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.
Bitcoin fell more than 4% to near $80,000 as crypto liquidations surpassed $1.1 billion, mainly affecting traders with long positions. Ether, XRP, and Solana also saw significant declines, reflecting broader market stress. Rising Brent crude prices a...
XRP has dropped nearly 7% over the past week after failing to surpass the $1.60 resistance level, with trading volumes remaining high around $3 billion. The broader crypto market is showing weakness as early investors begin to take profits, despite s...
David Schwartz, co-creator of the XRP Ledger and Ripple's CTO Emeritus, will deliver a keynote at Swell 2026 in New York on October 28. He will discuss the next generation of XRP Ledger technology, focusing on AI integration, privacy features, and sc...
XRP fell about 5%-6% to $1.42 as part of a broader crypto market decline, driven by rising bond yields, high oil prices, and a strong dollar. Despite the near-term weakness and loss of the $1.50 support level, some analysts see a long-term upside pot...
Ripple's cryptocurrency XRP fell sharply by 5.21% in four hours to $1.33, extending its 24-hour decline to 6.68%. The drop was recorded on Binance's spot XRP/USDT market, with prices falling from $1.40 to $1.33. During this period, long liquidations ...
