Gemini crypto exchange has joined the ongoing frenzy surrounding the unexpected, subtle display of the number 589 XRP on live TV.
This week, the XRP community lit up after a CBS News Bay Area segment on Times Square’s New Year’s Eve numbers appeared to highlight one of XRP’s most well-known symbols. The TV preview went viral as Gemini, MoonPay, and other major crypto voices joined the conversation.
Times Square Preview Triggers XRP Speculation
During the broadcast, officials showed the large New Year numerals for 2026 at Times Square. Presenters noted that the numbers are seven feet tall and said they contain 589 bulbs in total.
That detail quickly caught the XRP community’s attention. For years, “589” has been a symbolic number among XRP holders, tied to long-running memes, riddles, and price speculation.
Gemini, MoonPay, and Industry Voices Join In
The Gemini exchange amplified the moment by tweeting the video, saying that at some point, “it stops being so subtle”. An X user replied with, “First they laugh, then they…,” and Gemini responded, “XRP code on live TV.”
The reply reinforced the idea that the Times Square moment felt deliberately “XRP-coded” to many viewers.
MoonPay also shared the video, adding its own twist: “589 bulbs. Not 588. Not 590. The most XRP-coded NYE of all time.”
Caroline Pham, MoonPay’s former Acting Chair of the CFTC, reacted with a series of rocket emojis, which the XRP community interpreted as a bullish nod. Community members also noted that “589 bulbs is not a random thing,” calling it a deliberate signal.
Why 589 Matters to the XRP Community
The excitement around the number didn’t come out of nowhere. Earlier this month, the XRP community was already buzzing after Solana’s official account posted a single number: 589.
That post drew millions of impressions. For several years, the number 589 has been tied to mysterious riddles and has evolved into a symbol within the XRP ecosystem. Some view it as an aspirational price target, while others see it as a community identity.
Even Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has maintained an X follower count at exactly 589, adding to the mystique. MoonPay previously leaned into the trend by posting an image of an Apple Pay purchase for exactly 589 XRP
Dispute Emerges Over the Real Number of Bulbs
Meanwhile, amid the frenzy, an ongoing controversy has emerged. Many X users insist the bulb count was 594, not 589, citing Times Square’s official press release.
According to the official statement, the four numerals use a total of 594 LED pucks, with a detailed breakdown for each digit.
Lies. 594, NOT 589
STOP the bullshit propaganda Gemini media internhttps://t.co/7h4QCsxvHh— AncientMedicine (@AncientMedicin3) December 29, 2025
Supporters of the XRP-coded narrative disagree, noting that before the official release, multiple dignitaries interviewed on CBS repeatedly referenced 589 bulbs during the live segment.
They’re really making sure to let people know the exact amount of these light bulbs 😂 https://t.co/Y9mh4VkGOL pic.twitter.com/C7ndnKll6M
— NotFinancialAdvice.Crypto (@NFAdotcrypto) December 28, 2025
Meanwhile, the XRP Army sees the debate itself as part of the story. Whether miscount or symbolism, the Times Square moment once again showed how XRP narratives can capture attention.
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