Ripple CTO Denies Gag Order Claims Amid XRP Price Debate

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: May 03 2026

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Denial of Gag Order: Ripple's former CTO David Schwartz firmly denies claims that a non-disclosure agreement restricts his comments, emphasizing that no agreement forces him to mislead XRP holders, highlighting his commitment to transparency.
Skepticism on Price Predictions: Schwartz questions the $10,000 XRP forecast, arguing that current market behavior does not support such optimistic expectations, reflecting a divergence in the market regarding extreme price targets.
Clarification of Old Comments: He addressed criticism of a 2017 post about XRP price and liquidity, stating that the post aimed to explain market mechanics rather than promise a price target, demonstrating his insistence on information accuracy.
Ripple Secrecy Controversy: Schwartz noted that Ripple uses NDAs for normal business reasons, not as evidence of hidden XRP adoption plans, further deepening the discussion on Ripple's transparency.

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Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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