XRP: Smart or Just… Really Hopeful? 🤷

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Right then. So, USA Today, a publication generally known for things other than predicting the future of digital funny money, decided to tell its 5.1 million followers on X (formerly known as Twitter, but we’re all trying to adjust) that XRP is “the smartest cryptocurrency to buy with $500 right now.” One imagines the internet then did exactly what one might expect – promptly disassembled itself in a flurry of indignant tweets and poorly-drawn memes. Honestly, the reaction was almost as predictable as the inevitable decline of a hastily-chosen crypto. 🙄

Crypto Twitter Experiences a Minor Existential Crisis Over USA Today’s XRP Declaration

It all stemmed from an X post, regurgitating an article by someone at The Motley Fool (a name that, frankly, sounds like a villain in a low-budget superhero film). The headline, you see, suggested that handing over five hundred of your hard-earned dollars to XRP was an act of sheer brilliance. Apparently. It’s like suggesting artisanal cheese is the solution to world peace. It *might* improve your Tuesday, but… 🤔

//markets.bitcoin.com/crypto/ripple?utm_source=bitcoin_news”>XRP

faithful, meanwhile, were having a lovely time watching everyone else get cross. One gleefully declared, “Let the cope begin!” (presumably referring to the process of desperately trying to justify one’s investment choices). Another rather emphatically suggested that people simply “Don’t sleep on

XRP

” – which sounds suspiciously like something a used car salesman might say.

“USA Today, thanks for pointing that out. People don’t sleep on XRP. Don’t listen to all the haters.”

Several critics, with the unwavering certainty of those who have spent too long online, insisted XRP was a “scam,” while others warned against trusting any information received from “the media.” Because, naturally, the media is *always* right. Or not. Laura Shin, a crypto journalist, weighed in, quite politely suggesting that USA Today might benefit from hiring someone who, you know, understands cryptocurrencies. A radical idea, we admit. 🤯

The XRP enthusiasts were not amused by this suggestion. When asked about potential bias, Ms. Shin calmly pointed out that Ripple hadn’t exactly set the world on fire in its thirteen years of existence. Apparently, “barely any traction or volume” isn’t a ringing endorsement.

And, as if things weren’t delightfully chaotic enough, someone pointed out the article’s author had previously championed another cryptocurrency, ‘the sandbox’ (SAND), which, shall we say, didn’t work out as planned. A chart clearly illustrating its spectacular decline was produced as evidence. It’s always good to have a visual aid when demonstrating the pitfalls of believing everything you read. Especially on the internet. 📉

Others simply took the opportunity to criticize USA Today itself, accusing the publication of offering unlicensed financial advice and generally being… well, USA Today. One particularly eloquent individual expressed concern about the lack of disclaimers. Because apparently, recommending people gamble their money requires a certain degree of responsibility. Who knew?

“This appears to be unlicensed financial advice promoting XRP as “the smartest cryptocurrency to buy with $500 right now” – without any disclaimers or disclosures.”

The whole debacle highlighted, yet again, the profoundly divided state of the crypto world – and the uneasy relationship between traditional media outlets and the often-eccentric inhabitants of the blockchain. Some saw it as a visionary investment tip, others as blatant clickbait. Either way, it provided an excellent source of entertainment for everyone involved. And that, at least, is something. 🤷

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2025-08-04 09:58