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Story: Ripple CTO Slams Bitcoin Technology While Pushing XRP Alternative

By Sydney TheCMO

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Bitcoin faces fresh criticism. Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz went after Bitcoin's proof-of-work system during a February 11 tech conference, calling the…

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XRP trades around $0.55 right now, up from January's lower levels after Ripple scored a big win against the SEC.

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Bitcoin sits at roughly $43,000 and won't budge from its top spot easily. The network effect and first-mover advantage give Bitcoin serious staying power, even with the energy…

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Ripple launched fresh efforts in 2025 to get more financial institutions using XRP. Several Southeast Asian banks jumped on board early, attracted by low-cost cross-border…

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Cross-border payments make sense for XRP.

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The token processes transactions way faster than Bitcoin and uses a fraction of the energy. Ripple's XRP Ledger runs on consensus instead of mining, which Schwartz loves to point…

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Industry analysts can't agree on XRP's chances. Some see potential in Ripple's bank partnerships and technical edge over Bitcoin.

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Ripple keeps spending big on research and development. Recent updates promise better transaction privacy and upgraded smart contract features.

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CEO Brad Garlinghouse spoke to fintech leaders in London on February 12, pushing for clearer crypto regulations worldwide.

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The XRP community waits for Ripple's Swell conference in March 2026. Past Swell events moved XRP's price when Ripple announced new partnerships.

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Ripple's pilot program with Palau keeps moving forward too. The Pacific island nation started testing a digital currency using XRP Ledger technology in 2025.

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And Ripple just scored another partnership win. The company announced a February 10 deal with a major European fintech firm to integrate XRP into their payment infrastructure.

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Schwartz admits Bitcoin won't go down without a fight. The network's established user base and institutional adoption create huge barriers for challengers.

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Regulatory dialogue remains crucial for Ripple's plans. The company wants to engage more policymakers globally to create crypto-friendly environments while addressing security…

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Market watchers keep guessing Ripple's next moves. The company hasn't disclosed new regulatory filings or partnerships beyond the European deal.

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