Ripple CEO Inks His Faith For The Token On His Arm After Ripple Clentched Its Pivotal Victory In Court
In a bold and symbolic gesture, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has etched a pivotal moment in crypto legal history onto his skin.

In a bold and symbolic gesture, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has etched a pivotal moment in crypto legal history onto his skin.
Ripple has applied for a US national bank charter and a Federal Reserve account to support its stablecoin RLUSD. The move comes as new laws push stablecoin issuers to meet tougher rules, with Ripple aiming to boost trust and compete with USDC and USDT.
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse is announcing that Ripple is finally putting their SEC case to an end once and for all, as the company prepares to withdraw its cross-appeal.
A 26-year-old TikTok influencer and crypto trader was reportedly kidnapped in France and held for a €50,000 crypto ransom. But when the kidnappers found he had been all-in on XRP since 2018 and had little to show for it, they released him—allegedly sending $1,000 in USDT before letting him go.
Ripple and the SEC have jointly asked a US court to lift a ban on XRP sales to institutions and cut Ripple’s fine from $125 million to $50 million. They hope this will end the long-running legal case before a key 16 June deadline.
Ripple has partnered with Web3 Salon to support Japanese startups building on the XRP Ledger. The programme offers up to $200,000 in funding, mentoring, and events to boost XRPL use in Japan.
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority for use in the Dubai International Financial Centre, joining its existing authorisation in New York. This allows RLUSD to be integrated into Ripple’s payment network, offering fast, low-cost, and regulated cross-border transactions for businesses in the region.
Meta shareholders have decisively shut down a proposal to add Bitcoin to the company’s treasury, but industry whispers suggest the tech giant may have its sights set on Ripple’s XRP.
Dubai has launched its first government-backed platform, Prypco Mint, allowing people to buy small shares in property using blockchain. The system links directly to official land records and aims to make real estate investment easier and more secure.
StraitsX has partnered with Ripple to launch its Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin XSGD on the XRP Ledger, improving speed and lowering costs for digital payments. This partnership supports cross-border transactions and expands access to regulated stablecoins in Asia.
Three deaf K-pop artists from South Korea formed a group called Big Ocean and use AI to help them sing and perform. They debuted in 2024, gained fans worldwide, and show that hearing loss doesn’t stop people from making music.
Hackers stole 500,000 ETH (about $1.4 billion) from Bybit using malware and laundered most of it through mixers, bridges, and decentralised platforms. Nearly 70% of the funds are still traceable, but a third has disappeared, with few signs of recovery so far.
A casual question on X about how politeness in AI interactions impacts electricity use revealed that OpenAI's politeness costs could run into tens of millions of dollars. Despite these costs, OpenAI remains focused on improving model efficiency and expects substantial revenue growth in the coming years.
Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the new Chair of the SEC, promising clearer rules for crypto and market oversight. He supports innovation and is expected to speed up decisions on crypto ETFs and regulations.
South Koreans are holding $73.4 billion in crypto, a significant increase driven by political shifts and growing market interest. The country’s crypto holdings surged after Trump’s election, with regulatory changes and stablecoin concerns shaping future developments.
Unicoin has refused to settle with the SEC and plans to fight fraud charges in court. The SEC claims the company broke securities laws, while Unicoin says the case is politically motivated.
The US government says Google is using its AI assistant Gemini to keep control over online search and may need to sell Chrome or Android. A court hearing is underway, and the DOJ wants strong action to stop Google from blocking fair competition.
Meta is using AI in the US to detect teens who lie about their age and move them into safer Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The system adds stronger privacy settings and now asks parents to help confirm their child’s age.
Ripple’s xrpl.js package was hit by a supply chain attack, risking private key theft from DeFi wallets. The XRP Ledger is unaffected, and a secure update has been issued. While no major losses are reported, the breach highlights a rising threat: are hackers now targeting open-source blockchain tools?
Trump Media & Technology Group has teamed up with Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital to launch “America-First” ETFs via Truth.Fi, pending SEC approval. The funds will feature US securities and digital assets, backed by up to $250 million in capital from Trump Media.