In a surprising turn of events, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has addressed rumors regarding his alleged past internship with Ripple, clarifying that he never worked for the blockchain firm in any capacity. The revelation came as Hoskinson attempted to establish a truce with the XRP community amidst ongoing legal battles and regulatory concerns.
Taking to Twitter, Hoskinson questioned the origin of the claims suggesting his involvement with Ripple, emphasizing that there is a misconception about Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin:
Why do I keep seeing people claim I worked at Ripple as an intern? I never worked for them in any capacity. You're confusing me for Vitalik who I believe was an intern
— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) June 23, 2023
Reports indicated that Buterin had expressed his interest in working as an intern at Ripple in 2013, even writing an article praising the blockchain company. He commended Ripple for achieving decentralized currency transactions and storage capabilities.
Amid these developments, Linda Jones, a notable figure within the XRP community, has recently made a series of allegations that have caught the attention of cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Her claims involved a connection between Ethereum, China, and Prometheum, shedding light on a purported conspiracy involving Ripple.
According to Jones, prominent figures in the crypto industry, including Vitalik Buterin and individuals associated with Tron blockchain, were allegedly sent by the Federal Reserve and China to intern and work at Ripple’s offices.
Jones further asserted that the Federal Reserve banks recognized Ripple’s technology as a potential threat to their authority and standing within the financial sphere, prompting them to initiate “Project North Star.”
The alleged project aimed to establish a crypto ecosystem by creating a “safe harbor” for their assets while branding XRP as centralized. This approach sought to secure their assets’ advantage over XRP by emphasizing its purported decentralization.
These claims by Linda Jones have sparked considerable interest among cryptocurrency proponents and industry observers, as they suggest a deeper undercurrent within the crypto landscape. While the veracity of these allegations remains to be seen, they contribute to the ongoing narrative surrounding the evolving dynamics between blockchain projects and regulatory bodies.
