Ripple CEO Reveals What It Would Mean For XRP Holders If The Company Went Public

XRP continues to show resilience above the crucial $1.38 support level despite recent corrective weakness. While momentum remains modest, the ongoing structure still suggests the pullback may be part of a broader bullish setup rather than the start of a deeper decline. As long as buyers defend this key zone, the possibility of another leg higher remains firmly on the table.  XRP Holds Above $1.38 As Corrective Pullback Unfolds According to a recent analysis by More Crypto Online, XRP remains within a broader range-bound structure. The pullback observed since the May 10 high is currently interpreted as a corrective three-wave decline rather than a definitive trend reversal. This suggests that the recent downward pressure may be a temporary consolidation phase within the larger market cycle. Related Reading: XRP Pulls Back, But TD Sequential Flashes Buy Signal A critical component of this outlook is the defense of the key swing low situated around $1.38. More Crypto Online emphasizes tha

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XRP investment products witnessed a notable spike in inflows last week. CoinShares data shows that XRP products attracted $39.6 million last week, a 1,220% jump from the modest $3 million recorded in the previous week. The move came as digital asset investment products posted their sixth straight week of inflows, bringing in $857.9 million across the market. The broader tone was helped by improving sentiment around the CLARITY Act, especially after lawmakers reached a compromise on stablecoin yield rules. Spot XRP Inflows Jump 1,220% CoinShares’ latest weekly flow data shows XRP-based exchange-traded products received $39.6 million in inflows last week, compared to only about $3 million in the prior week. That is a 1,220% increase in seven days and brings XRP’s year-to-date flow to $191 million. XRP’s assets under management also climbed to about $2.56 billion, placing it among the strongest non-Bitcoin crypto investment products in the latest report. Related Reading: Pundit Says XRP A

The post Ripple CTO David Schwartz Flags Bitcoin’s Incentive Problem appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Schwartz says Bitcoin mining incentives create costly user-miner conflicts. XRP Ledger avoids mining rewards to reduce fees and centralization risks. Bitcoin and XRP declined despite renewed debate over blockchain efficiency. The long-running debate between Bitcoin and XRP gained fresh attention after Ripple CTO David Schwartz revisited his criticism of Bitcoin’s incentive structure. During a detailed presentation, Schwartz argued that Bitcoin’s proof-of-work model creates costly friction for users and miners alike. He also claimed the XRP Ledger offers a more efficient approach by reducing reliance on artificial incentives. Schwartz explained that blockchain systems need eventual agreement to function properly. Without consensus, users could not trust transactions or transfer value securely.  However, he argued that Bitcoin solves this challenge through expensive mining competitio

The post Ripple CLO: 67 Million People Need Clear Crypto Rules appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. 67 million million holders  Ripple’s stance on the Clarity Act  Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has cited new data that reveals 67 million Americans now hold cryptocurrency.  The data, which came from the National Crypto Association’s (NCA) 2026 State of Crypto Holders Report, has stressed that crypto investors are actually “everyday Americans”. Hence, they collectively hold a lot of power and should not be ignored by politicians.  The statement comes just ahead of tomorrow’s high-stakes CLARITY Act markup. Schwartz: Ripple Doesn’t Control Consensus Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Toncoin (TON) and Zcash (ZEC) Price Analysis for May 13: Hiding Explosive Volatility Potential 67 million million holders  California currently leads the nation with 9.5 million holders. Texas follows in second place with 5.94 million holders. Florida (FL) is in third place with 4.71 million ho

Ripple and XRP are back in focus after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse addressed what XRP holders could potentially expect if Ripple ever goes public. The discussion, highlighted by reporter James Dula following Garlinghouse’s appearance on the Crypto In America podcast with Eleanor Terrett, centers on a brief but impactful remark suggesting that XRP holders could see “something special” in the event of an IPO. Why Ripple IPO Talk Matters For XRP Holders The renewed attention is driven by Ripple’s unique position in the crypto market, where its business operations and XRP remain closely associated in public perception. While XRP is not equity in Ripple, the token has long been linked to the company’s ecosystem, making any discussion about Ripple’s corporate future relevant to XRP holders. Related Reading: Bitcoin Forms The Same Pattern That Previously Led To A 400% Rally An IPO would mean Ripple shares becoming publicly traded on a stock exchange, opening the company to institutional and

The post Ledger shelves IPO plans, cites poor market condition reasons appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ledger has officially paused its previously planned IPO and U.S. stock market listing today, citing unfavorable market conditions, according to people familiar with the IPO process. The hardware wallet producer has engaged with banking and financial institutions since the year began to advise on the possibility of launching an initial public offering that could value the company at about $4 billion. These financial institutions included Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays. A confidential S-1 filing with the SEC is usually the first formal step towards a U.S. stock listing, and none has been filed by Ledger till now. Ledger is now weighing alternatives, which include raising capital through private funding. What is Ledger? Ledger designs hardware devices that let crypto holders securely store their tokens offline by securing their private keys which control access to the crypto

Altcoins are showing signs of strength as the market prepares for a decisive week shaped by the CLARITY Act markup vote and price action testing key resistance levels across the board. The timing matters — and top analyst Darkfost has identified a shift in altcoin behavior that is worth paying attention to even against a backdrop that remains genuinely difficult. Related Reading: XRP Breaks $1.46 Despite $434M In Futures Selling – Discover What Comes Next The macro environment has not become friendly. US-Iran tensions continue to weigh on global risk appetite, with the ongoing conflict contributing to inflationary pressure that complicates the Federal Reserve’s path and keeps uncertainty elevated across financial markets. Against that backdrop, the fact that altcoins appear to be waking up is the notable development rather than a given. The context for what “waking up” means requires the preceding damage. The altcoin sector corrected by more than 50% — a decline driven partly by Bitcoi