Ripple’s significant infrastructure enhancements and its calculated role within the global financial landscape have attracted the notice of industry experts, with Teucrium Trading CEO Sal Gilbertie identifying the company as a possible competitor to
According to Senior Executive Officer Reece Merrick, Ripple’s infrastructure plan is focused on integrating financial systems using blockchain. The firm utilizes XRP and its stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) to facilitate smooth, low-fee transactions. In the last two years, Ripple has acquired six companies to strengthen its expertise in payments, custody, and stablecoins, while also moving into prime brokerage and treasury services. These initiatives support Ripple’s goal of evolving XRP from a payment tool to a foundational asset in institutional finance, including digital asset-backed treasury securities (DATS) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
Gilbertie’s support for Ripple highlights the increasing institutional interest in blockchain-powered finance. He emphasized that XRP is a key asset held within Ripple’s network, with its value likely to rise as network activity grows. The CEO also mentioned that Ripple’s application for a U.S. national banking charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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