The debate over XRP coverage in mainstream American media continues as prominent community figures call out major outlets for ignoring the asset’s global momentum.
In a tweet, Digital Asset Investor, a well-known voice in the XRP community, directly addressed CNBC’s Squawk Box anchors Andrew Ross Sorkin, Becky Quick, and Joe Kernen, accusing the network of maintaining an “XRP media blackout.”
He argued that German financial media outlets are being more transparent with their audiences about the digital asset’s potential, urging American-based ones to “tell the truth” to viewers.
His remarks followed another segment from Germany’s DER AKTIONÄR TV, where XRP again came to focus. The program featured Oliver Michel, CEO of Tokentus Investment AG, discussing the token’s price behavior and breakout prospects.
German Media Keeps XRP in the Spotlight
In the latest DER AKTIONÄR segment, Michel noted that XRP has traded between $2 and $3 since late 2024, a tight range he called the “dump money zone.”
According to him, a sustained breakout would only become likely once XRP climbs to around $2.60–$2.70, a level he described as “crucial” for further upward movement.
Notably, German analysts and broadcasters have consistently covered XRP’s role in global payments and Ripple’s expanding network of financial partnerships.
This ongoing coverage contrasts with what some consider the limited attention XRP receives in American mainstream outlets.
“U.S. Media XRP Blackout”
While community members often point to what they see as deliberate silence, major U.S. publications have covered XRP during key moments. CNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fortune, and FOX Business have all reported on Ripple’s institutional partnerships, courtroom victories, and market forecasts.
For instance, just this week, CNBC reported that Ripple is transforming from a crypto leader into a full-scale financial services company, with XRP at its core. The outlet cited CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who said at Ripple Swell 2025 that the company is targeting traditional finance, aiming to integrate XRP Ledger technology as a key settlement layer for institutions.
In August, USA Today named XRP one of the top cryptocurrencies for small-budget investors, citing its real-world utility and regulatory clarity.
Meanwhile, Forbes published a detailed outlook projecting XRP’s potential growth over the next five years. While it has also released critical takes in the past, calling Ripple a “zombie” in early 2024, it has since updated its coverage, describing XRP as “the new beats in town.”
Broader Community View on the “XRP Blackout”
Meanwhile, opinions remain mixed within the XRP community. Some believe the lack of sustained mainstream attention is intentional, perhaps to keep the asset under the radar until a major price breakthrough occurs.
Others argue it’s a blessing in disguise, allowing long-term investors to accumulate quietly. Some even say whether U.S. media outlets cover XRP or not is immaterial.
Still, the call for more reporting continues to grow louder with voices like Digital Asset Investor insisting that U.S. media outlets owe their audiences fair coverage of one of crypto’s most enduring and polarizing assets.
Does it really matter DAI? I have been following you for a long time and one thing we can agree on is that the infrastructure needs institutional adoption. This is happening and everyone can see it. It is all around us now. Isn’t that what really matters?
— Kevin Markey (@KevinMarkey14) November 12, 2025
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