What is Happening With Ripple’s Market Development – Insights From Flare CEO
After facing prolonged legal challenges, Flare Network's CEO, Hugo Philion, has made predictions regarding the recovery of Ripple, the company associated with the XRP cryptocurrency.
Philion highlighted that the San Francisco-based blockchain company, known for its focus on cross-border transactions using the XRP token, has been significantly impacted by regulatory uncertainty since late 2020.
While the company now has some clarity, Philion stated that Ripple had faced delays of around 2.5 years due to these complications.
During this period, stablecoin providers have made substantial progress in a market that Ripple traditionally led. Nevertheless, Philion believes that Ripple still has potential for success, especially in underserved areas of traditional finance.
However, he cautions that progress might be slow, given the heightened skepticism within traditional finance circles towards cryptocurrencies, particularly in light of controversies surrounding figures like Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced founder of FTX.
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Despite the challenges, Philion acknowledged the ongoing efforts of numerous individuals working on new use cases for XRP and XRP Ledger. He remains optimistic about these endeavors but emphasizes that achieving tangible results will require time and patience.
Following a court ruling, Ripple’s President, Monica Long, recently revealed the company’s plans to reengage with the U.S. market. This strategic shift, influenced by improved regulatory clarity, comes as Ripple experiences significant growth in international markets with clear regulatory guidelines, such as the U.K., Europe, Singapore, and Dubai.