The Full History of XRP & Ripple Explained

XRP began before Ripple, before the lawsuit, and before the hype. This documentary traces the full history of XRP and Ripple from the first XRP Ledger idea in 2011, through the 100 billion XRP supply, Ripple Labs, cross-border payments, banking partnerships, escrow, the 2017 crypto mania, and the painful years that followed. It explains why XRP became one of crypto’s most controversial major assets: a fast public settlement network tied to a company trying to work with banks, regulators, and institutions. The story then moves into the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit, the 2023 legal turning point, the 2024 penalty, the 2025 appeals dismissal, and Ripple’s shift toward custody, stablecoins, prime brokerage, and institutional digital finance. Subscribe for more in-depth crypto breakdowns as we explore whether XRP’s history becomes a foundation or a museum. #XRP #Ripple #CryptoNews ----------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Learn: 👉 https://cheekyschool.com/ 👉 Grab 50% OFF with this Code: YT50OFF Educational resource only – no guarantees of financial outcome. 🔗 Free Educational 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱: 👉 https://discord.gg/cheekycrypto 🧠 This is a community for educational discussion only. 🚫 No financial advice is provided. 👨‍💼 Admins and moderators are not licensed financial professionals. 🔗 Kraken 👉 Special Link: https://proinvite.kraken.com/9f1e/6y5avpfm 👉 Full T&Cs: https://www.kraken.com/legal ----------------------------------------------------------------- 🎥 OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS 🔹 Follow Cheeky Crypto 𝗼𝗻 YouTube: / @CheekyCrypto 🔹 Follow Cheeky Crypto Trading 𝗼𝗻 YouTube: / @CheekyCryptoPlus 🔹 Follow Cheeky Crypto News 𝗼𝗻 YouTube: / @CheekyCryptoNews 🔹 Follow Cheeky Crypto Education 𝗼𝗻 YouTube: / @CheekyCryptoEducation 🔹 Follow Cheeky Crypto Unfiltered 𝗼𝗻 YouTube: / @Cheeky_Crypto_Unfiltered ----------------------------------------------------------------- 📱 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 🐦 Follow us 𝗼𝗻 𝗫: / cheekycrypto 📘 Follow us 𝗼𝗻 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: / cheekycrypto ----------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our Affiliate Offers: We may earn a commission if you sign up through the link below. 👉 https://medium.com/@cheekycrypto/exchanges-4b815558c054 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ⚠️ 𝗕𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗦 ⚠️ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This is a channel for entertainment purposes only. All opinions expressed by the hosts and guests should not be construed as financial advice.The views of guests and hosts do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We do not promote any get-rich-quick schemes, trading strategies that guarantee returns, or risky financial behavior. All trading decisions are your own responsibility. Viewers are strongly encouraged to do their own research. Trading cryptocurrencies carries a significant risk of loss, and no outcome is guaranteed. This Channel does not offer financial services or securities and does not guarantee any results. Affiliate offers are intended only for non-UK residents. This content complies with YouTube's Harmful and Dangerous Content policies and is intended for mature audiences interested in learning about blockchain technology. Some links are affiliate offers. We may earn a commission if you sign up through them, at no additional cost to you. These platforms are not recommendations and are shared for informational purposes only. Offers vary and may not be available in all regions. Please consult your local laws and financial advisor before participating. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00 The Full History of XRP and Ripple 02:34 XRP Ledger Without Mining 05:15 Ripple Begins as a Company 08:15 Ripple Targets Cross-Border Payments 11:09 The XRP Supply Debate 13:28 The 2017 XRP Crash 15:59 Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit 18:27 XRP Legal Turning Point 20:49 Ripple Expands Beyond Payments 23:12 XRP and Ripple Separate 25:42 XRP Survival Into 2026 27:59 XRP’s Unfinished Story 31:23 XRP Must Prove Its Worth