By Solomon Odunayo
Whale Alert, the tracker of large transactions of cryptocurrencies from and to exchanges, has reported two transactions of the digital token XRP by Ripple, and two major exchanges, Coinbase and Bitfinex.
The total amount of XRP reportedly moved by the three notable crypto entities is 99.2 million worth around $28.4 million as of the time of writing.
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Details of the XRP Transactions Involving Ripple and Two Major Exchanges
According to Whale Alert, the two major transactions involving Ripple, the cross-border payment firm, Bitfinex, and Coinbase, carried 30 million and 69.2 million XRP.
The first transaction was effected by Ripple, while the second involved the transfer of 69.2 million XRP from Bitfinex to the US-based crypto exchange, Coinbase.
🚨 🚨 69,200,000 #XRP (20,557,350 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallet
— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) January 14, 2021
The remaining 30 million XRP was moved between Ripple’s wallets, which is likely its operational expenses.
30,000,000 #XRP (8,892,806 USD) transferred from Ripple to unknown wallet
— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) January 14, 2021
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Bitso’s ODL Liquidity Index on the Increase
In another development, the liquidity index on Mexico-based exchange Bitso has experienced a significant increase to 9,154,990. However, the number is still very far from its all-time high of 32,705,851.
Liquidity Index for Bitso XRP/MXN (28-day moving trend)
Day progress: 42%
Today so far: 9,154,990
All Time High: 32,705,851
Data: https://t.co/v07j0Xh3s1 pic.twitter.com/HhLJCIEfb9— Liquidity Index Bot (@LiquidityB) January 15, 2021
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Twenty-One Attorneys Hired To Defend Ripple in Court
As seen on the court documents, Ripple, CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and co-founder Chris Larsen, have jointly submitted the names of the Attorneys for the case against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Four of the Attorneys will represent Brad Garlinghouse, another four will work with Chris Larsen, while the rest will represent the payment firm, Ripple.
On 22nd December 2020, U.S. SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple for the sale of XRP deemed as unregistered securities for about seven years. The two of its top executives also received similar accusations.
This notable legal action has prompted a number of exchanges and crypto-related firms to suspend or terminate their usual relationship with the digital token XRP.
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Although there has been a change of leadership in the SEC since the lawsuit was filed. Jay Clayton, the SEC chairman who fronted the filing has resigned from the position, and acting chairman has since been appointed.
The latest report now is that the administration of the President-elect, Joe Biden, has named the crypto-savvy Gary Gensler as the new chairman of the U.S. SEC.
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