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XRP News Today: Ripple Labs Locks 700 Million XRP in Escrow Post-SEC Lawsuit Resolution .
Ripple Labs has made a major escrow move with over 700 million XRP locked in, the first since its US SEC resolution.
Ripple Labs locked 700 million XRP in escrow to manage the coin’s circulating supply.The technology company holds billions of XRP outside escrow, with plans to reduce sales.Ripple and US SEC case is now over with the firm billed to pay $50 million.
Blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc has locked 700 million XRP XRP$2.12 in escrow as part of its continued strategy to manage the cryptocurrency’s supply. Notably, this occurred weeks after company CEO Brad Garlinghouse disclosed the resolution of its lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Furthermore, Hadjiloizou disclosed that Ripple Labs continues to hold several billion XRP outside of escrow, giving the company strategic control over the token’s availability. Notably, the decision to lock funds rather than release them immediately could have implications for the XRP market.
Recent updates highlight that Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed plans to scale back its XRP sales. Many analysts believe that such a move could ease selling pressure and potentially create a more favorable pricing environment for the coin.
Still, Ripple’s control over XRP remains a major discourse in the crypto industry. The company still holds more than 40% of the total XRP supply, making its decisions crucial to the coin’s overall outlook.
Investors and analysts closely monitor Ripple’s strategies to gauge the potential impact on price movements. As of writing, XRP was changing hands for $2.121, down by 2.62% in 24 hours.
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