Ripple Steals Bitcoin’s Thunder, Surges 1,135% in a Month

1. In 2017, bitcoin became a household word among investors. This year, it may be Ripple’s turn.

XRP, a five-year-old digital currency offered by San Francisco startup Ripple, has soared 1,135% in the past month alone, quickly becoming the second-largest crypto-asset behind bitcoin. The rally included a 32% jump in the first days of 2018.

Por Paul Vigna

Fonte https://www.wsj.com/articles/ripple-steals-bitcoins-thunder-surges-1-184-in-a-month-1515167147