- BlackRock denies XRP ETF plans despite mounting speculation and pressure.
- Remi links SEC’s cautious XRP stance directly to BlackRock.
- Franklin Templeton emerges as key contender in XRP ETF race.
According to crypto pundit The Real Remi Relief, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s stance on XRP ETFs cannot be separated from BlackRock’s influence. He argued that no approval will occur before the firm’s early filing is given priority.
Remi claimed that BlackRock submitted its XRP ETF paperwork years ago, setting the stage for the SEC’s eventual decision-making. He alleged that the regulator’s conservative strategy is part of a broader strategy to ensure that the asset management titan is the first to market when it gets the green light.
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🚨I told you nobody gets a XRP ETF until BlackRock gets it first!🚨
BlackRock Eats First. The beat the crowd and filed for an XRP ETF years ago. All their papers are in and they’ll get approved when the time is right.
Hide your XRP. They are doing everything possible to get… pic.twitter.com/i5EU7v0R0y
— The Real Remi Relief 🙏✝️💪 (@RemiReliefX) August 18, 2025
Growing Belief in Institutional Advantage
The XRP community has been quick to respond to these claims. Many holders believe that BlackRock’s established position illustrates how regulators often favor major financial institutions over retail participants.
Remi also reminded his audience that XRP is divisible into units called “drops,” with one coin equaling one million drops. Although this design facilitates usability, he claimed it creates apprehensions that institutional players may monopolize power should ETFs be authorized on selective grounds.
BlackRock Clarifies Its Position on XRP ETFs
Despite speculation, BlackRock has confirmed it has no plans to launch a spot XRP ETF. The firm made this clear even after the legal battle between Ripple and the SEC was concluded, which many believed would provide the entry point for such products.
The firm also clarified that it has no plans to develop a similar product on Solana, reiterating remarks by chief information officer Samara Cohen. With this decision, attention has shifted to Franklin Templeton, the largest asset manager, to file for an XRP ETF officially.
Remi’s remarks connected BlackRock directly to the SEC’s approach to XRP ETFs. His claim that approval hinges on BlackRock’s position contrasts with the firm’s confirmation that no XRP ETF is planned, leaving the community focused on the regulator’s next steps and rival applications.
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