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XRP is the native cryptocurrency for the Ripple distributed ledger payment network. XRP acts as a bridge currency to other currencies. Ripple operates on an open source and peer-to-peer decentralized platform that allows for a seamless transfer of money in any form, whether it is fiat or cryptocurrency.

Ripple (XRP) Whale Addresses Reach New All-Time High as Price Surges, Despite Regulatory Unclarity
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Ripple (XRP) Whale Addresses Reach New All-Time High as Price Surges, Despite Regulatory Unclarity

Data suggests that as the number of holders with large amounts of XRP has been rising, also contributed to the coin’s growth.

US Should Register Ripple’s XRP Token as a Security, Says Market Expert Peter Brandt
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US Should Register Ripple’s XRP Token as a Security, Says Market Expert Peter Brandt

The question of whether Ripple’s XRP token should be classified as a security remains unclear and has been debated upon.

Ripple CEO Says Bitcoin PoW Energy Use Makes Square Target of Biden’s Climate Change Agenda
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Ripple CEO Says Bitcoin PoW Energy Use Makes Square Target of Biden’s Climate Change Agenda

Ripple CEO thinks Bitcoin’s PoW energy consumption makes public companies who invested heavily in BTC, like Square, potential targets of Joe Biden’s climate change agenda.

Ripple Blockchain Firm to Establish Regional Headquarters in Dubai
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Ripple Blockchain Firm to Establish Regional Headquarters in Dubai

Amid the conflict with the SEC over its strict crypto regulatory framework, Ripple has announced that it will set up a regional office in Dubai.

Ripple CTO Explains Why Banks Have Been Lagging Behind on XRP Adoption
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Ripple CTO Explains Why Banks Have Been Lagging Behind on XRP Adoption

Ripple’s chief technical officer (CTO) David Schwartz explained why the company’s native XRP cryptocurrency has not been more readily adopted by banks.

MoneyGram Continues to Receive Millions in Development Fees From Ripple
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MoneyGram Continues to Receive Millions in Development Fees From Ripple

Ripple continues to pump money into MoneyGram remittance services in market development fees as compensation for providing liquidity to its ODL XRP network.

Ripple CTO: Why Ripple Ledger's Consensus Algorithm is More Reliable and Energy Efficient than PoW
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Ripple CTO: Why Ripple Ledger's Consensus Algorithm is More Reliable and Energy Efficient than PoW

Ripple CTO David Schwartz talks about reasons why Ripple Ledger (XRPL)'s consensus is more reliable and energy-efficient than Proof of Work (PoW) Consensus.

US Blockchain Firm Ripple Considers Relocation to UK and Singapore for Better Crypto Regulatory Clarity
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US Blockchain Firm Ripple Considers Relocation to UK and Singapore for Better Crypto Regulatory Clarity

Ripple CEO explains why he is considering UK and Singapore as potential countries to move blockchain firm Ripple's operations to.

Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas
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Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has banned political discussions in the crypto work environment, a move that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse disagrees with.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Japan or Singapore Could be Firm's New Home
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Japan or Singapore Could be Firm's New Home

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that his company has earmarked Singapore and Japan as the most crypto-friendly countries where Ripple Labs could relocate.

Ripple CTO Assesses XRP as a Bridge Cryptocurrency Between CBDCs, Stablecoins, and Fiat
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Ripple CTO Assesses XRP as a Bridge Cryptocurrency Between CBDCs, Stablecoins, and Fiat

Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz discussed the key role Ripple (XRP) tokens and other cryptocurrencies would play in a market where CBDC was becoming a hot topic.

Pre-Election Stimulus Package: Price Implications For BTC, ETH, and XRP
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Pre-Election Stimulus Package: Price Implications For BTC, ETH, and XRP

With the possible release of a new stimulus package in the US, here is a short and long term price analysis of what you could expect from BTC, ETH, and XRP.

Ripple Donates $10M to Humanitarian Organization to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
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Ripple Donates $10M to Humanitarian Organization to Accelerate Financial Inclusion

Ripple has continued to be innovative in finding ways to deliver global financial inclusion amid a struggling COVID-19 economy.

XRP Price Drops During Ripple Swell Conference
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XRP Price Drops During Ripple Swell Conference

The XRP price looks set to continue a downtrend, while Ripple hosts the annual Swell conference which brings together world industry leaders and policymakers.

Ripple CTO Regrets Selling Ether for $1 Each, Missed Out on Millions as ETH Looking Bullish
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Ripple CTO Regrets Selling Ether for $1 Each, Missed Out on Millions as ETH Looking Bullish

Ripple chief technical officer (CTO) David Schwartz disclosed that he previously had 40,000 Ether in his possession, but that he liquidated it in 2012.