U.Today Crypto Digest: Ripple CEO Calls XRP “Heartbeat” of Company, Shiba Inu Drops to Lowest Level Since 2023, Bitcoin Price Rallies After US Jobs Report
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Brad Garlinghouse reaffirms XRP as central part of Ripple Ripple CEO took to X Spaces to reassure XRP investors about the company’s priorities. XRP as liquidity. Brad Garlinghouse reaffirmed that XRP is the “North Star” and “heartbeat” of Ripple. During a recent appearance on X’s “Spaces,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stressed that XRP is the “North Star” for Ripple. “It’s our purpose. When we think about what we are doing on Ripple Payments, or Ripple Prime, or Ripple Treasury, or Custody, or RLUSD, this is all focused on how we can drive utility, trust, and…liquidity around XRP and the XRP Ledger,” Garlinghouse said. U.Today Crypto Digest: Ripple CEO Calls XRP “Heartbeat” of Company, Shiba Inu Drops to Lowest Level Since 2023, Bitcoin Price Rallies After US Jobs Report Morning Crypto Report: XRP Gains Momentum Ahead of CPI, Binance’s 15,000 Bitcoin Fund Records First Profit, 3 Key Solana (SOL) Updates for February 2026 Detailed XRP is the “heartbeat” of Ripple, which is a platform company for financial infrastructure. XRP vs. Bitcoin. According to Garlinghouse, XRP ranks among the best-performing major cryptocurrencies since November 2024, while Bitcoin remains essentially flat. Garlinghouse also acknowledged that last week was an absolute “bloodbath” for the market. He has described the current state of the market as “frustrating.” However, as reported by U.Today, Garlinghouse recently suggested that there could be a buying opportunity. The drawdown is comparable to the 2022 bear cycle, but crypto has done better than that, Garlinghouse says. Moreover, as he noted, XRP is one of the best-performing major cryptocurrencies since November 2024. Bitcoin, for comparison, is essentially flat. “It is important to zoom out and look at the broader landscape as well,” he said. Shiba Inu slides to 2023 lows as bearish pressure persists. SHIB price struggles amid crypto market correction. Price downtrend. SHIB…
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