The New York Times published an 18‑month investigation linking Adam Back to Satoshi Nakamoto using stylometric analysis, interviews, and historical research; Back has denied the claim. Ripple’s CTO responded by calling the matter 'case closed' as the crypto community digests the report.
Ripple CTO David "JoelKatz" Schwartz said the private keys to Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated $70 billion Bitcoin stash are most likely irretrievable. His remark on April 9 highlights renewed attention on Bitcoin’s long-term supply dynamics.
Ripple has minted 9.9 million RLUSD on Ethereum, topping up its official RLUSD Treasury wallet after weeks of on-chain RLUSD burns. The move suggests active supply management and renewed liquidity for the token.
Ripple has unveiled a Treasury Management System designed to help corporates and financial institutions manage digital assets and liquidity. The move builds on Ripple's blockchain infrastructure and aims to broaden its institutional product set.
Evernorth Holdings filed an amended SEC statement advancing its planned merger with SPAC Armada Acquisition Corp II and has nominated Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty to its board.
CME Group has added two new crypto futures contracts, extending its product suite beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP. The move reinforces CME's role as a primary institutional hub for traded crypto derivatives.
On April 6, 2026, Ripple-backed XRP surpassed Bitcoin to become the most traded asset on Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, reflecting growing demand amid a broader market recovery. The shift highlights rising liquidity and bullish momentum for XRP in a key regional market.
Preparations in Tokyo are wrapping up ahead of XRP Tokyo 2026, set to begin April 7 at the Hub and Complex. The conference is a focal point for developers, payments firms, exchanges and regulators in the XRP ecosystem.
Brad Garlinghouse says the key to getting corporations into crypto is a straightforward crypto-fiat treasury system rather than persuasion. He argues reliable rails, liquidity and treasury tooling are the practical enablers of enterprise adoption.