‘XRP Will Continue to Be at the Heart’: Ripple Reaffirms Commitment to Token

Ripple, a prominent blockchain company headed by Brad Garlinghouse, has reiterated its commitment to its native token, XRP. Amid surging doubts surrounding the token’s role in the company’s long-term roadmap, Ripple executive Reece Merrick underscored its key position. Despite the firm’s rapid expansion and collaborations, XRP remains its core asset, the company asserted.

Ripple Signals XRP Remains Core to Its Long-Term Vision

In an X post earlier today, Ripple executive Reeve Merick emphasized the XRP token’s critical role in the company’s long-term vision. He wrote, “XRP will continue to be at the heart of the Ripple vision.”

Merick is highlighting the blockchain firm’s commitment to its native token with this statement. The company is assuring both the market and community members that XRP will remain vital to its future growth regardless of Ripple’s current activities and the hype surrounding the RLUSD stablecoin. The company has expanded into custody, stablecoins, and prime brokerage services, but its primary business focus remains on XRP as its main strategic element.

His words do not stand alone. Previously, when Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the acquisition of GTreasury and Hidden Road, he underscored the significance of the native token. He posited, “I’m reminding you all that XRP sits at the center of everything Ripple does.” He reassured the community of the token’s all-time significance while Ripple is evolving beyond the payments-focused company.

The latest statement comes ahead of a major event scheduled for February 11, 2026. The company plans to explain how XRP fits its expanding ecosystem. Led by Ripple President Monica Long and moderated by Jacquelyn Melinek, CEO of Token Relations, the event is expected to play a key role in the evolution of XRP in the upcoming years. The event is slated to take place on X Spaces, focusing on Ripple’s evolution and why XRP continues to play a central role in the firm’s future strategies. In an X post, Ripple unveiled the event, writing,

“XRP Community Day continues with Monica Long joining the Americas session to discuss Ripple’s evolution and why XRP remains core to the company’s strategy.”

Expanding Beyond Payments

Notably, Ripple has been expanding its operations beyond cross-border payments. This indicates that the company intends to push itself into institutional-grade financial services. Positioning itself as an all-comprehensive blockchain infrastructure provider, the platform has launched its own RLUSD stablecoin, custody solutions, and prime brokerage platform.

The latest development includes the launch of Ripple Treasury, an enterprise-focused treasury solution that combines traditional cash management with digital assets. The move is part of the company’s vision of expanding real-world applications for XRP-powered payment infrastructure.