Xaif (@Xaif_Crypto), a well-known cryptocurrency influencer on X, recently highlighted XRP’s significance in the evolving financial system.
He shared a video featuring a discussion on XRP’s role in global settlements, referencing a statement from Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz. The conversation explored the potential for XRP to act as a key reserve asset in the new financial landscape.
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THERE HAS TO BE SOME SORT OF RESERVE ASSET, IT'S KIND OF LIKE GOLD. SAYS DAVID SCHWARTZ.$XRP HAS BEEN REVEALED AS A CORE COMPONENT OF THE NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM. IIIII pic.twitter.com/E4xX5Z99mY
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(@Xaif_Crypto) March 23, 2025
XRP as a Settlement Asset
In the video, one speaker explained how XRP could replace traditional currency pairs in foreign exchange markets. According to him, instead of standard foreign exchange pairs, those fiat currencies could be traded against XRP, highlighting the digital asset’s advantage over traditional fiat settlements. He noted that while the U.S. dollar currently takes two days to settle transactions, XRP enables near-instant settlements.
This aligns with Schwartz’s statement that “XRP is an asset that can be used for settlement,” comparing it to gold with the added benefit of being able to “instantly teleport around the world.” The discussion suggested that traders handling foreign exchange transactions today could be dealing with XRP-based settlements soon.
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The Need for a Reserve Asset
Another speaker in the video shifted the discussion toward the necessity of a reserve asset behind financial transactions. He argued that money needs a backing asset, drawing a parallel to gold. “The problem with fiat currencies right now is that they can print as much as they want,” he stated.
The implication was that XRP could serve as a more stable alternative to traditional fiat systems, providing a digital equivalent of a reserve asset. Schwartz’s comparison of XRP to gold reinforces this point.
Unlike fiat currencies, which can be inflated through excessive printing, XRP has a fixed supply of 100 billion tokens. This characteristic has led some to speculate that it could play a foundational role in a future digital financial system, potentially acting as a bridge currency in international settlements.
Intriguingly, XRP was recently named by Donald Trump in his announcement of the U.S. strategic crypto reserve. The digital asset’s advantages make it an appealing option as a reserve asset, and Trump’s decision could be the first step toward achieving this goal.
Institutional Support and Adoption
The discussion also touched on the institutional backing of XRP. One speaker claimed that XRP is “supported by all the banks and by all the regulators,” which positions it as a favorable choice for financial institutions seeking efficient cross-border transactions.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently removed restrictions on banks for crypto trading.
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