Crypto specialist reaffirms his ‘Never XRP’ stance

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3 days ago

Neuner's Unchanged Position

Ran Neuner, host of CNBC’s Crypto Trader, reiterated his long‑standing opposition to XRP, saying recent Solana links have not altered his view. He responded on X to speculation about greater cooperation, dismissing it outright. His stance remains firm despite community outreach.

Wrapped XRP and Cross‑Chain Expansion

Hex Trust launched wrapped XRP (wXRP), enabling the token on Solana, Ethereum, Optimism and HyperEVM via LayerZero’s Omnichain standard. This gives XRP holders access to DeFi functions on new chains. Solana’s product head acknowledged the move, yet Neuner rejected any softening of his criticism.

Skepticism History and Industry Contrast

Neuner has critiqued XRP since 2018, questioning its valuation, governance and decentralization, and predicted its market decline. While peers such as Raoul Pal and Mike Novogratz have revised their opinions positively, Neuner continues to dismiss XRP’s relevance.