Edoardo Farina, the CEO of Alpha Lions Academy, has reiterated a claim regarding the strategic involvement of the United States Treasury in XRP escrow. In a tweet published on X, Farina encouraged followers to acquire XRP before what he described as the “next BIG announcement.” His post asserts that the U.S. Treasury quietly gained partial control over XRP’s escrow account in the middle of 2020. The claim suggests that this acquisition was conducted without widespread public knowledge at the time. Farina, who has made similar assertions in the past , also restated his belief that Ripple—the company closely associated with XRP—would transition into a full-fledged banking entity. He referred to previous criticism he received for making such predictions and implied that recent developments are now validating his position. “They called me crazy when I said @Ripple would become a bank,” he stated. “Now watch it all unfold.” Get into $XRP before the next BIG announcement: The U.S. Treasury quietly secured control over part of the XRP escrow back in mid-2020. They called me crazy when I said @Ripple would become a bank. Now watch it all unfold. — EDO FARINA 🅧 XRP (@edward_farina) July 2, 2025 Community Members React to Escrow Control Claim The tweet prompted immediate reactions from various members of the XRP community, including commentary from X users Caspian and /chemicalbeats. Caspian interpreted the message in the context of broader structural changes, stating , “Quiet moves often signal deep shifts, when escrow control and banking align, it builds a system positioning $XRP for scalable influence beyond the headlines.” The user appeared to view the purported link between escrow authority and financial institution transformation as part of a coordinated strategy. In contrast, user /chemicalbeats expressed skepticism by asking, “How sure are you about the US Treasury part?” The question reflects ongoing uncertainty and the need for further clarity or confirmation regarding Farina’s claim. Background on XRP Escrow and Ripple’s Institutional Role XRP’s escrow system was introduced by Ripple in 2017 as a mechanism to lock and systematically release a large portion of its XRP holdings in monthly tranches, helping manage supply. Ripple placed 55 billion XRP into escrow to release up to 1 billion XRP per month, with unused amounts returned to escrow. The company has stated this structure was designed to provide transparency and predictability. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Farina’s claim that the U.S. Treasury assumed control of part of this escrow in 2020 has not been publicly confirmed by Ripple or any government agency. No official record or regulatory document currently supports such an arrangement. Nevertheless, the assertion continues to circulate among segments of the XRP community and is periodically revisited when speculation intensifies around Ripple’s future direction or government partnerships. Ripple’s Institutional Trajectory and Regulatory Engagement Ripple has maintained relationships with multiple financial institutions and central banks, particularly through its cross-border payments infrastructure. It has also participated in policy dialogues involving digital asset regulation, including engagements with the U.S. Treasury Department and international financial bodies. However, these relationships have largely been described in the context of regulatory compliance and global payments innovation, not custodial control over digital asset escrows. The suggestion that Ripple could evolve into a bank is not a new narrative among digital asset commentators. Such a transition would require licensing, regulatory approvals, and a reorientation of Ripple’s business model. While Ripple has expanded its influence across the payments sector and launched RLUSD , its own U.S. dollar stablecoin, it has not publicly announced plans to convert into a traditional or crypto-native bank. Until confirmed by Ripple or government entities, such statements should be regarded as unverified claims. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Expert Says Get into XRP before This Big U.S. Treasury Announcement appeared first on Times Tabloid .
