Gemini Stokes XRP Intrigue with Series of Cryptic Tweets

Gemini teases upcoming XRP-related news in a series of cryptic tweets, driving wild speculation and rumors.

Gemini CEO Tyler Winklevoss holding a love heart sign ''Live laugh #XRP''.
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  • Gemini posts multiple XRP-related cryptic messages
  • Speculation and rumors result from Geminiโ€™s mysterious tweets
  • Some of the messages featured deliberate misspellings incorporating โ€œx.โ€

Cryptocurrency markets are often rife with speculation and rumors, with even the slightest unverified hint capable of moving markets. The New York-based Gemini exchange is the latest firm to set tongues wagging with a flurry of cryptic XRP-related tweets, hinting at something big down the line.

Gemini stirred up the XRP rumor mill by posting four related tweets quickly. First came a simple “Don’t forget about XRP” post, sparking initial curiosity. This was followed hours later by a pair of tweets that replaced conventional spelling with โ€œxโ€™sโ€ in “xcited about XRP,” then “xrriving shortly.” 

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Taking things up a notch, Geminiโ€™s latest tweet in the series asked readers to solve a riddle that heavily hinted at Rippleโ€™s native token as the answer. The exchange signed off, leaving readers to stew in the speculation, promising to reveal the answer in 24 hours.

Geminiโ€™s XRP-related tweets gave little away but still managed to stir the community into a frenzy of speculation about what could be in store. 

The Rumor Mill

With little given away, the rumor mill is awash with wild speculation on what Gemini has in store for XRP. Hot on the heels of the Bitcoin ETF approval, some XRP holders theorize that the exchange is involved with bringing an XRP ETF to market. However, FOX correspondent Charles Gasparino recently posted that BlackRock has no plans to launch a spot XRP ETF, dulling this rumor.

During a recent podcast, Ripple president Monica Long outlined the companyโ€™s focus for 2024. Long spoke of developing a one-stop shop that caters to businessesโ€™ entire cryptocurrency needs under one roof, much like Amazonโ€™s AWS platform, which offers the full remit of cloud computing services.

โ€œWe have the longer-term vision of being that enterprise infrastructure provider, building in such a way that weโ€™re able to offer things like on and off ramp in crypto, liquidity, custody, compliance all these feature sets together,โ€ commented Long.ย 

On the Flipside

  • Gemini recently acquired a French virtual asset service provider license, hinting at European expansion.
  • The New York Attorney General sued Gemini, Genesis, and the Digital Currency Group over โ€œdefrauding investorsโ€ via the Gemini Earn program
  • The SEC vs Ripple lawsuit took a twist recently as the agency filed a motion to compel the production of financial statements and XRP sales data.
  • Gemini reinstated spot XRP trading in August 2023 following the ruling by Judge Torres that XRP sales on the secondary market do not constitute security sales.

Why This Matters

Geminiโ€™s coy XRP hints exemplify cryptoโ€™s tendency for sensational rumors and underline XRPโ€™s lingering brand appeal. While the tweets lacked clarity, the lively response and speculation reveal strong community support despite the ongoing legal troubles at both Gemini and Ripple.

Discover more about the NYAGโ€™s lawsuit against Gemini over its Earn program here:
New York AG Sues Gemini, Genesis, DCG for Defrauding Investors

Read about the mystery of Sam Trabuccoโ€™s disappearance here:
FTX Community Ponders Sam Trabuccoโ€™s Disappearance

This article is for information purposes only and should not be considered trading or investment advice. Nothing herein shall be construed as financial, legal, or tax advice. Trading forex, cryptocurrencies, and CFDs pose a considerable risk of loss.

Author
Samuel Wan

Samuel Wan is a reporter at DailyCoin covering market affairs. Samuel's has holdings in Bitcoin and Cardano, with other minor holdings across the market.

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