David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus, has issued a warning to XRP Ledger users about a significant increase in fake airdrop and giveaway scams targeting the community. These scams often involve impersonators on platforms like Instagram and Telegram who use familiar executive names and fake reward offers to trick users into phishing attempts or unauthorized wallet access. Schwartz emphasized that any posts claiming to represent him or offering unsolicited rewards are likely scams. This alert highlights ongoing security risks for XRP users, especially through social media, where scammers exploit recognizable names and fake promotions to steal credentials or funds.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the company almost shut down after the SEC sued in 2020, accusing Ripple of unregistered XRP sales. The legal battle lasted five years, costing Ripple $125 million but resulted in a key court ruling distinguishin...
XRP Ledger activity has dropped to some of its lowest levels in 2026, with daily active addresses and network growth at multi-year lows. Spot buying pressure remains muted, and XRP tokens are flowing out of exchanges into cold storage, indicating acc...
XRP is trading in a narrow range around $1.11 as investors await a key U.S. congressional hearing on July 17 regarding the CLARITY Act, which could define whether XRP is classified as a commodity or a security. Trading volume has dropped sharply, ind...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the company almost closed after the SEC sued them in 2020 for allegedly selling unregistered securities via XRP. Despite the financial strain, Ripple chose to fight the lawsuit, which ended with a major court rul...
Ripple Swell 2026 will take place from October 27-29 in New York, combining Ripple's institutional Swell conference with the developer-focused Apex event for the first time. The expanded conference aims to connect financial executives, developers, an...
