In a post shared on the social media platform X, prominent crypto researcher SMQKE reported what may become a landmark moment for institutional adoption of XRP.
According to SMQKE, Digital Commodities Capital Corp. (CSE: RIPP), a publicly traded company, has officially confirmed holding XRP in its corporate treasury, marking the first public disclosure of XRP holdings by a listed firm.
The company’s announcement revealed that it currently holds 103,000 XRP and is exploring further exposure to Ripple-affiliated assets and technologies. SMQKE noted that this moment signals a shift in how institutional players position XRP.
‼️Public Company Reveals XRP Holdings as Smart Money’s Bet Becomes Public‼️
For the first time ever, a publicly traded company has officially confirmed XRP in its corporate treasury, signaling a major shift in how institutions are approaching the asset.✅
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— SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) April 25, 2025
Regulatory Clarity Unlocks Institutional Interest
The announcement follows the March 24, 2025, settlement between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which ended a years-long legal dispute. Digital Commodities Capital described the settlement as a pivotal moment that delivered long-awaited regulatory clarity to the digital asset space.
According to the company, this clarity enables more balanced engagement between innovators and regulators and strengthens the legal framework for classifying utility-driven tokens like XRP. In this context, SMQKE pointed out that institutions were already preparing for this outcome, even as retail investors grew uncertain during the litigation period.
Strategic Long-Term Positioning Around XRP
Digital Commodities Capital’s CEO, Brayden Sutton, stated that the company believes in the future of compliant, utility-based digital assets and identified XRP as a prime example. The confirmed holdings are part of a broader strategy to build long-term value through diversified digital assets. Sutton also indicated that the company is actively reviewing further investment opportunities within Ripple’s ecosystem.
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SMQKE interpreted this as a clear sign that XRP is being taken seriously by strategic capital allocators, not just as a speculative asset, but as part of long-term institutional investment theses.
A Precedent That May Influence Other Institutions
SMQKE emphasized that this is more than a single corporate action. It is a precedent that could influence other publicly traded entities to disclose their XRP positions or consider adding the asset to their portfolios.
According to the post, XRP is entering a new phase where its role in digital finance is acknowledged not only by early adopters but by formal institutions operating under public market oversight.
The researcher concluded that XRP has never lost its value proposition among those who understand long-term fundamentals and that its official recognition by a public company marks the beginning of broader institutional engagement.
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