In the fast-moving world of digital assets, most investors focus on short-term price 0 beneath the surface, a deeper structural transformation appears to be forming around XRP — one that crypto investor Armando Pantoja believes represents the “endgame” for institutional 1 recent post on X outlines a complex convergence of infrastructure, regulation, and liquidity systems that could quietly position XRP at the center of the next global financial 2 Hidden Architecture of Value Settlement At the core of Pantoja’s diagram lies a staggering figure, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which processes between $2 quadrillion and $4 quadrillion in annual settlements across securities 3 reference isn’t about XRP replacing that system but potentially integrating into its flow of 4 XRP Ledger (XRPL), built for near-instant settlement and minimal transaction cost, already supports tokenization and stablecoin transactions at enterprise scale, making it theoretically compatible with such financial plumbing. $XRP endgame that most are missing…. 5 — Armando Pantoja (@_TallGuyTycoon) October 23, 2025 Adding weight to the institutional angle, Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin , launched in December 2024, is fully backed and custodied by BNY Mellon, a global financial giant managing more than $53 trillion in 6 connection highlights growing trust from traditional custodians toward compliant digital assets, a cornerstone for any scalable financial 7 Clarity and the Path to Integration Pantoja’s endgame thesis also highlights the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act , a proposed 8 seeking to formally define the classification of 9 enacted, this legislation would reduce regulatory uncertainty and allow clearer paths for institutional products tied to XRP, including potential exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which Pantoja claims may already count up to 20 spot XRP ETF 10 important is Ripple’s application for a New York banking charter, a move that would enable the firm to offer regulated custody and payment services within the 11 12 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Combined with the Federal Reserve’s proposal for “master account” access, direct participation for fintechs in central bank settlements, these steps could establish Ripple as a bridge between digital liquidity and core 13 14 Foundations: Identity, Standards, and Compliance Among the technical pieces of the puzzle, Pantoja points to the DNA Protocol, a biometric identity solution built on the 15 initiative ties digital identity verification directly to blockchain-based payments, a key requirement for large-scale compliance in banking and cross-border settlements.
Furthermore, the XRPL’s ISO 20022 compatibility aligns it with the new global messaging standard for financial 16 integration allows for seamless data interchange between banks and blockchain systems, setting the stage for automated, compliant, real-time settlement of tokenized 17 Bigger Picture: A Converging Endgame Armando Pantoja’s “XRP endgame” vision doesn’t predict a single explosive event. Instead, it sketches a gradual alignment of critical factors such as settlement networks, regulatory clarity, digital identity, and institutional trust — all pointing toward XRP’s maturation as a global liquidity 18 these pieces fall into place, XRP’s role may extend far beyond speculation, anchoring the infrastructure of digital finance 19 or not every element materializes as Pantoja envisions, one thing is clear: the XRP story is shifting from market hype to systemic integration , and most investors are still missing the bigger 20 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 21 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 22 are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment 23 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 24 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 25 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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