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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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Is Ripple (XRP) a Millionaire Maker?

The Motley Fool

This is the functional token of the RippleNet payments service, managed by Ripple Labs in partnership with dozens of local banks around the world. Its purpose is to move money across international borders with low fees, fast transactions, and unbreakable security. XRP tokens have carried more than $2.8

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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 Buy Ripple (XRP) Right Now With $100 and Hold Through 2024 and Beyond?

The Motley Fool

Hundreds of billions of dollars of remittances are sent across borders globally each year, and there was a whopping $150 trillion of money sent between banks in 2022. It also means that XRP can only be traded on regulated exchanges. For now, Ripple is likely to remain in the crosshairs of the SEC.

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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.

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Crypto Industry Update: Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder Resigns

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images Beleaguered crypto exchange Binance continues to capture the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Chief Legal Officer Norman Reed will take the helm on an interim basis. investors who are unable to access the Binance international exchange. says it will become a "crypto-only exchange."

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

The Motley Fool

Ripple has already partnered with numerous banks and financial institutions in an effort to gain broader adoption. A major red flag is Ripple's ongoing battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is seeking $2 billion in penalties and fines from Ripple. I'd rather avoid this altogether.