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Revolut user reports XRP released after a two-week hold

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john smith@johnsmithwmcqxX

@Revolut You have blocked my funds during an international relocation, i am using this new account to make this situation publicly aware before i take it to my main verified account, I have an open case ongoing with the Wealth and Tradings Escalations team.

Update

19 September 2026: The same author clarified that the restriction concerned XRP bought through Revolut: “This is concerning the XRP you sold me on your exchange and have now frozen and refuse to part with, shame on you”. Source: https://x.com/johnsmithwmcqx/status/2101451748502360433 Revolut Support replied publicly on 19 September asking the author to continue by direct message so it could locate the account and investigate. Source: https://x.com/revolutsupport/status/2101451162897502269 23 September 2026: The author reported release after two weeks. The release post is included as a second source for this incident. The duration and resolution are the author’s account; no amount is stated.

john smith@johnsmithwmcqxX

@Revolut @FinancialOmbud @federalreserve @FDICgov @AltFiNews @TechCrunch @FT @JoelKatz @Ripple @bgarlinghouse Finally released my illegally frozen funds after 2 weeks without even an apology attached to the confirmation of release,............ no words

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