XRP News Today: Speculation Links BlackRock and Ripple Through Tokenized U.S. Treasury Assets Shared Personnel

A viral social media thread by crypto researcher Chain Mind has reignited speculation about potential ties between BlackRock and Ripple, with claims linking the two firms through tokenized U.S. Treasury assets and overlapping personnel. The thread, posted on July 23, 2025, suggests that both companies may be converging on a shared infrastructure for asset tokenization, though neither entity has confirmed such collaboration [1].

At the core of the discussion is Ondo Finance, a fintech firm co-founded by Nathan Allman, a former Goldman Sachs executive. Ondo recently issued tokenized U.S. Treasuries on Ripple’s XRP Ledger under the ticker OUSG. These tokenized assets are described as wrappers for money market funds, including BlackRock’s USD Treasury fund, implying a technical collaboration where Ripple provides blockchain infrastructure and BlackRock supplies liquidity [1]. The thread also notes that Allman’s professional history intersects with BlackRock’s leadership, including Gary Gensler, the former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair who oversaw Ripple’s regulatory battle.

The SEC lawsuit, which concluded with a court ruling that XRP is not a security when traded on secondary exchanges, has provided Ripple with regulatory clarity. This development is seen as a potential catalyst for broader adoption of XRP-based solutions in institutional finance [1]. Meanwhile, the thread highlights speculative connections, such as the timing of XDNA token launches coinciding with a key legislative bill signed by Donald Trump and the reactivation of dormant Bitcoin wallets in 2011. Critics argue these correlations may be coincidental, though the overlap with BlackRock’s DNA ETF ticker has fueled theories of coordinated messaging [1].

Technical advancements in the XRP Ledger, including support for decentralized identities and sovereign data storage, are presented as evidence of Ripple’s strategic alignment with emerging financial infrastructure needs. CEO Brad Garlinghouse has emphasized the platform’s potential to empower individuals through data control, a vision that aligns with BlackRock’s public interest in tokenization. BlackRock’s Aladdin AI system, which manages over $20 trillion in assets, is speculated to have tested RippleNet capabilities for cross-border payments, though no such trials have been officially disclosed [1].

Despite these claims, both Ripple and BlackRock have remained silent on the alleged collaboration. The details in the thread are unverified, and analysts caution against treating speculative assertions as confirmed partnerships. While the integration of ISO 20022 compliance between Ripple and Fedwire infrastructure suggests interoperability potential, no evidence of joint operations has emerged [1].

The narrative has gained traction among crypto communities, with Chain Mind framing the developments as a “shocking” revelation of hidden alliances. However, the lack of official statements from either company underscores the need for cautious interpretation. As institutional interest in tokenization grows, the intersection of Ripple’s blockchain technology and BlackRock’s asset management expertise remains a focal point for speculation, albeit one lacking concrete validation for now.

Source: [1] [Ripple and BlackRock Connected? Interesting Details Surface Online] [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68821805e42e5c1daa4a5eee/]