Today, on December 8, significant whale transactions in the Ripple Labs-backed cryptocurrency, XRP, have caught the attention of the cryptocurrency community. The timing of these substantial transfers is particularly noteworthy in the wake of the U.S. government’s recent announcement of plans to boost and advance blockchain technology.
As XRP Prices Take a Dip, Whale Shifts 45 Million XRP – Unraveling the Mystery
Adding to the intrigue surrounding XRP, an analyst’s optimistic prediction for the token has generated further buzz. Concurrently, XRP has been witnessing a series of whale transactions in the past few days, with large holders reshuffling millions of coins across various exchanges. Whale Alert, a platform specializing in blockchain tracking metrics, recently presented data highlighting XRP transfers. According to the information provided by Whale Alert, a wallet with the address r4wf7enWPx…5XgwHh4Rzn executed two significant transactions, moving a total of 44.8 million XRP to Bitstamp and Bitso.
In specific details, the unidentified wallet conducted two major transactions, sending 22.80 million XRP (equivalent to $14.42 million) to Bitstamp, followed by another transfer of 24 million XRP (valued at $15.18 million) to Bitso.
These XRP movements to exchanges coincide with recent news about the U.S. unveiling plans to encourage the adoption of blockchain-related services and technology. The 118th United States Congress issued a statement urging the Secretary of Commerce to take necessary actions regarding the use and promotion of blockchain-related activities. Intriguingly, the 118th Congress approved the ‘Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023,’ encompassing a range of blockchain-related activities, including payments and ledger services. This development proves advantageous for Ripple, positioning itself as a global payments network amidst the evolving regulatory landscape.
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