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Bitcoin ETFs, Halving To Power Crypto Market Past $5 Trillion Mark, Predicts Ripple CEO
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 12:59am | 675Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of blockchain startup Ripple, projected that the cryptocurrency market’s total capitalization could hit $5 trillion this year. What Happened: Garlinghouse’s bullish forecast for the crypto market is driven by several macro factors, including the launch of the...
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Ripple Faces $2B SEC Fine: Crypto Company Vows To Fight 'Misleading' Charges
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 6:55pm | 466Ripple Labs Inc. (CRYPTO: XRP) is at the center of a hefty legal battle, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposing a staggering $2 billion in fines and penalties against the blockchain company. This development was disclosed by Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart...
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Ripple CEO Says SEC May 'Lose The War' Against Ethereum Just Like They Did Against XRP: 'They're Now Fighting Fellow Regulators'
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 5:18am | 484Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse has weighed in on the ongoing regulatory challenges faced by the cryptocurrency industry, particularly the battle involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). What Happened: Garlinghouse in a tweet on X said,...
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Would 'Certainly Welcome' Backing An XRP ETF
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 7:02am | 513Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, on Tuesday discussed the potential for an XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) focused exchange-traded fund (ETF). What Happened: During a Bloomberg interview, Garlinghouse was questioned about Ripple’s stance on backing an XRP ETF, to which he said, “We would...
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Davos Crypto Panel Backs CBDCs, Rejects Dogecoin; Ripple CEO Says 'I Don't Get It'
Thursday, January 18, 2024 - 3:07pm | 644A panel at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland titled "Clear-Eyed About Crypto" agreed the cryptocurrency industry needs further regulatory clarity. The panel also struck an optimistic tone but rejected the appeal of meme coins like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). When...
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Ripple CEO Keeps IPO Option Open, Calls Gary Gensler A 'Political Liability'
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 11:54pm | 582Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, characterizing his position on crypto regulation as rigid and counterproductive. What Happened: Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Garlinghouse told CNBC on Jan. 16 that...
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SEC Who? Ripple Spits Fire, Buys Back $285M In Shares After Legal Win
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 2:40pm | 430Ripple Labs (CRYPTO: XRP) is set to repurchase $285 million of its shares from early investors and employees, reflecting the company's robust financial standing and strategic growth plans. What Happened: The tender offer, which essentially values Ripple Labs at a substantial $11....
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Ripple CEO Ready To Fight SEC In Supreme Court: 'We'd Love To See The Vegas Odds'
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 5:15pm | 728Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) is prepared to take its legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the XRP crypto token to the Supreme Court. That's according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, citing how the company has already spent over $150 million on legal defenses. The SEC and...
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Should Ripple Community Celebrate Its Win? SEC Still Stands Chance To Appeal
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 2:48pm | 625In Ripple’s (CRYPTO: XRP) ongoing lawsuit, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not have a good chance of winning its appeal against the company. Lawyer Bill Morgan who is closely following the lawsuit said in an X post that all the odds are in favour of...
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Why Is XRP On Fire Today, Outshining Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Dogecoin Gains?
Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 11:00pm | 588Ripple Labs’ creation XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), has exhibited a surge of 7% in the past 24 hours, outpacing other prominent cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). What Happened: As of the latest data, XRP was trading at $0.51, while BTC,...
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Ripple CEO Says Legal Expenses Surge To $200M, Blames SEC For Bullying
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 3:04pm | 493Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the company's legal expenses surged to a staggering $200 million, doubling from the $100 million reported in July 2022. This significant increase underscored the escalating tensions between the cryptocurrency sector and the U.S....
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Ripple Prefers Overseas Talent, Shifts 80% Of Hiring Due To Regulatory Challenges
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 9:39am | 542Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) is sourcing most of its talent abroad. That's according to CEO Brad Garlinghouse who revealed Wednesday that the San Francisco-based company plans to conduct 80% of its hiring outside the U.S. due to ongoing regulatory challenges. Garlinghouse's announcement comes ahead...
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XRP Breaks Chains: Epic Surge Amid Tense Ripple-SEC Showdown
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 5:08pm | 430The ongoing legal dispute between Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is nearing its conclusion, triggering a surge in the associated cryptocurrency's value. As of Tuesday morning, XRP has surpassed the 50-cent threshold, attaining its highest price since April...
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Ripple's $250M Power Move: Crypto Giant Snaps Up Swiss Firm Metaco
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 2:53pm | 420In a significant development, blockchain-based payment protocol firm Ripple announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Metaco, a Swiss crypto custody provider, for a deal worth $250 million. What Happened: In a statement, Ripple stated the acquisition of Metaco is set to...
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Ripple Splashes $250 Million On Metaco Acquisition
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 9:53am | 564San Francisco-based crypto company Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) today announced an audacious swoop for Swiss custody firm Metaco in a deal worth $250 million. For Ripple, an enterprise blockchain and payments specialist, the move signals an expansion into providing crypto custody services for institutional...