Bitcoin rival Ripple's value increased by 3,977% in 2017
Digital currency startup Ripple has finished the second quarter of 2017 with its value rising 3,977% since the year's beginning. The company said most of its purchases came from institutional investors, actively using Ripple's licensed money service business. Notably, Ripple is listed on 30 exchanges and is currently in third place by market capitalisation after Bitcoin and Ether.