Crypto pundit Xaif (@Xaif_Crypto) has caught the XRP army’s attention with a video featuring prominent crypto personality Paul Barron and Bradley Kimes, creator of Digital Perspectives. Xaif framed the moment as a potential turning point for global financial infrastructure.
He pointed to rising flows, shifting reserves, market realignments, and Ripple’s expanding position in major institutions. The tone of his post matched the urgency in the video as the two commentators assessed whether Ripple now stands in a direct contest with SWIFT.
🚨 RIPPLE VS SWIFT THE FINAL BOSS FIGHT? 🚨
As @paulbarron & @DigPerspectives break it down perfectly…
$3T/year flows, Treasuries, EU fractures, gold shifting and now Ripple is positioning for the OPEN global financial system 🌍🔥
Wall Street sees $XRP. Governments feel it.… pic.twitter.com/et64BsGC64
— Xaif Crypto🇮🇳|🇺🇸 (@Xaif_Crypto) December 9, 2025
A Growing Debate Over Cross-Border Systems
Kimes opened the discussion by asking whether Ripple is preparing for the open traditional financial market to use its technology. Barron built on that point and focused on Ripple’s strategic progress. He noted the scale of decisions the company has made in recent years and connected it to trends among major investment firms.
Barron referenced comments from Pantera Capital’s CEO, who stated that Ripple is going after SWIFT. He highlighted that these views come from traditional Wall Street figures, not only crypto analysts. His position reflected the sentiment in Xaif’s post, which highlighted government interest and rising institutional awareness of XRP.
Barron tied these expectations to possible shifts in Europe, indicating weakening EU cohesion, Italy’s reported gold reserve plans, and similar moves discussed in Hungary and Slovakia. He said these developments could push Europe toward separate currency paths and reduce reliance on current systems.
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A Changing Financial Landscape
Barron said that a fractured environment would reduce the reliance on SWIFT. He argued that this type of shift would increase the need for fast settlement between currencies like the Lira, the pound, and the Swiss franc. He said, “There’s only one way to do that”, suggesting that XRP sits in a position that could benefit if this trend accelerates.
Kimes agreed with Barron’s scenario and indicated that it reflects the type of environment where Ripple’s technology fits. Xaif echoed this framing in his post by highlighting $3 trillion per year in flows and growing recognition from governments.
He stated that Wall Street can see XRP’s progress, and governments can feel what’s coming. Xaif believes a global reset is coming, and XRP stands at a crucial moment. Further fragmentation in Europe could place the asset at the forefront of global settlement, taking SWIFT’s current position.
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