German analyst predicts 14% of global payments revenue shifting to Ripple systems by 2030, positioning XRP as Bitcoin’s settlement superior.
BlackRock’s BUIDL and VanEck’s VBILL funds integrate RLUSD for 24/7 redemptions, unlocking instant liquidity via XRP Ledger soon..
Brad Garlinghouse lauds Ripple CTO David Schwartz as a “legendary OG,” crediting his vision for XRP’s institutional ascent.
In a seismic shift for the crypto landscape, a prominent German financial analyst has declared XRP poised to eclipse Bitcoin as the ultimate settlement powerhouse in global finance. Speaking on Aktionar TV’s Spot ETFs show this week, the expert dissected Ripple’s explosive momentum, spotlighting tokenized funds from titans like BlackRock and VanEck. “XRP isn’t just competing—it’s redefining efficiency,” the analyst asserted, pointing to projections that 14% of worldwide payments revenue—potentially trillions—could migrate to Ripple-powered systems by 2030.
This bold forecast arrives amid Ripple’s whirlwind of institutional alliances. Fresh off integrating its RLUSD stablecoin as a 24/7 redemption rail for BlackRock’s $2 billion BUIDL fund and VanEck’s VBILL tokenized Treasury products, Ripple is bridging TradFi and DeFi like never before. Announced last week via tokenization platform Securitize, the setup lets investors swap fund shares for RLUSD on Ethereum— with XRP Ledger support imminent—unlocking instant, enterprise-grade liquidity. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse hailed it as “real utility,” underscoring how RLUSD’s $700 million market cap and NYDFS-regulated backing positions XRP for RWA tokenization at scale.
Garlinghouse’s Heartfelt Nod to a Crypto Pioneer
Adding emotional depth to the surge, Garlinghouse took to X yesterday, penning a glowing tribute to Ripple’s CTO David “JoelKatz” Schwartz on his 40th work anniversary. “The smartest (and maybe the funniest) person I know. A true OG in crypto with the conviction and vision to see what others couldn’t—you are a legend,” Garlinghouse wrote. He thanked Schwartz for “everything you’ve done for the industry, for Ripple, and for the XRP Ledger. We are all forever grateful.”
Schwartz, reflecting on his journey from NSA consulting to Bitcoin’s early days and coding the XRP Ledger, called it a “wild ride.” His 13+ years at Ripple have cemented XRP’s ISO 20022 compliance and FedNow integrations, fueling whispers of $20-30 trillion in annual flows. As one X post buzzed, “When BlackRock needs your tech… that’s worth noting.”
Tokenized Titans Bet Big on Ripple’s Vision
The analyst’s spotlight on BlackRock and VanEck isn’t hype—it’s happening. These funds, among the first institutional products on public blockchains, now tap RLUSD for seamless off-ramps, slashing settlement times from days to seconds. Ripple SVP Jack McDonald emphasized: “This bridges traditional finance and crypto, offering regulatory clarity and real utility.” With the RWA market eyeing trillions, XRP’s low-fee, high-speed ledger is the ideal settlement layer, outpacing Bitcoin’s store-of-value niche.
Critics may scoff at XRP’s SEC scars, but victories like this scream vindication. As Garlinghouse eyes global dominance, one thing’s clear: XRP isn’t chasing Bitcoin—it’s lapping the field.
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