A macro market expert has offered a simple explanation for why large institutions are increasingly comfortable with XRP, using Toyota as a real-world example to describe how trust is built in global payments.
Speaking in an interview, the expert Jim Willie described XRP as a “trusted bridge asset” that works through what he called a “consensual handshake.” In simple terms, this means both sides in a transaction agree to use XRP because it is compliant, reliable, and already accepted within their systems.
The Toyota example
The expert explained that if a company like Toyota is sending a shipment from Japan to a port such as Long Beach in the U.S., it would not question whether XRP can be trusted.
In Japan, he said, compliance standards are clear and institutions are already comfortable using regulated digital systems. Because XRP fits within those rules, companies can settle transactions without hesitation. That mutual agreement is the “consensual handshake.”
Why the U.S. is moving slower
The expert said that while adoption is happening globally, the United States has been slower than other major economies. He pointed to resistance from traditional banking structures, which benefit from the current system and are cautious about technologies that reduce costs and increase transparency.
Blockchain-based settlement, he said, limits inefficiencies and reduces the room for errors and disputes, which is why it appeals to global trade and large-scale payments.
Ripple’s long-term approach
The discussion also touched on Ripple and its strategy. According to the expert, Ripple is not trying to replace banks but to upgrade existing financial infrastructure.
That view aligns with comments from Brad Garlinghouse, who has said Ripple wants to work with financial institutions, not overpower them. The goal is to make banks more efficient by using blockchain rails that cut costs and speed up settlement.
Why XRP’s role could grow
The expert argued that once a few major players adopt XRP for cross-border trade payments, others will follow quickly. No institution wants to fall behind competitors who are settling faster and cheaper.
Rather than one-by-one adoption, he expects a rapid shift, where XRP is integrated gradually across markets and eventually recognized as a standard bridge asset for global trade.
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