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Ripple featured CBDC tech for years, dumped it after Trump victory

After Donald Trump decided they weren’t a good idea, Ripple scrubbed years of its work on a US dollar CBDC.

Bitcoiners attack Ripple after Strategic Bitcoin Reserve flop

After Ripple scored a political victory that deprioritized BTC, critics say it’s derailing plans for a US National Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Ripple’s lobbying efforts scored decisive victories, eliminating the word “bitcoin” from all executive orders signed by Donald Trump.

The billionaire-backed Ripple USD (RLUSD) has failed to capture even 0.05% of the stablecoin sector’s market capitalization.

Ripple has learned that being politically active is a savvy technique for long-term success in crypto. Token holders have reaped the rewards.