A resurfaced video clip of Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse posing a question about IMF crypto asset holdings has ignited excitement in the cryptocurrency community. The footage, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows Garlinghouse inquiring about the IMF’s potential future involvement with digital assets at the 2018 Singapore Fintech Festival. While many interpreted it as indicating an IMF move towards digital assets, particularly XRP’s price surge, this is not breaking news. 2018 footage, shot during a discussion on financial inclusion and global markets, shows Garlinghouse asking whether the IMF intends to hold cryptocurrency. IMF Deputy Director Ross Leckow responded with information about legal restrictions, but there’s no new development here. The video has resurfaced in the current market volatility after Ripple secured a major win against the SEC. Some have interpreted this as an attempt to generate hype rather than reveal fresh information. Neither Ripple, the IMF, nor the festival itself has confirmed any recent developments regarding crypto holdings.