XRP News: Ripple Lawyer Bill Morgan Slams U.S. Escrow Seizure Rumors

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Fresh speculation about the U.S. government’s interest in Ripple’s XRP escrow is stirring debate across the crypto space, but Ripple-affiliated lawyer Bill Morgan has stepped in to squash the noise over Ripple’s XRP escrow for the national reserve. As rumors spread about the possible use of XRP in America’s national financial reserve, Morgan calls the idea unfounded and unlikely.

No, the Government Won’t Seize XRP Escrow

Rumors started circulating after online influencers suggested that the U.S. could tap into Ripple’s XRP escrow as part of a broader crypto reserve strategy. Some went as far as claiming this would support the country’s financial system in the digital age. Bill Morgan, however, made it clear—“No, it won’t.” He dismissed the speculation outright, denying any government plan to take control of the XRP escrow held by Ripple.

His comment comes amid growing buzz on X, where crypto analysts like John Squire and Pumpius have floated the theory that the U.S. might explore XRP’s utility for reserve backing. While some compare the possibility to the once-unlikely approval of Bitcoin ETFs, Morgan isn’t buying it.

Fed Payment Rumors Add Fuel

At the same time, new posts have emerged claiming that the U.S. Federal Reserve is already using XRP via its FedNow payment system. One viral post insisted that XRP use is “100% confirmed.” But this appears to stretch the facts. Volante Technologies, a partner in the FedNow pilot, has integrated Ripple tech for cross-border payments. Still, there’s no verified indication that XRP itself is being used by the Fed for transactions.

Why Now?

These rumors gained more attention following Ripple’s release of 1 billion XRP from escrow in early June. Split across three large transactions, the tokens were valued at over $2.2 billion. Combined with recent discussions around a potential U.S. strategic crypto reserve, including altcoins like XRP and SOL, the speculation has only intensified.

Despite XRP’s growing presence in global payments infrastructure, there’s no concrete evidence to support claims of its seizure or inclusion in the U.S. reserve. For now, they remain speculative at best.