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Ripple, a blockchain-based platform facilitating cross-border transfers, has recently executed a notable transaction, transferring 60 million XRP, valued at approximately $34.09 million, to an undisclosed wallet. This transaction, detected and reported by&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/whale_alert/status/1759826408430280809?s=20">Whale Alert</a>, has drawn the attention of the XRP community, prompting discussions about its implications.
While the recipient's identity remains unknown, blockchain analysis suggests that the destination wallet was activated in October 2023, following a transfer of 70 million XRP from a Ripple-owned address. Presently, the wallet holds a total of 150.28 million XRP, indicating previous transactions involving&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/ripple-lands-new-major-user-xrp-integration-to-follow">Ripple</a>.
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 🚨 🚨 60,000,000 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#XRP</a> (34,088,291 USD) transferred from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ripple?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ripple</a> to unknown wallet<a href="https://t.co/zfHG8o0Bbo">https://t.co/zfHG8o0Bbo</a>— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) <a href="https://twitter.com/whale_alert/status/1759826408430280809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="community-displeased">Community displeased</h2>
This transfer occurs amid ongoing discussions within the XRP community regarding Ripple's actions and its relationship with the broader ecosystem. Concerns have been raised regarding potential price manipulation by Ripple and the possibility of liquidating its significant&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/attention-xrp-shib-ada-holders-binance-shares-important-update">XRP</a> holdings, including tokens held in escrow accounts.
In response to these concerns, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/ripple-cto-explains-how-407-billion-xrp-in-escrow-can-be-burned">David Schwartz</a> has clarified the company's stance, denying allegations of price manipulation and confirming the technical feasibility of accessing XRP from escrow accounts. Nevertheless, uncertainty persists among community members regarding Ripple's intentions and the impact of such transactions.
The community's concerns highlight a fundamental tension in the XRP ecosystem: balancing Ripple's role as a significant stakeholder with the need for decentralization and transparency. While transparency advocates hope that such large transfers are disclosed with context, others argue that business strategies require confidentiality. Ultimately, rebuilding trust hinges on open communication and addressing community concerns directly.&nbsp;

60 Million XRP Sent to Unknown Amid XRP Community Concerns

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