Like a household plant forgotten on the patio in the mild June rains, crypto is growing, and growing fast. It is now, once again, testing the air to see if 'it's time.'

Mainstream media and news organizations are continuing to report on the two biggest news stories in crypto in the last week; Ripple's MoneyGram deal and Facebook's publishing of their 'Libra' whitepaper. Less high-profile

The news cycle has continued its frenetic pace in the last few days, with multiple exchange announcements, XRP community updates, and a new website for XRP Ledger documentation, organized specifically around community-sourced contributions.

The championing of a decentralized, no-counter-party digital asset is a tricky business. Ripple knows what I'm talking about.   Since the original team founded the company, they've accumulated real-world experience - some of it

Greetings and 'Happy Sunday:'  The start of a new week is an apt point to look back over the previous few days and review some of the major news items that hit

In this edition of the XRP News Update, I cover a significant change to XRP's 'default UNL,' provide easy-to-access coverage of the recent AMA by Stefan Thomas, and highlight important announcements about

The Internet of Value (IoV) is speeding up, with tools and applications built on the fastest payment network, using the fastest digital asset in the world. Here is a compact run-down of the

Each day now, it's second nature to look for multiple stories that help paint a picture of the growing capabilities for the Internet of Value.   Heading into Memorial Day here in the U.

The cryptomarket is transforming itself, and traders are scrambling to find the latest news and information about the assets comprising their portfolio. The XRP ecosystem has continued to log steady and impressive progress

Most people, rightly or wrongly, begin their crypto journey after first hearing about Bitcoin. Bitcoin is the oldest cryptocurrency, and while it's great as a reference point, technology has come a long way

Let's discuss the ongoing XRP rally. On Monday night, we in the West went to sleep after seeing the price of XRP rocket upwards, and when we woke up Tuesday morning, most of

The biggest XRP news by any measurement in the last week was Coil going live (beta) with its blogging platform: It was something that caught much of the community by surprise, because until

One of the light-bulb moments for many XRP Tip Bot users happens when they receive their first tip.   Confusion first sets in: "What is this?   How do I claim this XRP?"

We're back. It may not seem like we're back when we see flash crashes and dumps, but they go hand-in-hand with 'green days' that far outstrip what you can find in any ordinary

The majority of 2018, and the first month of 2019 have been given the colloquialism 'Crypto Winter,' which actually coincided with that season in the Northern Hemisphere:  The 'Crypto Winter' claimed many

Fun can be an energetic driver of technology adoption. It doesn't matter what the idea or application is;  if it's fun, people are much more likely to participate.   If each of us enjoys

The concept of a team accomplishing what might be impossible for one person is the centerpiece of countless dramatic stories that have been written over the years. There's a reason for this;  despite

Unless you've been living under a rock as an XRP holder, you know the names of some of the prominent development icons that are a part of the extended ecosystem. Everybody knows -

It's that rush of adrenaline;  that triumphal tone of voice from your friend on the other end of the line: "Did you see the rally?!" These times are an exhilarating reminder

It's now 2019, and it's become quite evident that the cryptomarket is ready to move forward, but it faces opposition from those inside and outside of the market that would like to stifle

The raw number is staggering:  2.5 billion adults do not have a bank account. This number can be further broken down:  59% of adults in developing countries - and 11% of adults

FAANG stands for "Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google."   These five stocks have become staples in mainstream finance investing when it comes to large Silicon Valley power-houses.   Until this point, these

Who doesn't want to make money? The meme "I'm into crypto for the technology!" has become a metaphor of the way in which a new technology can be championed - or

The big secret is out.   Yes, Ripple is led by the author of the Peanut Butter Manifesto, Brad Garlinghouse.   And in that famous communication to Yahoo executives, the current CEO of Ripple admonished

It began as a Tuesday like any other, with most of us off tracking the everyday progress that's been the hallmark of the XRP ecosystem.   Several major news stories have surfaced since that