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The logo of blockchain company Ripple is seen at the SIBOS banking and financial conference in Toronto.
One of the most talked-about cryptos is Ripple's XRP, which had grown by more than 3,000% since mid-2017. Its market cap of $7.6 billion makes it the third-largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin and Ethereum.
Unlike those two other giants, if you want to buy Ripple it takes a bit more finagling than just taking a trip over to the popular exchange Coinbase (although it's still important).
Here's how to buy your first batch of Ripple's XRP coins.
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