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Why XRP Is Skyrocketing Today

The Motley Fool

XRP is surging today due to the arrival of a key deadline in a legal case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) against Ripple Labs -- the company that created the cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency was up 12.6% over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 11:30 a.m.

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The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000

The Motley Fool

Legal challenges and market perception If you've heard of Ripple at all, it's probably because of the legal challenge it's facing. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched a lawsuit against Ripple Labs and some of its top executives in December 2020. Here's why. It's a high-stakes challenge.

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If You'd Invested $1,000 in Ripple (XRP) 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

The Motley Fool

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against the Ripple Labs organization in December 2020, throwing a spanner in its growth plans. crypto exchanges had frozen their clients' Ripple balances and halted trading of the token. Soon, all the U.S. But the bumps have evened out over time.

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Is Ripple (XRP) a Millionaire Maker?

The Motley Fool

Its purpose is to move money across international borders with low fees, fast transactions, and unbreakable security. They also tend to come with unfavorable exchange rates, keeping more money in the payment processors' pockets. The courts have sided with Ripple, and the SEC might not file an appeal of that verdict.

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Should You Buy Ripple (XRP) While It's Still Below $1?

The Motley Fool

The crypto market experienced an avalanche this week, as the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) long-running lawsuit against Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) finally reached an end. Ripple's XRP token (commonly known by the Ripple moniker) soared on the news of a legal victory as U.S. Supreme Court many years later.

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The Ripple Effect: Is This Ruling a Turning Point for Cryptocurrency Regulation?

The Motley Fool

The SEC vs. Ripple story so far Let's start with a quick synopsis. Every Ripple investor worth their salt is aware of the organization's legal challenges. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched a lawsuit against Ripple Labs and a few key executive (including CEO Brad Garlinghouse) in December 2020.

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Should You Forget Bitcoin and Buy XRP Instead?

The Motley Fool

The differences between XRP and other cryptocurrencies XRP is the native cryptocurrency of Ripple, a blockchain ledger which is used as a cheaper, faster, and more secure alternative to the widely used SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) protocol for money transfers. To make matters worse, the U.S.