In the fast-moving cryptocurrency market, where exchanges can rise or crumble overnight, reputation is one of the most valuable 0 that remained steadfast through regulatory storms didn’t just keep trading lines open—they proved their commitment to customers . Uphold’s appearance on the list of top XRP holders reflects that 1 from a marketing ploy, it signals a history of standing firm when others 2 McLoughlin Clarifies the Numbers Uphold CEO Simon McLoughlin recently addressed the exchange’s presence among the largest XRP 3 a statement on X, McLoughlin explained that while on-chain data shows Uphold with massive XRP balances, those tokens “belong to our customers, not us.” He emphasized that Uphold’s position is custodial, not speculative, describing the platform’s XRP holdings as “built on trust, not hype.” This distinction underscores a broader point: aggregated wallet data often reflects client funds stored in exchange-controlled addresses, not corporate ownership.
You’ll see @UpholdInc listed among the biggest $XRP 4 those assets belong to our customers, not 5 remember who stood strong in difficult 6 “holding” is built on trust, not 7 8 — Simon McLoughlin (@SMcLoughlin00) September 14, 2025 Custody Versus Corporate Treasury Transparency reports released by Uphold back up McLoughlin’s 9 company publishes proof-of-reserves data showing that XRP assets match customer liabilities on a one-to-one 10 practice helps dispel confusion created when blockchain explorers label exchange wallets as if they were personal 11 reality, these are pooled customer deposits that the platform safeguards on behalf of millions of account 12 by XRP During the SEC Fight Uphold’s credibility was forged during one of XRP’s most challenging periods: the 13 and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against 14 in late 2020, many exchanges delisted or suspended XRP trading to avoid potential regulatory 15 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Uphold took a different path, keeping XRP available to its users throughout the legal 16 decision, informed by legal counsel and a commitment to customer service, became a hallmark of the company’s resilience and earned lasting respect from the XRP 17 Impact and User Confidence Independent blockchain trackers show that Uphold now secures more than a billion XRP tokens for its customers, placing it among the network’s largest 18 depth provides critical liquidity, allowing traders and long-term holders to execute large orders without destabilizing the 19 users, the real story is not the size of Uphold’s holdings but the assurance that their assets remain accessible and protected, even when markets or regulators turn 20 as the Ultimate Metric McLoughlin’s message is clear: Uphold’s prominence on XRP rich lists is a testament to customer trust and the platform’s transparent custodial 21 an industry where hype can outpace substance, Uphold’s steady approach—anchored in proof-of-reserves reporting and unwavering support during the SEC dispute—has reinforced its standing as a reliable partner for XRP holders 22 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 23 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 24 are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment 25 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 26 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 27 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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