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Bitcoin's energy consumptionBitcoin’s massive energy usage rivals that of entire countries, with fossil-fueled mining operations contributing significantly to global carbon emissions—raising urgent concerns about the cryptocurrency’s environmental sustainability.Larsen’s critique of…
Background of the SEC investigationIn late 2020, the SEC launched a high-profile investigation into Ripple Labs, scrutinizing co-founder Chris Larsen for allegedly conducting unregistered securities offerings involving the XRP cryptocurrency.Allegations…
Transforming cross-border transactionsChris Larsen envisions a world where cross-border payments are instant, seamless, and affordable—eliminating delays, reducing costs, and dismantling barriers that hinder global economic connectivity.Leveraging blockchain for efficiencyBy harnessing…
Early ventures and entrepreneurial journeyBefore Ripple, Chris Larsen co-founded E-LOAN and Prosper, pioneering online lending and peer-to-peer finance—bold moves that revealed his talent for disrupting traditional financial systems through innovation.Identifying…
Early life and educationBorn in San Francisco, Chris Larsen was raised in a working-class family, later earning an MBA from Stanford after completing his undergraduate degree at San Francisco State…