Kevin Hassett, the potential nominee for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, is drawing attention to Ripple and its cryptocurrency, XRP. As the current leader of the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, Hassett is pivotal in shaping U.S. digital-asset policy. Analysts observe that XRP is frequently mentioned in policy discussions involving Hassett, especially concerning ETF timelines and the development of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund. Ripple's significant role as an infrastructure provider and its large XRP escrow are increasingly linked to broader economic and regulatory strategies.