Ava Labs CEO Emin Gün Sirer took to Twitter on April Fools' Day to jest that banks prefer Ripple over Avalanche, only to clarify it was a prank, asserting that banks actually use Avalanche. The tweet garnered significant attention, amassing 585 likes and over 50,000 views, sparking lively discussions among Ripple's community. Ripple, known for its cross-border payment solutions, boasts a valuation of $50 billion and partnerships with over 300 financial institutions. Meanwhile, Ava Labs, valued at $5.25 billion, focuses on enterprise tokenization and decentralized finance, with notable collaborations including JPMorgan and AWS. Despite their achievements, both XRP and AVAX have seen significant price declines amid market downturns, with XRP trading at $1.35 and AVAX above $9.