Ripple’s Anti-Bitcoin China PR Strategy Exposed in Leaked Emails

• Internal emails reveal that Ripple pushed the “Bitcoin is Controlled by China” narrative.
• The emails indicate a coordinated PR strategy from 2018 orchestrated by Ripple Labs.
• Ripple has long accused regulators and rivals of unfair treatment but the documents suggest otherwise.

Internal emails from Ripple Labs have been disclosed and submitted as evidence in the current SEC lawsuit against the company. 

These emails suggest that Ripple actively promoted the idea that “Bitcoin is controlled by China.”

Leaked Emails Show Ripple Execs Pushed Anti-Bitcoin & Ethereum Narrative

The emails, which date back to 2018, point to a coordinated PR effort. This effort aimed to portray Bitcoin and Ethereum in a negative light. At the same time, it aimed to position Ripple’s XRP token as a superior alternative. 

Coordinated Messaging Strategy: “China + Bitcoin” Narrative

The internal communication includes a section titled “China + Bitcoin.” In this section, Ripple executives talk about how the narrative that Bitcoin is controlled by China fits with previous statements made by Ripple’s leade…

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