{"id":147526,"date":"2025-01-25T12:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T10:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=147526"},"modified":"2025-01-24T18:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T16:46:55","slug":"ripple-accused-of-opposing-bitcoin-only-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/ripple-accused-of-opposing-bitcoin-only-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Ripple Identified as Biggest Obstacle to Bitcoin-Only Strategic Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although the order doesn\u2019t directly mention Bitcoin<\/a><\/strong>, it underscores the U.S.\u2019s intention to bolster its dominance in digital finance while also ruling out Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The proposed reserve has sparked controversy, particularly due to claims that Ripple and its native token, XRP<\/a><\/strong>, are actively lobbying against it.<\/p>\n

Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platforms, has publicly<\/a> <\/strong>accused Ripple of working against a Bitcoin-centric reserve, suggesting that Ripple prefers a more diversified reserve that could include XRP and other tokens. He further criticized the company\u2019s past lobbying efforts, particularly targeting Bitcoin mining and environmental concerns, which have raised questions about Ripple\u2019s strategy in Washington.<\/p>\n

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, however, defended the company, arguing that their efforts align with U.S. interests in promoting innovation. He dismissed claims of opposing a Bitcoin reserve, suggesting that their stance actually helps strengthen the idea of a crypto reserve that could also include Bitcoin.<\/p>\n