Tagged: xrp

November 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

XRP has surged to more than $1.10 following rumors of a potential Trump and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse meeting. The crypto markets are also apparently reacting to possible leadership changes at the US Securities and Exchange (SEC) which may significantly impact cases brought against Ripple… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple releases the quarterly XRP Markets Report to provide transparency and updates on the company’s views on the state of crypto markets and relevant XRP Ledger as well as XRP-related announcements. As an XRP holder, Ripple says it believes in “proactive” communication and transparency and… Read More

August 12, 2024 @ 1:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, it was reported that Ripple had paid a $125 million penalty to settle an enforcement case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ripple, the issuer of XRP, was found guilty of selling unregistered securities, but the penalty was far smaller than… Read More

August 8, 2024 @ 8:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Ripple, the issuer of XRP, has long been ensconced in a legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations of offering an unregistered security. However, it appears to have been let off lightly by paying a penalty of $125 million. Ripple CEO Brad… Read More

May 19, 2024 @ 1:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple releases the quarterly XRP Markets Report to voluntarily provide transparency and regular updates on the company’s views on the state of crypto markets, relevant XRP Ledger and XRP-related announcements, and market developments over the previous quarter. As an XRP holder, Ripple believes in “proactive… Read More

April 30, 2024 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, the provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with HashKey DX, the Tokyo-based specialized consulting company of the HashKey Group, to introduce XRP Ledger (XRPL)-powered enterprise solutions to the Japanese market. HashKey Group has achieved significant success “with… Read More

April 23, 2024 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple Labs has reportedly issued its latest response to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to have the company pay around $2 billion in penalties. This, according to court papers submitted on Monday (April 22, 2024). This latest update comes after the SEC… Read More

April 7, 2024 @ 9:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, the provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, announced its plans to launch a stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD). Ripple’s stablecoin will reportedly “be 100% backed by US dollar deposits, short-term US government treasuries, and other cash equivalents.” These reserve assets… Read More

February 20, 2024 @ 12:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crowdfund Insider recently caught up with Kadan Stadelmann, a blockchain developer, operations security professional, and Komodo Platform’s CTO. As a side note, Komodo, a blockchain interoperability and atomic swap technology leader, recently rebranded its flagship end-user application from “AtomicDEX” to “Komodo Wallet” and its “AtomicDEX… Read More

February 2, 2024 @ 2:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reportedly frozen $4.2 million in XRP tokens that are said to be tied or linked to this past week’s $120 million exploit. This, according to an update shared via social media by Binance CEO Richard Teng. Teng noted via X that… Read More

January 11, 2024 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple is reportedly buying back $285 million of its shares, valuing the Fintech firm at around $11 billion. This, according to sources familiar with the matter and cited by Reuters. Crypto firm Ripple Labs, which is well-known for its XRP token, is preparing to buy… Read More

December 21, 2023 @ 7:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, the enabler of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, announced that the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has added its Irish subsidiary Ripple Markets Ireland Limited to its list of registered Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). The decision will support Ripple’s business since, “as a… Read More

November 5, 2023 @ 7:20 am By Michael Wong  |  

Digital asset XRP has been granted approval by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for utilization within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant endorsement for cryptocurrency usage in financial services in Dubai, according to Ripple. As the first virtual asset sanctioned by… Read More

October 20, 2023 @ 1:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

It was reported yesterday that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had dropped its charges against Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse (CEO) and Chris Larsen (Chairman). Charges remain for Ripple itself. Ripple has posted a release on the legal victory, calling it a “stunning capitulation by… Read More

October 19, 2023 @ 9:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed the charges, with prejudice against Ripple principles Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen. This is according to an X (Tweet) distributed by lawyer James Filan and reposted by Stuart Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer at Ripple. Alderoty stated: “The… Read More

October 4, 2023 @ 11:40 am By JD Alois  |  

XRP has caught a small bid following the news that the courts have sided with Ripple regarding the ongoing battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. US District Judge Analisa Torres has rejected the SEC’s appeal regarding part of the judge’s decision in its lawsuit… Read More

October 4, 2023 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US District Judge Analisa Torres has rejected the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) to appeal part of the judge’s decision in its lawsuit against enterprise blockchain firm Ripple Labs regarding the sales of XRP. Judge Torres determined in July 2023 that a part of… Read More

September 15, 2023 @ 12:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US-headquartered crypto firm Ripple recently stated that it intends to keep fighting the current lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The dustup with the regulator is emblematic of the broader challenges digital asset firms face in the US as the SEC has… Read More

September 8, 2023 @ 12:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

Ripple, creator of XRP, has announced the acquisition of Fortress Trust, a regulated entity that provides custody and other services in regard to digital assets. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Ripple was an investor in Fortress during its seed funding round in 2022…. Read More

August 14, 2023 @ 10:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset firm Gemini is pleased to announce support for XRP Ledger (XRP), adding a new blockchain to Gemini’s growing list of supported networks. XRP is now “available for trading on our API/FIX and ActiveTrader applications for USD trading pairs, and on the Gemini Mobile… Read More