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A high-profile rumor is circulating in the crypto sphere: Is Gemini, the well-known crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, tapping into Ripple’s funding sources as it prepares for its anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO)?
Let’s investigate what’s accurate, what’s exaggerated, and what’s confirmed by the official filings.
Who Started the Claim?
The speculation grew after Gemini filed its S-1 IPO registration with the U.S. SEC, which revealed several strategic funding maneuvers as the exchange gears up for a public debut. Several news outlets, social media, and crypto forums suggested that Ripple Labs is directly funding Gemini’s IPO bid.
But what does the evidence say? Is it True or just another rumour?
Fact Check: What Do Gemini’s IPO Filings and Official Disclosures Reveal?
According to Gemini’s S-1 IPO registration statement with the U.S. SEC, Gemini has indeed entered a credit agreement with Ripple Labs. This agreement grants Gemini access to a revolving credit facility of up to $75 million, with the ability to scale to as much as $150 million if certain conditions are met.
Here are the facts:
Credit Facility Details: The arrangement allows Gemini to borrow in minimum increments of $5 million, with interest rates ranging between 6.5% and 8.5%, depending on leverage ratios. This helps Gemini stay flexible and well-prepared before going public.
As of the filing date in August 2025, Gemini had not yet drawn on the Ripple credit line.
Purpose of Funding: The facility gives Gemini flexibility to shore up liquidity under investor scrutiny and provide a buffer against market volatility as it makes its public market debut.
No Equity Stake or Direct Investment: Importantly, this is not an equity purchase or a direct investment by Ripple into Gemini’s IPO funding; the agreement acts more as a safety net rather than as outright financing of the IPO itself.
Summary Table: Coinpedia’s Fact Check
Claim Made by Theory
Coinpedia’s Counter-Evidence
Has Gemini secured general funding from Ripple
Gemini has secured a credit line from Ripple as per official filings, but has not yet drawn on funds.
Is Ripple directly funding Gemini’s IPO
Ripple provides liquidity support, not direct IPO investment or underwriting.
Funds are an investment or equity stake by Ripple
Ripple is offering a credit facility, not buying shares or equity
Conclusion
Claim
Gemini is drawing on funding from Ripple in preparing for its IPO.
Verdict
Partly True
Fact-Check by Coinpedia
Based on Coinpedia’s investigation and review of Gemini’s official S-1 filings and multiple independent reports, Gemini has set up a substantial credit facility with Ripple, designed to secure liquidity as the exchange goes public.
However, this line of credit is not a direct IPO investment, and, as of the latest disclosure, no funds have been drawn.
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