Ripple Almost Shut Down and Distributed XRP After SEC Lawsuit, CEO Reveals
Ripple nearly shut down after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued the company, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse considering whether to end operations, distribute XRP holdings to shareholders, and close the b...
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reveals company nearly shut down during SEC lawsuit
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