Main US cryptocurrency alternate Gemini seems to be on observe to launch an XRP-themed card, in line with its Thursday submit on social media.
The alternate has positioned a billboard in a busy business space of Manhattan as a way to promote the brand new product, which is slated to be launched on Aug. 19.
As reported by U.At present, Gemini not too long ago teased the “subsequent period” of XRP rewards forward of the Thursday reveal.
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That stated, the latest announcement has attracted some backlash from the alternate’s Bitcoin-centric customers, who’ve slammed the alternate for actively promoting the token that they deem to be centralized.
Some XRP holders have additionally questioned whether or not the launch of the product (and the billboard in a busy neighbourhood of Manhattan) can have any influence on the value of the Ripple-linked token, which has been struggling to select up extra steam as of late.
Gemini’s XRP rewards program
The launch of Gemini’s XRP card comes after the alternate additionally launched rewards for the favored Ripple-linked altcoin in March. This made it doable for the holders of the cryptocurrency to earn as much as 4% cashback with Gemini’s bank card.
Now, Gemini is particularly launching an XRP-centric bank card to additional cater to the group.
From haters to cheerleaders
Gemini’s newfound love for XRP is a comparatively latest phenomenon. In truth, Tyler Winklevoss, the co-founder of the main US cryptocurrency alternate, has brazenly feuded with the group behind the token after refusing to record the token.
In truth, Gemini refused to record XRP even after Ripple dangled $1 million in entrance of it, in line with the SEC’s criticism.
Nonetheless, following Ripple’s authorized victory, the alternate moved to record XRP in August 2023.
