Massive XRP Transfer Raises Eyebrows: 210 Million Tokens Moved Between Unidentified Whale Wallets
The sixth-largest cryptocurrency, XRP, has captured attention within the crypto community following a significant on-chain activity. A staggering 210 million XRP tokens were transferred between unidentified whale wallets, sparking intrigue and speculation.
According to crypto data tracker Whale Alert, "210,020,140 XRP worth $128,921,343 was transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallet." The lack of registered usernames on XRPL explorer Bithomp further deepens the mystery surrounding the transfer.
Unidentified Wallets Linked to KuCoin Amid Regulatory Scrutiny: Market Concerns Escalate with Recent Developments
While the wallets remain unidentified, the receiving wallet was activated by KuCoin in 2020 with 900 XRP, hinting at a potential KuCoin-based wallet. This speculation coincides with recent regulatory developments involving the exchange, triggering concerns within the crypto sphere.
Recent regulatory actions against KuCoin, including charges filed by U.S. prosecutors and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), have spurred uncertainty. KuCoin CEO Johnny Lyu's reassurance to users and the announcement of a $10 million airdrop in KCS and Bitcoin aimed at alleviating withdrawal delays further underscored market volatility.
SEC Seeks $2 Billion in Fines from Ripple Amidst Ongoing Lawsuit, XRP Shows Resilience Despite Regulatory Uncertainty
In a separate development related to the ongoing Ripple lawsuit, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks fines and penalties totaling $2 billion regarding institutional XRP sales. Ripple's intended response to the SEC in April adds another layer of uncertainty to XRP's future trajectory.
Despite regulatory concerns, XRP has seen a 1.17% rise in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.628 at the time of writing. This marks a continuation of its recovery from March 28 lows, demonstrating resilience amidst market turbulence.