In a short video that quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse unexpectedly mentioned a meme coin called 'All the Money XRP' ($ATM) — causing a wave of lively discussion in the XRP community.
The video was shared by a user on X with the nickname DS — a passionate crypto and Web3 investor — with a simple yet intriguing caption. In the clip, Garlinghouse joins Ripple's President, Monica Long, in a public discussion where they casually chat about emerging meme coins in the market.
'Maybe today is the day I buy my first meme coin'
When asked about meme coins, Garlinghouse bluntly stated: 'I have never bought a meme coin... Maybe today will be that day.' Shortly after, Long mentioned a specific name: All the Money XRP ($ATM) — a meme coin that the XRP community has been talking about recently.
Garlinghouse immediately responded with a smile: 'If I had to choose to buy a meme coin, it would be All the Money XRP.' Although the statement was playful and did not come with any official declaration from Ripple, the community's reaction was not mild.
Casual mention but the effect is clear
The fact that a high-ranking leader like Garlinghouse mentions a specific coin — even without confirming investment or support — is still seen as a rare move, especially in the context of Ripple being quite discreet about assets outside of XRP.
Right after the clip, many users on X began to share the video and make various speculations. A user named Live Free commented: 'There really can't be a higher endorsement than Brad. It seems like he wants to say that. Maybe something is happening behind the scenes.'
Meme coin $ATM and the xSPECTARVERSE ecosystem
$ATM, a meme coin built around the theme 'All the Money' — an iconic slogan of XRP — is being mentioned as part of the xSPECTARVERSE ecosystem, a virtual world integrating digital assets.
Some community members believe Garlinghouse's mention could be a signal that Ripple is gradually 'softening' its stance towards meme assets. However, up to this point, Ripple has not made any official statements confirming a link or collaboration with the $ATM development team or the xSPECTARVERSE project.
No official confirmation, but the 'wave' has arisen
For now, this is still just a moment of 'entertainment' in a public interview. However, in the crypto world, where a single tweet can create millions of USD in market value, a seemingly innocuous statement from Garlinghouse can carry more layers of meaning.
With meme coins continuing to attract attention in the young investor community, especially among those with a tendency for short-term speculation, the fact that a leader of Garlinghouse's caliber publicly 'jokes' about $ATM is creating a significant effect.
Advice for investors
Although interest in $ATM is rising sharply after the video, experts still emphasize: don't let emotions or FOMO (fear of missing out) take over. Meme coins are notoriously high in volatility, lack clear fundamental backing, and are often easily manipulated by rumors or media effects.
Note: This article is for informational purposes only, not investment advice. Readers should conduct thorough research and take responsibility for their financial decisions.