Few comments spark debate across the crypto landscape like an outright accusation of 1 a seasoned financial analyst brands a top-ten cryptocurrency “the biggest scam in history,” it forces market participants to question both the technology and the narratives surrounding 2 is exactly the kind of reaction Rajat Soni, CFA, provoked when he aimed Ripple’s 3 Soni’s Sharp Critique On X, Soni challenged XRP’s core value proposition, arguing that anyone who believes banks will adopt the token should “get yourself checked out.” His critique stems from a staunch Bitcoin-maximalist perspective: that digital assets other than Bitcoin—particularly those launched by private companies—are mere speculative 4 you own XRP and you truly think it's going to be used by banks, get yourself checked out for brain damage XRP is the biggest scam in history 0 5 — Rajat Soni, CFA (@rajatsonifnance) September 23, 2025 Soni also highlighted a historical anomaly within the XRP Ledger, noting that ledgers numbered 1 through 32,569 were lost in the project’s earliest 6 a result, public records begin only from ledger 32,570, a fact acknowledged in XRPL’s own documentation and often cited by skeptics as evidence of a flawed 7 Banking Adoption Debate Ripple, the company closely associated with XRP, has long promoted its token as a bridge asset for cross-border payments.
Ripple’s ODL platform utilizes XRP to facilitate fast and efficient cross-border transactions between fiat currencies, with proven success in regions such as Asia and Latin America. However, major global banks typically choose Ripple’s enterprise software without integrating XRP itself. Santander’s One Pay FX, for example, leverages Ripple’s messaging technology but relies on traditional fiat rails rather than the 8 distinction undercuts the narrative that banks will universally embrace XRP for 9 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 A Mixed Reality Beneath the Headlines While Soni dismisses XRP as a “scam,” the on-chain evidence shows a more complex 10 ledger’s missing early records are an undeniable blemish , yet the network has operated reliably from ledger 32,570 onward.
Furthermore, specialized payment providers and remittance firms continue to use XRP for specific corridors where speed and cost efficiencies justify the token’s volatility 11 Analysis Rajat Soni’s warning is a stark reminder that investors should distinguish between bold marketing claims and verifiable 12 powers real payment flows in limited contexts, but widespread bank usage remains unproven, more than a decade after its 13 one agrees with Soni’s “biggest scam” label or not, his challenge underscores the need for due diligence, independent audits, and hard evidence before treating any cryptocurrency as institutional 14 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 15 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 16 are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment 17 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 18 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 19 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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