Gecko Coin is a currency created by Devon Weller using the Ripple platform. It is currently an experiment in issuing currencies and market making.  Devon’s goal is to learn more about the Ripple platform and educate others through giveaways and auctions with Gecko Coin.  Devon plans to issue a total of 2 million GKO. How do coins work in the ...

New Zealand Coinex Ripple Gateway to offer BTC (XBT), NZD, AUD, USD exchange services April 2nd Caniluk Limited is an incorporated company in New Zealand that will soon be offering the first Ripple gateway in New Zealand.  Customers will be able to make deposits and withdrawals in Bitcoin, New Zealand Dollars, Australian Dollars, and US Dollars.  Thereby functioning as an effective Bitcoin ...

Recently, I decided to buy some XRP as a way to learn more about the Ripple network and how it functions. Of course, the first question was, “what is the easiest way to purchase some XRP?” It turns out that it was a lot easier and faster than I imagined it would be. I made use of SnapSwap.us The method I chose ...

There is a lot of controversy surrounding Ripple. Some people believe that Ripple is simply a scam “altcoin” that was created by Ripple Labs out of thin air...