Token buybacks vs. stock buybacks: Why Ripple's $750M share buyback is different from supporting XRP

Monday, Mar 16, 2026 12:23 pm ET1min read
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Ripple's $750M share buyback has sparked debate on whether the company should support XRP directly. Experts argue that tokens and stocks work differently due to the decentralized nature of XRP and the lack of control by Ripple. Critics say Ripple should support XRP price directly, but supporters argue that legal risks from the SEC case influence the company's cautious approach. Ripple may boost demand through institutional XRP strategies, such as Evernorth's yield strategies.

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