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- Eric Trump and Zach Witkoff promoted USD-1’s rapid growth on Fox Business.
- Witkoff avoided a detailed XRP comparison, focusing on USD-1’s market metrics.
- Strategy highlights a common crypto PR approach: focus on strengths, avoid rivals.
A Fox Business segment shared by Riz on X has sparked debate in the crypto community after Eric Trump and World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff heavily promoted their USD-1 stablecoin while sidestepping a pointed question about XRP.
In the interview, Trump described the crypto sector as being in its “dial-up phase,” positioning USD-1 as a leader in the digital finance revolution. He claimed USD-1 is “the fastest growing stable coin on earth,” suggesting it could make “big banks irrelevant” thanks to improved regulation and widespread tokenization.
Witkoff Avoids Detailed XRP Comparison
When the interviewer directly asked Witkoff why USD-1 might gain value over XRP, Witkoff briefly acknowledged XRP’s utility as the token for the Ripple blockchain but quickly redirected the discussion to USD-1’s market performance.
they won't answer the question about #XRP.. she didn't ask about #RLUSD pic.twitter.com/AnNBqQlKTR
— RIZ.. 🇺🇸 🇵🇷 (@RizXRP) August 14, 2025
Highlighting scale, Witkoff said USD-1 boasts a market cap of over $2.2 billion and daily trading volumes above $500 million. He emphasized its position as “the second biggest genius compliance stable coin,” while claiming it was outperforming Ripple’s stablecoin product.
Why Executives Often Avoid XRP Debates
The avoidance of a detailed XRP comparison reflects a broader trend in crypto communications. XRP’s passionate community, regulatory history with the U.S. SEC, and dominant role in cross-border payments make it a sensitive subject for industry leaders. Directly engaging in comparisons risks backlash or inadvertently promoting a rival’s technology.
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USD-1’s Narrative: Compliance and Growth
By steering the conversation toward USD-1’s growth and compliance under the U.S. GENIUS Act, Trump and Witkoff reinforced their narrative of regulatory readiness and market leadership. This approach underlines a common PR strategy in the sector: focus on strengths, sidestep competitive debates, and control the messaging.
The Fox Business exchange illustrates how crypto executives shape narratives to highlight their own products while avoiding potentially divisive comparisons. For USD-1, the focus remains on regulatory compliance, rapid adoption, and positioning as a key player in the stablecoin market.
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I’m a crypto enthusiast with a background in finance. I’m fascinated by the potential of crypto to disrupt traditional financial systems. I’m always on the lookout for new and innovative projects in the space. I believe that crypto has the potential to create a more equitable and inclusive financial system.
