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XRP Whales Increase Holdings as Community Gains Confidence in Ripple’s SEC Case

May 29, 2023 1 min read

The price of XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple network, has surged by 13% in the past two weeks. This strength has been pointed towards Ripple’s improving fundamentals fueling XRP’s accumulation. Crypto whales have been accumulating XRP in large quantities in recent weeks. According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, whales have acquired over 52 million XRP in the past three weeks, totaling approximately $22.9 million. The recent whale activity

Ripple CEO Says SEC Case Could End Soon

May 25, 2023 1 min read

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a recent interview that he expects the company’s prolonged legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to be over in weeks. In an interview with Mukaya Panich, the CEO of SCB 10X, Garlinghouse said he expects the court case resolution “in weeks, not months,” following the recent court news regarding the Hinman emails would be made public. The Hinman emails refer

Internal Emails from the U.S. SEC Could Be Ripple’s Key to Winning the Lawsuit

May 22, 2023 2 mins read

Internal emails from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suggest that the regulator knew that XRP did not fully meet the definition of security. The emails, which were filed by Ripple in court, argue that there are reasonable grounds not to consider XRP as a security because it does not satisfy the Howey test. The Howey test is a legal framework used to determine whether an investment is a

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse to Speak on Crypto’s Real-World Applications at Dubai Summit

May 4, 2023 1 min read

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is all set to deliver a keynote address on the challenges and opportunities of cryptocurrency utility and regulation at the upcoming Dubai Fintech Summit. The event, which is slated to take place on May 8 and 9 at the Madinat Jumeirah, is expected to bring together more than 5,000 global fintech executives and enthusiasts from around the world. Garlinghouse will be joined by CNBC reporter Dan

Ripple Vs. SEC: Speculation Arises Over Undisclosed Meeting Next Week

May 2, 2023 1 min read

Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue their legal battle without a verdict, but rumors suggest a potential undisclosed meeting between the parties on May 8. The meeting has led to speculation about a possible settlement. However, XRP community attorney John E. Deaton doubts the rumor’s validity, believing that Ripple and the SEC can meet anytime they want. Deaton suggests that a settlement would only happen

Ripple Invites Web3 Developers to Create Financial Projects

April 27, 2023 2 mins read

The XRP Ledger Grants Program has announced its sixth wave, offering a golden opportunity for developers worldwide to create innovative financial projects on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The program seeks projects that address financial inequities, streamline traditional financial processes, and provide new use cases for the XRPL. The deadline for applications is set for June 18, 2023. The Grants Program welcomes applications for various projects such as applications, services, tools,

Montenegro’s Central Bank Collaborates with Ripple to Test CBDC

April 11, 2023 1 min read

Montenegro’s Central Bank (CBCG) has announced plans to develop a pilot program for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in partnership with blockchain provider Ripple. Despite using the euro as its de facto currency, the CBCG aims to identify practical applications of a national stablecoin and simulate its circulation through the pilot program. The project aims to assess the potential advantages and risks of CBDCs, including electronic payment availability, security,

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Urges US to Embrace Crypto

March 3, 2023 1 min read

The push for the US government to embrace cryptocurrencies is gaining momentum, with more industry executives joining the call. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is the latest to speak out against the government’s crackdown on digital assets. He warns that if the US doesn’t create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, the industry will continue to move offshore, leading to a loss of innovation and economic growth. Garlinghouse believes that the Securities

Ripple’s CEO Says Global Regulatory Progress is “Inspiring”

February 10, 2023 1 min read

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has called the recent regulatory developments in the cryptocurrency industry “energizing.” In a series of tweets, Garlinghouse highlighted the steps being taken by various countries, such as Dubai releasing a comprehensive set of rulebooks for crypto market participants. In addition, he mentioned about Australia’s Treasury seeking public input on updating licensing and custody for cryptocurrencies, the UK government’s intention to establish a clear framework balancing innovation

Ripple Appoints New President Ahead of XRP Lawsuit Decision

January 30, 2023 1 min read

Ripple Labs, the payments platform, has recently appointed a new president amidst the ongoing lawsuit by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a company blog post, Ripple announced the promotion of Monica Long, the firm’s senior vice president and general manager, to the position of president. According to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Long has been an instrumental figure in the company’s growth and financial stability, even in the

Ripple Partner Officially Recognized as Money Transfer Company by Central Bank of Uruguay

January 16, 2023 1 min read

A document from the Central Bank of Uruguay is causing excitement in the XRP community. The document, which mentions Ripple seven times, is dated March 7, 2022, but was reportedly only recently published on the Central Bank of Uruguay’s website. The exact role of Ripple in the document is not yet clear, but it reveals that the Central Bank registered Ripple partner, LATAM SOFTWARE S.A.S., as a “money transfer company”

MoneyGram Moves to Keep Some XRP Lawsuit Filings Confidential in Ripple, SEC Case

January 5, 2023 1 min read

MoneyGram has asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to keep certain details of its summary judgment materials in the lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC confidential. The cross-border payments company stated that it wants to protect business information and employee identities. The SEC and Ripple requested a summary judgment in September. The SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple and its executives in December 2020,