Wirex is one of the very few cryptocurrency firms still offering debit cards related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In its latest update, the firm announced support for Ripple’s XRP. It’s a somewhat controversial addition, given the SEC’s unclear stance on whether or not this digital asset is a security. […]
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The Struggle Continues for Ripple as More Key Companies Snub It
Ripple and Coinbase have had a long history, one that has involved a lot of heartbreak for XRP enthusiasts. With XRP being the third-most valuable crypto by market capitalization, it was expected that the largest crypto exchange in the US would list it, but it hasn’t. The XRP community has […]
Ripple Beefs up Its Legal Team to Address the XRP Securities Lawsuit
Legal trouble is brewing at Ripple. The issuer of the XRP asset is facing many lawsuits over securities fraud and its alleged issuing of security tokens without an official license. To counter these issues, the firm recently hired two new people who will help defend the company. Ripple Is Prepared […]
Ripple Labs Faces Its Third XRP-Related Lawsuit as SEC’s Stance Remains Unclear
There are still some concerns as to whether or not Ripple’s XRP will be labeled a security. The SEC has not yet rendered its verdict in this regard. Another lawsuit has been filed against the founder of Ripple Labs, alleging that the defendants broke state and federal securities laws by […]
Ripple Launches a Web Series to Address Emerging Issues
Ripple has been among the most pragmatic and unconventional blockchain startups in the market. The company has been under fire lately as XRP continues to provoke heated debate about whether it is a security or not, but this hasn’t kept the company from making major moves. It recently announced that […]
10% of Millennials Are Selling Crypto to Afford Their First Home: $2B Real Estate Firm
According to Redfin, a multi-billion dollar real estate company listed on Nasdaq, 10 percent of millennials have sold their crypto holdings to afford their first home. Breakdown of Millennials’ Investment Strategies In March of this year, Redfin surveyed 2,000 US residents to understand the perspectives and concerns of both millennials […]
Coinbase Should Add XRP to Its Platform: Ripple CEO
Coinbase and Ripple have been at it for quite some time now. The two San Francisco-based companies have long been linked, with rumors of the exchange listing the token surfacing every so often. These rumors always create an excitement in the XRP community and the crypto universe in general, which […]
XRP Price: Value Holds Steady Above $0.50, for now
It will be pretty interesting to see how all of the cryptocurrency markets will evolve from here on out. With Bitcoin still in the red, it is highly likely this negative spiral will continue. For the XRP price, these are trying times as well. Maintaining the price point of just […]
Bitcoin and Ether Are Not Securities: SEC Director Sets the Record Straight
Bitcoin and Ether are not securities, the SEC’s director of corporate finance, William Hinman, stated on June 14. This is because these cryptos lack a central third party whose efforts are key in determining their success. Hinman went on to state that over time, there may be other sufficiently decentralized […]
Bitcoin Is Controlled by China: Ripple CEO Tears Into Bitcoin
For as long as we’ve known him, Brad Garlinghouse has not been one to mince words when talking about the world’s biggest cryptocurrency. He has continuously branded it as the Napster of cryptos, a pioneering platform whose technology and approach made it impossible to achieve success in the face of […]
Western Union Isn’t Impressed with XRP Despite Completing Just 10 Transactions
Ripple is making a lot of inroads in the financial sector. Service providers and banks all over the world are showing a keen interest in its technology and native XRP asset. However, there are some concerns with XRP which few people had taken into account at first. Western Union CEO Hikmet […]
Coinbase Remains a Kingmaker for Cryptos
Coinbase recently announced that it would be adding support for Ethereum Classic (ETC), a hard fork of Ethereum. The announcement caught the crypto community by surprise, as the exchange had repeatedly made it clear that it would not be adding any digital assets in the near future. However, the reaction […]
Four Cryptocurrency Projects That Hit Deadlines
There is a belief in startup culture that pushing back or missing a deadline is not the worst thing that can happen. With new technology and unexplored territory, it’s understandable that obstacles arise and sometimes objectives are heftier undertakings than imagined. In the world of cryptocurrency, this phenomenon is perhaps […]
XRP Price: Small Recovery Despite Dwindling Trading Volume
It would appear another major price reversal looms on the horizon for all major cryptocurrencies. After a very rough period over the past few days, most of the markets are on the road to recovery. The XRP price is leading the charge among top 10 currencies with a solid 2.54% […]
Calm Before the Storm? Little Fluctuation Among Bitcoin, Altcoins in Past Week
In terms of activity, this past week has been no different than any other in the realm of cryptocurrency. With recent SEC and CFTC statements on cryptocurrency, Ripple’s multi-million dollar research fund, and EOS mainnet launch all taking place this week, the beginning of June has certainly been eventful. However, […]