It looks like a lot of people do not understand how cryptocurrencies work (not that Ripple is one). It does not matter at all what some random number on a website says. If you sent to an escrow address, and it has been confirmed, then your funds have arrived. The Ripple API does not seem to be functioning. Check back tomorrow or so.

Yes.

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Do not invest anything anymore, or your funds are likely to be lost. Anything sent after the crowdsale has finished will not be counted. Any funds waiting confirmation (with reasonable fees) will be counted.