TLDR
- X confirms crypto ads allowed with paid partnership tag
- Ripple unlocks 1B XRP worth over $1.37B from escrow
- XRP trades at $1.36 with limited reaction to unlock
- Spot XRP ETFs record $9.55M in weekly inflows
X has restored crypto advertising with a new paid partnership disclosure, and Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz responded publicly. The update comes as Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow and XRP price activity remained steady.
The social media platform briefly placed crypto and financial promotions under restriction. Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, later said the change was an error. He confirmed that crypto advertising remains permitted but must now carry a paid partnership label.
X Restores Crypto Advertising With Disclosure Tag
X recently adjusted its paid partnership policy and applied limits to crypto and finance content. The restriction was reversed within a day. Bier stated that crypto promotions are allowed and will display a “paid partnership” tag.
Previously, crypto projects did not have access to this tag. The update now requires visible disclosure for promotional posts. The change applies to financial and digital asset campaigns across the platform.
David Schwartz reacted to the feature update. He is active on X and often comments on policy shifts. His response included testing or referencing the new disclosure format. Observers noted his typical ironic tone.
The update arrives during ongoing debate about transparency in digital asset promotion. Social media platforms continue to refine advertising rules for crypto content. The new tag is designed to provide clearer identification of paid posts.
Ripple Releases 1 Billion XRP From Escrow
Ripple released 1 billion XRP in three transactions. Whale tracking data showed transfers of 200 million, 300 million, and 500 million XRP. The total value exceeded $1.37 billion at current prices.
Ripple conducts these releases monthly under its liquidity plan. Data from XRPL Services shows Ripple holds about 32.91 billion XRP. That figure equals around 32 percent of the total supply.
At present market prices, those holdings exceed $45 billion. Ripple remains one of the largest single holders of XRP. Each scheduled unlock draws attention from traders and analysts.
Despite the scale of the release, XRP price movement was limited. The token moved 0.9 percent from the day’s opening. At press time, XRP traded at $1.36, up 3.56 percent over 24 hours.
XRP Market Performance and ETF Flows
February ended with a decline for XRP. The token closed the month down 16.45 percent. At its lowest point, XRP had dropped about 33 percent from earlier levels.
During the week of February 23 to 27, spot XRP ETFs recorded $9.55 million in net inflows. By comparison, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $787 million in inflows. Ethereum and Solana ETFs drew $80.46 million and $44.44 million.
Although smaller, XRP ETF inflows showed continued investor activity. Market participants tracked both ETF data and escrow releases closely. Trading volume remained steady during the period.
Ripple leadership also addressed regulatory matters. Chief Executive Brad Garlinghouse urged banks to work in good faith to pass the CLARITY Act. He stated that the legislation would benefit XRP.
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