David Schwartz’s Billboard Mix‑Up Sparks XRP Community Debate
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On October 14, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz posted a selfie that mistakenly featured a billboard advertising the Novig sports‑prediction platform, but the image was captioned as if it promoted XRP alongside Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney. Schwartz later clarified the error with the caption, “Oops, wrong billboard.” The incident ignited discussion within the XRP community, especially after Schwartz replied that he “knew she had XRP,” prompting speculation about a potential connection between the actress and the cryptocurrency. The mix‑up highlights how a single misattributed image can fuel rumors in the crypto space. While the billboard was unrelated to Ripple, the ensuing debate underscores the sensitivity of XRP holders to any perceived endorsement or association with public figures. The community remains divided over whether the claim of Sweeney’s XRP ownership is credible, with some viewing it as a marketing stunt and others treating it as a genuine rumor to be investigated.
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David Schwartz 与 Sydney Sweeney 错误 Billboard 走红
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- Subject：
- David Schwartz
- Action：
- 发布自拍与错误广告
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- Sydney Sweeney 广告
- Occurred (fact side)：
- Oct 14, 00:00
- Published (valid side)：
- Oct 15, 19:27
- First seen (known side)：
- Oct 15, 20:36
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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.
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