Internet reports that Ripple's Stuart Alderoty said in an X post that the New York Times published a "guest article" for the second time in just a few weeks, portraying cryptocurrencies as a tool for crime and corruption. This statement may seem convenient, but it is lazy and inaccurate. Cryptocurrency is a technology used by more than 55 million Americans, and more than three-quarters say it has improved their lives; helping them send money, prove ownership, and build new forms of business on transparent, traceable ledgers. Corruption and crime do not thrive on the surface. The real story is about how ordinary Americans use digital assets to save time, reduce costs, and gain financial freedom. This story deserves to be told. This is exactly what we are doing.