Ripple's CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has addressed ongoing speculation within the XRP community regarding whether Coinbase demanded millions from Ripple to list XRP. Schwartz used a hypothetical scenario to illustrate how complex listing negotiations could be misconstrued as pay-for-listing deals. He emphasized that legal disputes often twist narratives, leading to public misunderstandings. Schwartz's comments come amid renewed interest in the circumstances surrounding XRP's listing on Coinbase. Although he did not confirm any specific demands from Coinbase, Schwartz highlighted how such negotiations could be mischaracterized, especially during legal battles. Notably, Coinbase delisted XRP following a 2020 lawsuit but relisted it in 2023 after Ripple's court victory.