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Supreme Court of India YouTube channel hijacked to shill XRP
20.9.2024
India's Supreme Court YouTube channel fell victim to a Ripple and XRP scam, promoting fraudulent investments via a fake livestream
North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto
11.9.2024
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill prohibiting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. The Senate voted 27-17, securing the required supermajority. The bill bars payments using CBDC and state participation in Federal Reserve...
Ripple CEO: Japan’s Leaders Committed to Advancing Crypto and Blockchain Technology
9.9.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed Japan’s potential in blockchain technology with Japanese lawmaker Taira Masaaki during XRP Community Day. Garlinghouse praised Japan’s commitment to advancing crypto, highlighting the country’s “clear frameworks and constructive...
Demand for Yen stablecoins is ‘only a matter of time’ — Brad Garlinghouse
8.9.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says that Japan’s efforts on regulatory clarity has allowed “entrepreneurship and investment to really thrive.”
On the Ground at Frostapalooza
19.8.2024
I can’t say I would have ever expected to see Jeremy Keith performing the Yeah Yeah Yeahs song “Maps”, but then again, I don’t know what I expected to happen at Frostapalooza.
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Better Markets CEO Says SEC Has 90% Chance of Winning in Ripple Appeal — Criticizes Judge’s XRP Ruling
19.8.2024
Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a 90% chance of winning an appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He criticized the court ruling as flawed, arguing that the judge in the Ripple case misapplied the law. Better Markets CEO on...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: AI ‘should have crypto wallets’
17.8.2024
Armstrong’s statements come as Coinbase launches a $15K bot accelerator
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: AI ‘should have crypto wallets’
17.8.2024
Armstrong’s statements come as Coinbase launches a $15K bot accelerator
Disney Says ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Fired For Misconduct After He Blames Gay Pride Post For Loss Of Season 2 Credits
16.8.2024
X-Men ’97 creator and head writer Beau DeMayo was removed from the show and later stripped of credit for its second season. He now says that was over a gay pride post he made on Instagram last June. A statement from Disney claims that’s false and that the creative was fired over “egregious”...
SEC Addresses Final Court Ruling in Ripple Case, Highlights Key Outcomes
11.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case over XRP, emphasizing the substantial financial penalties imposed on the crypto firm and its ongoing securities law violations. While Ripple celebrated the 94% reduced...
Ripple and DIFC Partner to Drive Blockchain and Crypto Adoption in UAE
8.8.2024
Ripple has unveiled its plan to partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to promote blockchain and crypto adoption in the UAE. The collaboration seeks to encourage innovation among early-stage companies and large institutions. Ripple has dedicated one billion...
XRP rockets 26% as Ripple execs hail $125M penalty as ‘victory’
8.8.2024
XRP’s price has surged 26% as the Ripple vs. SEC case appears to be nearing its final stages, with no signs suggesting that XRP will be classified as a security
Ripple Hails Victory as Judge Cuts SEC’s Penalty Request by 94% in Final Judgment of XRP Case
8.8.2024
District Judge Analisa Torres has cut the penalty requested by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case against Ripple Labs over XRP by 94%. The court partially granted the SEC’s motion for remedies against Ripple, imposing a $125 million civil penalty. “This is...
Ripple CEO Slams SEC Hypocrisy and Haphazard Crypto Regulation
31.7.2024
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s inconsistent regulatory practices after the regulator revealed its intention to amend its complaint against Binance concerning the security status of certain crypto tokens. He highlighted...
Ripple CEO Suggests Vice President Kamala Harris Steer Clear of Anti-Crypto Rhetoric
29.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized Congressman Brad Sherman’s anti-crypto comments, urging Vice President Kamala Harris to distance herself from such views. The Ripple executive warned that opposing cryptocurrencies is equivalent to opposing innovation, benefiting Republicans...
Ripple CEO: Kamala Harris Could Reset US Crypto Regulation
26.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris “has an incredible opportunity to provide a reset on critical issues for U.S. competitiveness (like crypto regulation).” He noted that she is no stranger to Silicon Valley. Moreover, he cautioned against making...
Ripple CEO Blasts Political Divide Over Crypto, Calls for Bipartisan Cooperation
18.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the politicization of cryptocurrency in the U.S., stressing the necessity of a bipartisan approach and clear regulatory guidelines. He condemned the partisan divide in crypto innovation, particularly addressing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s...
Filipino artists hacked to promote XRP scam
15.7.2024
Ben&Ben, a nine-piece pop band with over three million YouTube followers, started live-streaming a fraudulent XRP advertisement
Ripple CEO and Legal Chief Reflect on Landmark Victory Against SEC Over XRP
14.7.2024
Ripple’s chief executive and chief legal officer have reflected on the crypto firm’s win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding XRP as the anniversary of the court ruling approached. The CEO described the ruling as a milestone for both Ripple and...
CME Group Adds XRP to Crypto Benchmarks
13.7.2024
CME Group, a leading global markets company, has announced the launch of XRP and ICP reference rates and real-time indices. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explained that the first step towards institutional crypto products is having a trusted benchmark reference rate. CME Group Introduces Transparent...