Ripple's David Schwartz selfie links XRP to Sydney Sweeney ad, sparking crypto discussion

On October 14, Ripple's David Schwartz posted a selfie with a billboard featuring Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney promoting Novig, leading to jokes linking XRP with Sweeney. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson commented, "I knew she had XRP," fueling light-hearted speculation among crypto users. This event occurs as the "2026 State of Crypto Holders Report" shows women accounted for 42% of new US crypto holders between 2025 and 2026, up from 34% for those who started before 2025.