U.S. economist slams ‘rationale for an XRP reserve’
Renowned U.S. economist Peter Schiff, sharply criticized the idea of including XRP in the United States Cryptocurrency Strategic Reserve, questioning its purpose amid broader discussions about digital assets in the American economy. In a March 2, 2025, post on X, Schiff acknowledged the logic behind a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, likening it to its digital gold narrative, but expressed his disapproval at the inclusion of the token, ‘what’s the rationale for an XRP reserve? Why the hell would we need that?’ I get the rationale for a Bitcoin reserve. I don't agree with it, but I get it. We have a gold reserve. Bitcoin is digital gold, which is better than analog gold. So let's create a Bitcoin reserve too. But what's the rationale for an XRP reserve? Why the hell would we need that? — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) March 2, 2025 The gold bug added to one post: Picks for you ...