Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Jake Claver(Jake Claver) filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit against online influencer Zach Rector(Zach Rector), sparking division within the XRP community. Claver accused Rector of making false statements at the end of 2025, portraying him as a scammer, but Rector denied the allegations. Claver's supporters believe that Rector's criticism has escalated into personal attacks, damaging his existing business; while Rector's supporters argue that online influencers should have the right to question bold claims, such as Claver's prediction that XRP would reach $100 by 2025, a forecast that ultimately did not materialize. The case is under close scrutiny, with people paying attention to its impact on free speech and accountability in the cryptocurrency space.
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Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Jake Claver(Jake Claver) filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit against online influencer Zach Rector(Zach Rector), sparking division within the XRP community. Claver accused Rector of making false statements at the end of 2025, portraying him as a scammer, but Rector denied the allegations. Claver's supporters believe that Rector's criticism has escalated into personal attacks, damaging his existing business; while Rector's supporters argue that online influencers should have the right to question bold claims, such as Claver's prediction that XRP would reach $100 by 2025, a forecast that ultimately did not materialize. The case is under close scrutiny, with people paying attention to its impact on free speech and accountability in the cryptocurrency space.