Ripple

Lawsuits

Ripple’s Chris Larsen Files Motion to Dismiss SEC Case Over XRP Sales

Larsen's lawyers say the SEC has failed to show he knowingly committed any wrongdoing.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 March 2021
CoinFlash

MoneyGram Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Misleading Investors About XRP

Rosen Law Firm believes MoneyGram investors may be entitled to compensation after the SEC alleged XRP is a security.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2021
XRP

MoneyGram Puts Relationship With Ripple’s XRP on Hold

The money transfer company said it "is not planning for any benefit from Ripple market development fees" in Q1. In last year's Q1, MoneyGram banked $12.1 million in such fees.

Markets  ·  22 February 2021
Newsletters

State of Crypto: Will 2021 Finally Be the Year of the Bitcoin ETF?

The market has matured since 2018, when bitcoin ETF applications last hit a peak. It's unclear whether that's enough to see one approved.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2021
SEC

Ripple, SEC Say Settlement Unlikely Before Trial Over Alleged Securities Violations

The SEC's case over allegedly unlawful sales of XRP by Ripple to retail investors is entering the discovery phase.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2021
Markets

XRP Erases SEC-Led Drop as Supporters Pump Price Over $0.60

XRP has more than reversed the late December drop prompted by an SEC lawsuit against Ripple.

Markets  ·  1 February 2021
XRP

Ripple Responds to SEC Lawsuit Over XRP Sales

In a Friday filing, Ripple Labs pushed back against the SEC’s allegations.

Business  ·  29 January 2021
Japan

Japan Rallies Behind XRP as Ripple Faces US Litigation

Unlike the U.S., Japan considers XRP to be a cryptocurrency, not a security.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 January 2021
OCC

Former Ripple Board Member Tapped to Lead Biden’s OCC: WSJ

Former Treasury official Michael Barr is reportedly among several people being considered to replace Brian Brooks.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 January 2021
CoinFlash

Ripple Is Hiring Director of Engineering for RippleX Platform

The planned new hire along with a recent expansion show Ripple does not seem deterred by legal troubles in the U.S.

News  ·  17 January 2021
XRP

Kraken to Halt XRP Trading for US Residents

Clients residing outside the U.S. will be unaffected.

Markets  ·  15 January 2021
Payments

Ripple Tech to Power New Malaysia-Bangladesh Remittance Corridor

Malaysia's Mobile Money and Bangladesh's bKash will leverage RippleNet for wallet-to-wallet transactions.

Business  ·  15 January 2021
XRP

Grayscale Investments Begins Dissolution of XRP Trust Citing Ripple SEC Suit

Cash proceeds from the Trust’s liquidated XRP will be distributed to Trust shareholders, Grayscale said.

Markets  ·  13 January 2021
CoinFlash

Ex-Ripple CTO Can’t Remember Password to Access $240M in Bitcoin

Just call it Schrödinger's bitcoin.

News  ·  13 January 2021
XRP

Asia’s Retail FOMO Could Be Behind XRP’s Rally Despite SEC’s Lawsuit

Data and traders reveal the source of XRP's recent price rally could be Asia.

Markets  ·  8 January 2021