Eric Trump Talking Crypto On Fox Business: They Won't Answer the Question about XRP

A recent Fox Business interview clip shared by Riz on X has captured attention across the crypto space after Eric Trump and World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff sidestepped a pointed question about XRP while heavily promoting their fast-growing stablecoin, USD-1.

Eric Trump Highlights “Fastest Growing Stablecoin”

The segment opened with the interviewer setting the stage: “When I say you’re at the dial-up phase of crypto…”

Eric Trump seized the opportunity to frame USD-1 as a leader in the digital asset revolution.

“When I say you’re at the dial-up phase of crypto, we have the fastest growing stable coin on earth and World Liberty Financial,” Trump declared. “Everything is becoming digitized. Everything is becoming tokenised. We are making big banks irrelevant. It’s a fascinating time.”

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He further argued that the rise of “crypto digital money” is something investors are eager to participate in, attributing its growth to “better regulation, clearer under this administration.”

Zach Witkoff Steers the Conversation Toward USD-1

The interviewer then shifted focus, asking Witkoff directly:

“But Zach, other than the fact that people feel it’s a way to support The Trump Family in getting one of these tokens, what are the reasons it would gain value relative to other crypto, say for example XRP?”

Witkoff began by acknowledging XRP’s functionality:

“Because XRP has a function. It is the token of the Ripple blockchain. Ethereum is the Ether Network’s token.”

However, rather than giving a detailed side-by-side comparison, he pivoted to describing USD-1’s role and market performance:

“So what does this do? Beyond just being Oh, hey, it’s the Trump Family coin. So this is the governance token behind USD one.”

He then touted its scale:

“USD1 is our flagship product, like Eric said, it’s the fastest-growing stablecoin in the world. We have way more market cap today than RLUSD. You just mentioned Ripple — right now we’re blowing their stable coin out of the water, frankly. We have a little over two point two billion dollars in market cap. We have over 500 million dollars in volume a day, and right now, we’re the second biggest genius compliance stable coin.”

Why XRP Is Often Avoided in Direct Comparisons

This exchange highlighted a pattern familiar to many in the crypto community: executives often avoid lengthy public commentary on XRP. Several factors explain this caution.

First, XRP commands one of the most dedicated and vocal user bases in crypto. Direct criticism or even perceived undervaluation can provoke intense community pushback.

XRP’s history with U.S. regulators still reflects on its public narrative. Ripple’s legal battles with the SEC, despite the recent developments, remain a talking point. Many executives prefer not to entangle their projects in those debates.

Additionally, XRP’s established position in cross-border payments gives it a competitive edge in a specific niche. Acknowledging its potential or adoption could inadvertently lend credibility to a rival’s technology — a move competitors naturally try to avoid.

For projects like USD-1, which aim to dominate the stablecoin market under the U.S. GENIUS Act’s compliance framework, the safer strategy is to refocus the conversation on their own growth metrics and regulatory credentials.

Framing the Narrative Around USD-1

As shared by Riz on X, the Fox Business appearance showed how World Liberty Financial positions itself: confident, regulation-friendly, and market-leading. Eric Trump and Zach Witkoff concentrated on painting USD-1 as both an investment opportunity and a symbol of financial modernization, while sidestepping detailed debates about competitors like XRP.

This decision to shift away from direct comparisons highlights a key strategy in crypto communications: focus on your strengths, own your narrative, and avoid amplifying competitors.

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