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Ana Zirojević

Old 2013 Arthur Britto Email Rekindles XRP Utility and Price Debate in 2026

On January 29, 2026, a 2013 email from Arthur Britto resurfaced and reignited debate over whether XRP should be viewed mainly as investment or as underlying payment infrastructure. Developers emphasize that XRPL was designed around liquidity and spreads, while traders and analysts argue that this utility-focused architecture does not eliminate the potential for significant long-term price appreciation.