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.
Apple's PQ3 in iOS 17.4 introduces quantum-resistant encryption for iMessage, enhancing security against future quantum computing threats, and setting new industry standards for messaging app privacy.
Citrea aims to integrate zero-knowledge rollups with Bitcoin, enhancing its scalability and utility, backed by a $2.7 million seed round led by Galaxy Ventures.
Greg Solano becomes CEO of Yuga Labs, focusing on creativity, partnerships, and advancing the BAYC and Otherside projects, promising a renewed vision and market positivity around BAYC's future.
Sam Bankman-Fried faces legal complexities, waiving right to conflict-free representation, as sentencing looms following FTX’s downfall and his fraud conviction.
Do Kwon, Terraform Labs' co-founder, faces extradition to the U.S. for charges related to a "multi-billion dollar crypto asset securities fraud" following the 2022 UST collapse.
Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, implements an electronic system to swiftly identify and tax cryptocurrency tax evaders, recovering $4.6 million in owed taxes, setting a precedent in digital asset regulation.
South Korean police warn of crypto scammers in chat app "reading rooms," deceiving investors with false promises, leading to an investigation and calls for vigilance against such fraudulent schemes.
Arthur Hayes criticized Cardano's dApps for lack of utility, engaging in a heated exchange with co-founder Charles Hoskinson, while questioning ADA's value and suggesting Ethereum as a better option.
Startale Labs secures $7M in seed funding from Samsung, UOB, and Sony for Web3 expansion, aiming to lead Web3 adoption in Asia with innovative products and strategic partnerships.
Shanghai Anxun Information Company's internal leak on GitHub exposed illegal cybersecurity services, infiltrating government departments globally, and selling sensitive information, sparking calls for industry regulation.