Trump Accepts XRP, USDC, SOL as Strategic Reserves

The elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, is open to establishing a strategic reserve that includes cryptocurrencies. On January 16, the New York Post cited anonymous sources stating that Trump has "agreed" to create such a strategic reserve, prioritizing the inclusion of cryptocurrencies such as USD Coin (USDC), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP), which has sparked speculation that Bitcoin might be sidelined. Recently, Trump had dinner with Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, leading to more speculation about a broader cryptocurrency reserve. Garlinghouse even shared a photo from the dinner, calling it "a great start for 2025."