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Ripple CTO's fuzzy bear avatar sparks debate on meme coin influence and crypto influencer responsibility.

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22 May 2026
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David Schwartz, Ripple's former CTO, stirred controversy in the XRP Ledger community by changing his profile picture to a fuzzy bear linked to the meme coin FUZZY. This move reignited debates about the responsibility of crypto influencers and the impact their actions can have on speculative, low-liquidity tokens. Despite Schwartz's prior warnings against meme coin investing, his avatar change was seen by some as an implicit endorsement, potentially driving volatile market activity. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about how public figures can unintentionally influence crypto markets, especially with meme coins prone to rapid price swings.

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