Ripple's Ex-CTO Sparks Debate with Meme Coin Profile Picture

David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus, has changed his profile picture on X to a fuzzy bear image linked to FUZZY, a meme coin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), sparking criticism over endorsements and influencer responsibilities. According to BeInCrypto, Schwartz had previously criticized meme coin investments, making his new avatar choice controversial. Critics argue that changing a profile picture is a deliberate act, unlike technical actions such as opening a trust line, which Schwartz had defended as non-endorsement. This move has reignited discussions on the impact of influential figures in the crypto space.