The U.S. government recently took a notable step into corporate ownership, acquiring a 10 percent equity stake in Intel through an $11 billion conversion of grant funding into non-voting shares.
This move, described by officials as part of a broader strategy to establish a sovereign wealth fund, signals a shift toward deeper government involvement in private enterprise.
Against this backdrop, Watcher.Guru posted, “JUST IN: US Government to take ownership in more companies.” The news quickly drew the attention of the XRP community, where speculation turned to Ripple’s large escrow holdings of XRP.
Zach Rector’s Comment on Ripple’s Escrow
In reply to Watcher.Guru’s announcement, Zach Rector wrote, “I wonder if they would like some XRP from Ripple’s escrow too?” The remark drew attention to the substantial reserves of XRP held in Ripple’s escrow accounts, which have long been a focal point of debate regarding market supply and control.
Rector’s comment pointed to a scenario in which government ownership ambitions might not remain confined to traditional corporations but could potentially include interests tied to digital assets.
I wonder if they would like some XRP from Ripple’s escrow too? 👀 https://t.co/fWdx607Ckw
— Zach Rector (@ZachRector7) August 25, 2025
Community Reactions to the Comment
Members of the community shared their views on Rector’s statement. Vincent wrote, “Government involvement in ripple would be very bad so let’s hope not they will put sanctions like can’t deal with China and god knows who else so I think that’s a very very bad idea and we should hope that isn’t the case.”
His reaction reflected concerns that direct government involvement in Ripple could trigger international restrictions, possibly hindering the company’s ability to expand globally.
Another user, SikeNawG, framed the issue through the lens of the Ripple versus SEC case, stating, “Shyt i thought that was the entire point of the Ripple vs SEC court case, using Gary as a Big-Banker’s Puppet just for that reason, delay innovation, discourage newcomers and get a piece of the pie!”
This response suggested that regulatory action may have been designed not only for oversight but also to slow industry growth and ensure that larger institutions or the government itself could secure influence in the sector.
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Impact of Government Ownership on Digital Assets
While Watcher.Guru’s post specifically addressed ownership in companies; Zach Rector’s response widened the conversation to include digital assets.
The comments from community members underscored concerns about the potential consequences of such involvement, ranging from the risk of sanctions to the possibility of innovation being deliberately slowed to favor institutional control.
With the U.S. government now actively pursuing ownership stakes in major corporations, questions remain about whether similar strategies could one day extend into the cryptocurrency space.
As policy shifts unfold, the future relationship between government ownership and digital assets will remain a critical area of attention.
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