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Ripple, first released in 2012, is for moving money to all corners of the world instantly, easily, efficiently and cost-effectively. Ripple was considered a replacement of traditional SWIFT for cross-border payment and settlement. Ripple uses RippleNet for global payment and its token XRP functions as a bridge for fiat money exchanges. CEO of Ripple is Brad Garlinghouse.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues Google and YouTube Over Fraudulent Bitcoin Scam Videos
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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues Google and YouTube Over Fraudulent Bitcoin Scam Videos

Legal team for Steve Wozniak, co-founder of tech powerhouse Apple, announced a lawsuit against YouTube and their parent company Google alleging that the media companies failed to take down fraudulent videos that impersonated Wozniak to drive Bitcoin funds.

YouTube and Ripple Intertwined In Lawsuit Battle For XRP Scam Videos
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YouTube and Ripple Intertwined In Lawsuit Battle For XRP Scam Videos

Blockchain company Ripple and CEO of the currency exchange network Brad Garlinghouse is suing YouTube for allegedly playing a part in the repeated Ripple (XRP) crypto giveaway scams that have been circulating on the video content platform.

Bitcoin is 57,000 Times Less Environmentally Friendly Than the "Green Cryptocurrency" XRP, Says Ripple
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Bitcoin is 57,000 Times Less Environmentally Friendly Than the "Green Cryptocurrency" XRP, Says Ripple

Ripple claims that its cryptocurrency, XRP, is 57,000 times more environmentally friendly than the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. According to Ripple’s blog post, the firm criticizes Bitcoin’s consensus mechanism, proof-of-work (PoW), as a major issue contributing to the vast amounts of energy consumed for validating and processing transactions on the network.

World Economic Forum Recognized Six Blockchain Companies as “Technology Pioneers” in 2020, Including MakerDAO and Chainlink
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World Economic Forum Recognized Six Blockchain Companies as “Technology Pioneers” in 2020, Including MakerDAO and Chainlink

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has honored six blockchain companies on its list of 100 “early to growth-stage” firms Technology Pioneers for 2020, including MakerDAO and Chainlink.

Ripple (XRP) Check Feature May Soon See the Light of Day
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Ripple (XRP) Check Feature May Soon See the Light of Day

The long-awaited Ripple Check may soon be launched as the margin for the needed votes by the network's validators narrows. With the Check feature, institutions and users will find flexibility in money exchange and adherence to compliance.

XRP Gains 36 Percent as Ripple Sees Rise in Active Addresses
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XRP Gains 36 Percent as Ripple Sees Rise in Active Addresses

Data analytics firm Santiment posted last week about the steady increase in wallet addresses for Ripple. The insight proves bullish for the firm’s native token, which has risen 36 percent since March 2020.

Ripple Files Lawsuit Against YouTube Over Cryptocurrency Investment Scam
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Ripple Files Lawsuit Against YouTube Over Cryptocurrency Investment Scam

Ripple crypto firm has hit YouTube with a lawsuit accusing the streaming platform of failing to take action against crypto scams that impersonate the cryptocurrency company.

RippleNet Expands Access to Cross-Border Payments in the Asian Market with Thai FinTech Partnership
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RippleNet Expands Access to Cross-Border Payments in the Asian Market with Thai FinTech Partnership

Thailand-based fintech company DeeMoney has joined RippleNet to process more efficient money transfers with competitive rates and low fees for all of Asia.

National Bank of Egypt Delves into Blockchain-Powered Inward Remittances with Ripple Partnership
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National Bank of Egypt Delves into Blockchain-Powered Inward Remittances with Ripple Partnership

Egypt’s biggest and oldest bank, the National Bank of Egypt, seeks to revamp its inward remittances with blockchain technology. As a result, the bank has entered a partnership with Ripple to use its blockchain-powered payments network RippleNet to offer cost-friendly and quicker cross-border payments.

Which Cryptocurrency Was Most Correlated to Rest of the Crypto Market In 2019?
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Which Cryptocurrency Was Most Correlated to Rest of the Crypto Market In 2019?

Find out which cryptocurrency was most correlated to the majority of the crypto market in 2019.

XRP Status Classified as Unclear,  Meanwhile Analysts Say XRP Price Could Jump to $0.30
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XRP Status Classified as Unclear, Meanwhile Analysts Say XRP Price Could Jump to $0.30

The US Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Heath Tarbert indicated in an interview that the status of XRP has been classified as unclear. He said, “It’s unclear. Stay tuned I’d say. Part of the issue is that our jurisdiction we share with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). If it’s a security, it falls under their jurisdiction. If it’s a commodity, it falls under ours.”

Ripple Invests in MoneyGram Equity Honoring Commitment to Accelerate and Expand On-Demand Liquidity
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Ripple Invests in MoneyGram Equity Honoring Commitment to Accelerate and Expand On-Demand Liquidity

MoneyGram has announced that Ripple has made the final 20 million dollar investment in MoneyGram equity pursuant to the original $50 million equity investment commitment made earlier this year.

SBI Group Introduces Blockchain-Based Money Transfer Service Between Japan And Vietnam
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SBI Group Introduces Blockchain-Based Money Transfer Service Between Japan And Vietnam

SBI Ripple Asia recently announced that it has joined hands with SBI Remit to provide money transfer services between Japan and Vietnam using blockchain technology. Of course, the two Japanese companies are working with a local Vietnamese bank – Tien Phong commercial joint stock bank – for making the transfer in fiat currency.

Ripple Customers to Seamlessly Interact via RippleNet Home
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Ripple Customers to Seamlessly Interact via RippleNet Home

RippleNet Home, an innovative product by Ripple, is set to revolutionize the way customers partner and connect on this platform. This product will also benefit companies as they will be able to get real-time insights about the performance and payment flows.

Ripple Expands Global Regulatory Team and Joins Blockchain Association
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Ripple Expands Global Regulatory Team and Joins Blockchain Association

Ripple, the San Francisco-based blockchain startup, just announced its inclusion of four new members into its global regulatory team in Washington D.C.