A popular software engineer is actively working to calm speculation that Google Pay and Apple Pay endorsing XRP, the world’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency.
The speculation began spreading following reports that users across 40 countries could now purchase XRP through major payment gateways such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Soon after, several XRP community members amplified the news, suggesting it signaled a subtle endorsement from the two payment giants.
Not a Big Deal
However, as the rumor gained momentum, community figure and software engineer Vincent Van Code stepped in to clarify the situation. He stressed that the endorsement claims are misleading and arise from a misunderstanding of how crypto purchases through third-party payment processors actually work.
Moreover, he pointed out that the ability to buy XRP with Google Pay or Apple Pay is not a big deal in itself. Instead, it simply means that certain apps or platforms have integrated these payment methods to process standard card transactions, with Vincent citing crypto trading platform Swapped as one example.
The XRP enthusiast even emphasized that these integrations use standard card-processing rails and charge typical card or gateway fees. In other words, users are not buying XRP directly from Apple or Google, and neither company is signaling support for the asset.
Consequently, he suggests that this payment functionality does not amount to Apple or Google endorsing XRP in any official capacity.
In a follow-up commentary, he reiterated that claims of Apple Pay endorsing XRP have been “busted.” Although he noted that an official endorsement from the tech giant would certainly be welcome, he made it clear that the rumors circulating within the community are not true.
Similar Support from Uphold
Meanwhile, several crypto trading platforms now allow users to purchase XRP through Google Pay and Apple Pay. In 2023, for example, crypto exchange Uphold announced that its Topper service had integrated both payment gateways, enabling iOS and Android users to buy XRP directly through the interface.
Furthermore, Uphold has expanded this functionality to additional Topper partners and wallet providers, including Xumm, thereby giving their users the same capability to purchase XRP via Apple Pay and Google Pay. As Vincent clarified, these integrations do not constitute an official endorsement of XRP by Google Pay or Apple Pay.
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