Arthur Britto, co-founder of Ripple, made his first post on the X platform after 14 years, sparking active discussions in the crypto community and contributing to the rise in XRP price.
Arthur Britto's First Post on X
Arthur Britto, co-founder of Ripple and XRP Ledger, updated his X account with a post consisting of a single emoji. The community speculated whether the account had been hacked or if it was indeed Britto. For 14 years, he had not made any posts, despite having a significant number of followers.
Ripple CTO Confirms Britto's Return
Ripple CTO David Schwartz confirmed that it was not a hack but a genuine post from Britto. He stated, "I can confirm this was not a hack or compromise." Schwartz also noted that Britto had always been a very private person, despite his significant contributions to Ripple and XRP.
XRP Price Jumps Amid News
Following the news of Arthur Britto's return, the XRP price surged nearly 10%, reaching $2.18 at the time of writing. The 24-hour low and high were $1.97 and $2.21, respectively. Trading volume decreased by 2%, which may indicate purchases by large traders.
Arthur Britto's return on the X platform may significantly influence both the Ripple community and the XRP price. Top minds in the crypto industry continue to monitor the developments.
