John Squire, a social media influencer with a growing presence in the digital asset space, posted a tweet raising the possibility that XRP could be incorporated into the U.S. government infrastructure through non-commercial means. In his post , Squire stated, “XRP x U.S. Treasury. This ain’t hype, it’s infrastructure. Ripple might gift $XRP as code to the gov. They won’t buy it… they’ll use it. Are you watching or still sleeping?” XRP x U.S. Treasury This ain’t hype, it’s infrastructure Ripple might gift $XRP as code to the gov They won’t buy it… they’ll use it Are you watching or still sleeping? pic.twitter.com/gKuzzs1BiZ — John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) April 3, 2025 The Concept of a Gratis Vendor Squire’s message was accompanied by a short video clip of an interview in which an unidentified speaker described the process of becoming a “gratis vendor” for the U.S. government. The speaker explained that a gratis vendor is an approved entity that gives, rather than sells, a product or service to the federal government. According to this explanation, when a vendor provides a product as a gift—especially if offered to an entity under Article II of the U.S. Constitution, which includes the executive branch—the product may be accepted without going through standard procurement procedures. In the interview, the first speaker said, “What is a gratis vendor? A gratis vendor is an approved vendor for the United States of America that gives product to the government, doesn’t sell it. Therefore, I don’t have to go through the whole process of becoming a proper vendor because you’re giving it to us.” The speaker went on to say that if the product is gifted to a government department, it bypasses much of the bureaucracy typically involved in federal acquisitions. Implications for XRP and Ripple Squire used this segment to suggest that Ripple Labs could utilize the gratis vendor model to offer XRP or XRP-related code to the U.S. government as a non-commercial resource. The core implication in Squire’s statement is that Ripple would not sell XRP to the government but provide it or its infrastructure freely for governmental use. The tweet did not contain any formal confirmation from Ripple or any government entity that such an arrangement is currently in place. However, it aligns with previous conversations in the digital asset space about the potential role of XRP in the modernization of governmental and financial systems . Squire’s emphasis on the infrastructure aspect of the tweet indicates that he sees this potential move not as a marketing strategy or speculative hype but as a functional step toward broader adoption of distributed ledger technology within federal agencies. Current Status and Outlook If Ripple pursues this approach, it could theoretically allow government entities to evaluate or deploy XRP-powered systems without needing to engage in standard procurement or regulatory clearance typically required for financial acquisitions. While speculative, Squire’s commentary underscores the view held by some in the digital asset community that XRP’s real-world utility could extend into official public-sector functions. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. The post XRP and U.S. Treasury: Ripple Might Gift XRP As Code to the Government appeared first on Times Tabloid .
