Ripple Moves Over 1 Billion XRP, Locks Back 800 Million in Escrow
Whale Alert data reveals significant XRP movements by Ripple on May 1st. The San Francisco-based blockchain firm transferred over 1 billion XRP across five transactions involving its XRPL wallets. This activity comes after a reported deviation from their standard practice: on May 1st, Ripple released only 500 million XRP from escrow, half their usual amount.
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Breaking Down the Transfers
Despite the lower escrow release, Ripple continued its practice of locking XRP back in escrow. Here's a breakdown of the key movements:
500 Million XRP Released and Redistributed:
Ripple distributed the released 500 million XRP between two wallets, allocating 200 million to one and 300 million to another. Interest...