Ripple CTO David Schwartz clarifies that while XRP Ledger began as a copy of Bitcoin in 2011, it has since evolved and relinquished some of its similarities, addressing flaws and establishing a more sustainable digital asset for payments.
Despite a recent crash, Ripple's largest token holders are accumulating massive amounts of XRP in anticipation of a potential bull market and the outcome of the SEC case.
Ripple has launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) platform on the XRP Ledger, and already over 8 countries, including Russia, Japan, and the UAE, are building CBDCs on the platform, with more than 15% of global nations in talks with Ripple to adopt its technology.
XRP rallied on Sunday, avoiding dropping below $0.50 for the second consecutive day, while Ripple has until September 1 to respond to the SEC filing and the SEC has until September 8 to address any response. Capitol Hill is being watched for potential developments in US crypto regulation.
Dig Perspectives, a prominent figure in the XRP community, is more excited about XRP becoming a world reserve currency than achieving a potential $25 price surge. This challenges the conventional discourse surrounding cryptocurrencies, and while some experts are skeptical, Ripple CTO David Schwartz is more optimistic about digital assets challenging the dominance of the US Dollar as the world reserve currency.
The global digital assets market, including cryptocurrencies like XRP, is projected to account for up to 10% of all assets by 2030, potentially reaching a valuation of over $14.5 trillion, driven by factors such as the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies, as well as regulatory certainty and institutional investor interest. Pro-XRP analysts suggest that XRP could become the next big thing in the financial market, with the potential for significant returns, especially considering Ripple's efforts to expand its use cases and accommodate tokenized assets.
The Bank for International Settlements' Project Mariana, aimed at streamlining the transfer of wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDCs), does not involve Ripple's technology or XRP, according to a thorough examination of the initiative's interim report.
Cryptocurrency influencer "Bitboy Crypto" has recommended XRP, Dogecoin, Binance Coin, and Cardano as altcoins that have the potential to make investors millionaires in the next five years.
The State Bank of Pakistan mentioned XRP in its annual financial stability report, acknowledging its role in facilitating cross-border payments and highlighting its potential benefits in enhancing financial inclusion, although it also acknowledged the risks associated with cryptocurrencies such as money laundering and terrorism financing.
South Korean investors in their 20s show a preference for investing in XRP over Bitcoin and Ethereum, with 20.7% of their investment portfolios allocated to XRP.
XRP has the potential to revolutionize cross-border payments and has gained partnerships with over 100 financial institutions, while also being utilized for various other projects such as tokenization and decentralized finance.
GateHub and XRPL Labs have partnered to enable seamless interaction between XRP Ledger and other networks such as SWIFT, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, allowing for value transfer and increasing convenience and adoption of cryptocurrency payments.
XRP is approaching its third bullish golden cross in history, which could lead to significant price surges, according to popular analyst Egrag Crypto.
Prominent cryptocurrency figure Ben Armstrong shares a video update highlighting the importance of XRP, emphasizing its nature, functionality, transaction efficiency, community engagement, diverse use cases, and the clarity of its regulatory status in the US.
During the summer crash of 2023, the top 3 cryptocurrencies with big potential are Ripple XRP, Cardano ADA, and Shiba Inu SHIB.
The cryptocurrency market is preparing for a potential larger financial event in September that could significantly impact Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and the wider digital asset landscape.
Ripple's recent legal victory against the SEC has brought much-needed regulatory clarity to the cryptocurrency industry, but XRP's price has since declined due to bearish market sentiment and short-term holders offloading their holdings.
XRP's trade volume has surged on top crypto exchanges, despite its recent decline in price, while other altcoins are struggling to reach their yearly high trade volumes.
XRP community figure anticipates a yearly surge for XRP, drawing parallels to Bitcoin's price movements and expecting a breakout in 2024 or 2025.
Ripple and the SEC are expected to hold further negotiations in the second quarter of 2024, potentially after the Bitcoin halving, as the legal battle between the two parties continues. This could have implications for the price action of XRP.
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Ripple (XRP) has seen a significant rise in price due to a bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market, positive news about partnerships, and its growing popularity in South Korea. Financial institutions are adopting Ripple's technology for cross-border payments, validating the utility of XRP. However, caution is advised as the market remains highly volatile, and XRP's future performance is uncertain.
XRP is seen as a resource for network capacity consumption on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), according to Wietse Wind, founder of XRPL Labs and Xumm, challenging the notion that it operates as a gas token with auction-style bidding.
Crypto expert Ben Armstrong recommends XRP, Chainlink, and Dogecoin as the top cryptos with potential for significant growth in the market.
Investors are turning their attention to altcoins like $ROE from Borroe, which harnesses AI and blockchain technology, offers a range of features, and has a deflationary token with potential for capital appreciation. Meanwhile, Ripple's $XRP and Filecoin's $FIL are gaining momentum, and Ethereum's price volatility may be mitigated by the potential approval of Ether futures ETFs by the US SEC.
XRP is experiencing a significant increase in on-chain volume and development activity, while Bitcoin's recent dip is attributed to fear, doubt, and uncertainty surrounding the potential rejection of spot market BTC exchange-traded fund applications, according to Santiment.
Large traders in the US drove buying demand of XRP after Ripple's court victory over the SEC, with Coinbase experiencing stronger levels of buying, according to digital asset research firm Kaiko.
A court ruling that declared Ripple's XRP token not a security offering may signal a shift in the US legal system's approach to cryptocurrency regulation and ongoing SEC lawsuits.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that the United States is currently the worst place to launch a cryptocurrency startup, pointing to countries like Singapore, the UK, the UAE, and Switzerland as examples of jurisdictions with more favorable crypto policies. He also criticizes the SEC for its lawsuits against the industry and suggests that recent court wins for Ripple and Grayscale may indicate a shift in the court's perspective. Despite the US being a big market for Ripple, Garlinghouse says the company is expanding services to countries that better understand the potential benefits of blockchain technology.
XRP and Solana, despite experiencing significant losses over the past 30 days, are showing potential for a comeback due to important catalysts such as court rulings and partnership agreements with major institutions. Both cryptocurrencies have strong underlying value and growth prospects, making them bullish investments.
Ripple (XRP) price consolidation may be followed by an imminent rally fueled by rumors of Blackrock's integration of XRP in its crypto expansion strategy, as indicated by on-chain data and trading sentiment.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that XRP could become the next Bitcoin if it successfully addresses a multi-trillion-dollar problem and leverages its competitive edge in the regulated traditional finance sector.
Bitcoin, ethereum, BNB, and XRP have experienced a strong price rally in 2023, but a small cryptocurrency has surpassed them, while the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions could impact the bitcoin price.
The trading volume of XRP, a cryptocurrency, has surged since the start of 2023, surpassing other altcoins, following a court decision declaring it not an unregistered security, resulting in its relisting on major US exchanges; however, XRP's price has decreased from its peak in mid-July.
Crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe believes that XRP, Chainlink (LINK), and the controversial altcoin Worldcoin (WLD) may present trading opportunities, with XRP potentially rallying above $0.70, LINK potentially reaching $8.59, and WLD offering short-lived rallies.
