Times Square Goes Crypto: XRP “589” Catches Ex-CFTC Chair’s Eye

Times Square Goes Crypto: XRP “589” Catches Ex-CFTC Chair’s Eye

Times Square’s giant “2026” numerals were built with exactly 589 LED bulbs, and that small detail set off a wave of reactions in the XRP community — including a brief response from a one-time US regulator now working in crypto. Related Reading: Crypto Titans Revolt Over California’s 5% Wealth Tax Proposal Times Square Display Reveals […]


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