Crypto commentator {x} recently drew attention to Ripple’s documented engagements with the International Monetary Fund, suggesting that XRP could one day feature in the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights (SDR) system.
The post included slides titled “Ripple Infrastructure Innovation” and “Regulatory and Policy Engagement,” showing Ripple’s collaborations with the Bank of England, the U.S. Federal Reserve, and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, as well as its selection to serve on the IMF’s High-Level Advisory Group on Fintech.
Advisory Role vs. Policy Decision
Ripple’s participation in IMF advisory activities indicates institutional access but not policy authority. Advisory groups like the one Ripple joined provide technical insights and market expertise but have no direct influence over the IMF’s monetary policy or reserve asset decisions.
For any asset, including XRP, to be considered for SDR inclusion, it would need to meet strict criteria such as global liquidity, broad legal clarity, and widespread use in international settlements; conditions that currently remain unmet.
Ripple 🤝🏼 IMF
XRP future SDR. pic.twitter.com/v94qySW3Kg
— {x} (@unknowDLT) October 5, 2025
Institutional Recognition Without Endorsement
The slides shared by {x} and the IMF’s mention of XRP both point to the asset’s growing visibility in official financial circles. Ripple’s efforts to engage with global institutions align with its broader goal of establishing itself as a legitimate infrastructure provider for cross-border payments.
However, visibility should not be mistaken for policy adoption. The IMF operates under the collective authority of its member states, and changes to the SDR composition require formal proposals and international consensus.
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A related report from Times Tabloid adds weight to this conversation. The outlet highlighted that XRP received a “special mention” in an IMF publication titled “Trust Bridges and Money Flows.”
In the glossary, XRP appears alongside terms such as CBDC, DeFi, and RTGS—an acknowledgment that positions the digital asset within the same conceptual space as established financial technologies.
While Times Tabloid clarified that this does not amount to endorsement or inclusion in the SDR basket, it shows that XRP is recognized as a relevant player in the global fintech landscape.
Outlook
Inclusion of a private digital asset like XRP in the IMF’s SDR basket would require coordinated policy shifts among major central banks and regulatory bodies, something not expected in the near term.
Still, the combined evidence of Ripple’s advisory participation and XRP’s recognition in IMF materials indicates that digital assets are moving closer to mainstream financial discussions than ever before.
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