$XRP As Yale economist Gary Gorton notes, "Ripple and XRPL are not the same entity".[1] Shortly after the XRPL was launched, McCaleb, Britto and Chris Larsen founded the company Open Coin in September 2012 to operate on the ledger. On September 26, 2013, OpenCoin officially changed its name to Ripple Labs, Inc and was at the time headed by Chris Larsen. Unlike many cryptocurrencies, XRP was pre-mined, with 100 billion tokens created at inception.[8][14] The XRPL founders gifted 80 billion XRP, the platform's native currency, to Ripple Labs.[4] Ripple Labs holds a portion of XRP and periodically releases tokens into circulation through sales, aiming to maintain market stability.
Since crypto transactions cannot be reversed, always double-check details before confirming a payment:
Verify the recipient address – Copy and paste the wallet address to avoid typos. Once funds are sent to the wrong address, they cannot be recovered. Check if a memo, destination tag, or payment ID is required – Some networks, such as XRP (Ripple), Stellar (XLM), and Binance Smart Chain (BEP-2), require an additional memo or destination tag to ensure funds are routed correctly. Failure to include it may result in lost funds. Review the amount carefully – Ensure you are sending the correct amount, paying attention to decimal places and transaction fees. Use a small test transaction – If you're sending a large amount, try sending a small test transaction first to confirm everything is correct. Understand network fees and timing – Some transactions may require higher fees to process faster. Be aware of the current network conditions. Stay informed – Different cryptocurrencies have different transaction rules. Make sure you understand the specific mechanics and risks of the crypto you're using.
$ADA ADA is the cryptocurrency of the Cardano blockchain platform. It's used to pay transaction fees, secure the network, and participate in governance. Purpose Transaction fees: Used to prevent network spam Staking: Used to secure the network and earn rewards Governance: Used to vote on protocol changes Smart contracts: Used to interact with decentralized applications (dApps) DeFi protocols: Used to access services like DeFi protocols and NFT marketplaces
$Trump (stylized in all uppercase) is a meme coin associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, hosted on the Solana blockchain platform.[1] One billion coins were originally created; 800 million remain owned by two Trump-owned companies, after 200 million were publicly released in an initial coin offering (ICO) on January 17, 2025. Less than a day later, the aggregate market value of all coins was more than $27 billion, valuing Trump's holdings at more than $20 billion. The venture has faced widespread condemnation from ethics experts for Donald Trump's conflicts of interest related to the project and his presidential duties.
Bitcoin is a digital currency which operates free of any central control or the oversight of banks or governments. Instead it relies on peer-to-peer software and cryptography.
A public ledger records all bitcoin transactions and copies are held on servers around the world. Anyone with a spare computer can set up one of these servers, known as a node. Consensus on who owns which coins is reached cryptographically across these nodes rather than relying on a central source of trust like a bank.
Bitcoin is a digital currency which operates free of any central control or the oversight of banks or governments. Instead it relies on peer-to-peer software and cryptography.
A public ledger records all bitcoin transactions and copies are held on servers around the world. Anyone with a spare computer can set up one of these servers, known as a node. Consensus on who owns which coins is reached cryptographically across these nodes rather than relying on a central source of trust like a bank.
Solana is much faster in terms of the number of transactions it can process and has significantly lower transaction fees than rival blockchains like Ethereum. The cryptocurrency that runs on the Solana blockchain—also named Solana (SOL)—soared almost 12,000% in 2021 and, at one point, had a market capitalization of over $75 billion, making it one of the largest cryptocurrencies by this measure at the time. In 2024, SOL remained one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market cap.
Solana is much faster in terms of the number of transactions it can process and has significantly lower transaction fees than rival blockchains like Ethereum. The cryptocurrency that runs on the Solana blockchain—also named Solana (SOL)—soared almost 12,000% in 2021 and, at one point, had a market capitalization of over $75 billion, making it one of the largest cryptocurrencies by this measure at the time. In 2024, SOL remained one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market cap.
BNB is the native token of the decentralized BNB Chain, where it powers transactions, pays for fees, and allows for participation in governance. It can also be used on the Binance exchange for benefits such as trading fee discounts, token airdrops, and VIP membership. The BNB burn mechanism involves periodically buying back and permanently destroying a portion of BNB tokens to reduce the total supply. Check BNB's price page for real-time updates on market cap and price movements.
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment for the US was revised lower to 71.1 in January 2025 from a preliminary of 73.2 and compared with 74 in December. The gauge for expectations was revised down to 69.3 from 70.2 and the current conditions subindex was revised lower to 74 from 77.9. Meanwhile, inflation expectations for the year were unchanged at 3.3% (vs 2.8% in December), and the 5-year outlook was revised down to 3.2% from 3.3% (vs 3% in December). source: University of Michigan
BNB is the native token on the BNB Beacon Chain. It can be used to pay for goods and services within and outside of the network. BNB is also used to pay gas fees on the BNB Smart Chain.
Ethereum, which launched in 2015, is the second-biggest cryptocurrency by market cap after Bitcoin. But unlike Bitcoin, it wasn’t created to be digital money. Instead, Ethereum’s founders set out to build a new kind of global, decentralized computing platform that takes the security and openness of blockchains and extends those attributes to a vast range of applications.
Ethereum, which launched in 2015, is the second-biggest cryptocurrency by market cap after Bitcoin. But unlike Bitcoin, it wasn’t created to be digital money. Instead, Ethereum’s founders set out to build a new kind of global, decentralized computing platform that takes the security and openness of blockchains and extends those attributes to a vast range of applications.
Bitcoin (BTC) is a cryptocurrency (a virtual currency) designed to act as money and a form of payment outside the control of any one person, group, or entity. This removes the need for trusted third-party involvement (e.g., a mint or bank) in financial transactions.
#CryptoSurge2025 Bitcoin (BTC) is a cryptocurrency (a virtual currency) designed to act as money and a form of payment outside the control of any one person, group, or entity. This removes the need for trusted third-party involvement (e.g., a mint or bank) in financial transactions.
Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonymous person or team who outlined the technology in a 2008 white paper. It’s an appealingly simple concept: bitcoin is digital money that allows for secure peer-to-peer transactions on the internet.
Unlike services like Venmo and PayPal, which rely on the traditional financial system for permission to transfer money and on existing debit/credit accounts, bitcoin is decentralized: any two people, anywhere in the world, can send bitcoin to each other without the involvement of a bank, government, or other institution
Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonymous person or team who outlined the technology in a 2008 white paper. It’s an appealingly simple concept: bitcoin is digital money that allows for secure peer-to-peer transactions on the internet.
Unlike services like Venmo and PayPal, which rely on the traditional financial system for permission to transfer money and on existing debit/credit accounts, bitcoin is decentralized: any two people, anywhere in the world, can send bitcoin to each other without the involvement of a bank, government, or other institution