{"content":"A Critical Update on $XRP 'Patent' Claims Recent claims circulating online suggest the United States government has patented XRP as a payment method. We want to provide clarity on this. Our research into these claims shows that a document from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has resurfaced. However, this is not a new government endorsement or a "patent" filed by the U.S. government. What's The Real Story? The document in question is a trademark registration from 2013, originally filed by OpenCoin, Inc.—the company that later became Ripple. This registration protected the name "$XRP" for use in financial services. It is a common business practice for companies to trademark their brand names to prevent others from using them. * Trademark, not a Patent: A trademark protects brand names and logos, while a patent protects new inventions. The U.S. government did not file or own this trademark; Ripple did. * Not a Government Endorsement: The registration of a trademark does not mean a government agency has "approved" or "classified" the asset for official use. While this news is not what some might hope, it's a great example of why it's crucial to verify information in the fast-moving crypto space. Always look for the source and understand the difference between a trademark, a patent, and a regulatory endorsement. Stay informed, stay safe, and happy trading! #BinanceSquareTalks #Write2Earn #BNBATH900 #CryptoNewss #creatorpad {spot}(XRPUSDT)","images":["https://d2kdcqywr8ua22.cloudfront.net/uploadfile/article/blog/2025082025/08/25/9ff1526be08cda83e86e498882885bbc.jpg"],"tags":[],"tradingPairs":["BNB/USDT"],"quotearticleid":0}