Subtle signs
Notably, speculation about the connection between XRP and the U.S. government is garnering attention again due to recent moves by Ripple:
Applying for a license to operate as a national bank in the United States
Submitting a request to open an official account at the Federal Reserve through Standard Custody
Launching a stablecoin pegged to the USD (RLUSD), which can be directly custodied at the Fed