Ripple Completes 5 Years Of Global XRPL Research Program
Ripple founded the University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) to encourage academic research, technical advancement, and innovation in blockchain and cryptocurrency. As a result, the UBRI pledged $50M in philanthropic support to eminent colleges worldwide. Participants who perform research in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as part of the Initiative are awarded the XRPL Grants. Overall, the […]
XRP Eyes $3.3 After Breaking Downtrend
XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple network, has finally overcome a long-term resistance line that has been holding it back since April 2021. This breakout, according to a prominent analyst, could pave the way for a massive 576% rally to $3.3. XRP’s Long-Term Resistance XRP has been trading below a downward trendline that started […]
Ripple works with Colombia’s central bank for CBDC development
In partnership with Banco de la República, Colombia’s central bank, Ripple is exploring potential blockchain technology applications in the financial industry. Despite facing a two-year legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ripple has continued to develop its network. The SEC considers Ripple’s native coin, XRP, to be a security. However, the […]
Uniswap Not Decentralized, Says Ripple CTO
David Schwartz, the CTO of Ripple, has taken to Twitter to discuss which crypto projects are truly decentralized and which are not. He specifically criticized Uniswap, a popular decentralized exchange, for its licensing and governance issues. Uniswap’s open source controversy Schwartz responded to a tweet by @LefterisJP, the founder of @rotkiapp , who accused some […]
Ripple Acquires Pantera’s Stake in Bitstamp
Ripple has bought a small portion of a cryptocurrency exchange based in Europe, Bitstamp owned by Pantera Capital. The previous owner of this portion was Pantera Capital, an American company that invests in cryptocurrency assets. In their recent report, Galaxy Digital Holdings, another cryptocurrency company, suggested that Pantera Capital sell its shares in Bitstamp to […]