (which the SEC considers unregistered securities). According to Blockworks’s report on their interview with Alderoty, he believes that companies facing regulatory hostility from American regulators should consider launching their projects […]

On Thursday (9 February 2023), Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse commented on the exciting developments in the regulation of the cryptocurrency industry worldwide. In a Twitter thread posted yesterday, Garlinghouse noted that while the US lags behind, countries such as Dubai, Australia, the UK, South Korea, and Brazil have taken significant steps to clarify and support […]

On Wednesday (1 February 2023), RippleX, the team within Ripple that tries to provide XRP Ledger (XRPL) developers with all the resources they need to build solutions that “fuel the engine of a new digital economy,” wrote about the XRPL Learning Portal. The XRP Ledger was created in 2012 by David Schwartz, Jed McCaleb, and […]

FinTech released its newest quarterly XRP Markets Report on Monday (30 January 2023) with data that will be of interest to XRP HODLers. According to this report, the XRPL blockchain had a rise in on-chain activity despite an overall decline in the cryptocurrency market. After the XLS-20 amendment was authorized on 2 November 2022, the […]

Recently, Dr. Dritan Abazović, who has been the prime minister of Montenegro since 28 April 2022, reported on his meeting with two executives from FinTech firm Ripple. Montenegro is a small country in Southeastern Europe, which is a part of the Balkans. On 14 December 2021, Ivan Boskovic, the former Director of Payment Systems and […]

The total market capitalization of the $XRP token has grown by over $1 billion in only 24 hours, at a time in which investors’ interest in the cryptocurrency space has been surging and prices have risen significantly. According to TradingView data, $XRP’s market capitalization moved from over $20 billion to over $21.4 billion at the […]

On Monday (23 January 2023), Bill Morgan, who is qualified to practice law in both the UK and Australia, explained why he believes that the lawsuit involving the U.S. SEC and Ripple Labs could end in a settlement. On 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two […]

On Friday (20 January 2023), David Schwartz, who is Ripple’s Chief Cryptographer and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), explained why XRP is a commodity. On 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its executives, who are also significant security holders, alleging that they raised over $1.3 billion through […]

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has said that the fintech firm is unlikely to settle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the regulator’s lawsuit against it and two executives, which alleges they “raised over $1.3 billion through an unregistered, ongoing digital asset securities offering.”  At a fireside chat in Davos with CNBC, Garlinghouse […]

On Tuesday (10 January 2023), Fox Business Senior Correspondent Charlie Gasparino warned that if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) wins its ongoing lawsuit against Ripple, the crypto community would see a bloodbath. As you may remember, on 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two […]

On Monday (9 January 2023), Sendi Young, Managing Director for UK and Europe at FinTech firm Ripple, share her predictions for “what we can expect from crypto over the next 12 months.” On 30 June 2021, Ripple announced Young’s appointment. Ripple’s press release stated that Sendi will “oversee strategy and champion the expansion of Ripple’s global financial network […]

On Wednesday (4 January 2023), American attorney  John Deaton, the owner of the Deaton Law Firm, on the U.S. SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. As you may remember, on 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its executives, who are also significant security holders, alleging that they […]

Although the XRP community seems to believe that the U.S. SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple does not go to verdict, American lawyer John Deaton, the owner of the Deaton Law Firm, now thinks that “we will get a decision by Judge Torres.” As you may remember, on 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action […]

On 30 December 2022, Jeremy Hogan, a partner at the American law firm Hogan & Hogan, who has been closely following and commenting on the U.S. SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, explained why he owns $XRP. As you may remember, on 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its executives, […]

Matt Hamilton, a former Principal Developer Advocate at FinTech firm Ripple, has defended the utility of the $XRP token and said that smart contracts are coming to the cryptocurrency’s ledger. These could be used to power decentralized applications, the way they are used on other networks such as Ethereum and the BNB Chain. Hamilton, who […]

MoneyGram International has launched a new remittance service in Brazil through a new partnership with Frente Correta, one of the main partners of fintech firm Ripple in the country. The new service was positively met by the $XRP community. According to a newly issued press release, the new partnership led to the launch of MoneyGram […]

David Schwartz, who is Ripple’s Chief Cryptographer and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), has recently revealed he sees potential in carbon credits and gaming non-fungible tokens (NFTs), while still being excited about payments. Speaking at an interview after the Decentral conference in Miami, as The Block reported, Schwartz revealed he is excited about blockchain technology on […]

Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed it intends to honor its commitment to support the Flare ($FLR) token airdrop for users who held $XRP at the time of the snapshot, which was back on December 12, 2020. According to a series of tweets Coinbase shared with its users, the airdrop will be distributed to XRP […]

On Monday (September 19), January Walker, who was United Utah Party candidate for Utah’s fourth congressional district in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, commented on the U.S. SEC’s ongoing lawsuit against Ripple. On 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its executives, who are also significant […]

On Thursday (8 December 2022), Matt Hamilton, a former Principal Developer Advocate at FinTech firm Ripple, explained why $XRP has such a loyal and passionate community. It all started when Sasha Hodder, Founder of Hodder Law, “a firm dedicated to helping clients grow their business in the cryptocurrency field”, asked on Twitter even though $XRP’s […]

On Friday (9 August 2022), crypto investor and analyst Miles Deutscher explained why he wants Ripple to win even though he is not a “huge fan” of digital asset $XRP. As you may remember, on 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its executives, who are also […]

An artificial intelligence-powered chatbot created by OpenAI, ChatGPT, has alleged that the XRP Ledger, the native network of the $XRP token, is secretly controlled by fintech firm Ripple. The firm’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has responded to the theory. According to a Twitter thread shared by user Stefan Huber, ChatGPT’s AI has said that […]

Fintech firm Ripple has said that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hasn’t been able to provide that its sales of the $XRP token were investment contracts during the regulator’s lawsuit against it. The SEC sued Ripple and two of its executives in 2020, alleging they sold unregistered securities when they issued $1.3 billion […]

On 4 December 2022, entrepreneur David Gokhshtein, who is Founder and Chairman of crypto-focused media outlet Gokhshtein Media, predicted victory for Ripple Labs in its fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). As you may remember, on 22 December 2020, the SEC announced that it had “filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc. and two of its […]