The XRP community is abuzz following an unexpected connection between a major New Year”s Eve broadcast and one of the most iconic numbers associated with XRP: 589. This intriguing development has garnered attention from influential figures, including a former U.S. regulator.
During a recent segment by CBS Bay Area (KPIX), viewers were given a behind-the-scenes look at the New Year”s Eve preparations in Times Square. The report revealed that the prominent “2026” display is made up of exactly 589 LED bulbs. Although this detail was presented as a light-hearted fact, it quickly captured the attention of the XRP community.
A well-known XRP-focused account, NotFinancialAdvice.Crypto, was among the first to spotlight this detail, emphasizing the precise bulb count. MoonPay later echoed the sentiment by sharing the same video and highlighting the unique number of bulbs—589, neither 588 nor 590. They dubbed it “the most XRP-coded New Year”s Eve of all time,” prompting widespread circulation of the post within the XRP community.
The moment gained additional traction when Caroline Pham, MoonPay”s Chief Legal Officer and the former Acting Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), reacted to the video with rocket emojis. Although Pham did not provide further commentary, her response alone fueled speculation and discussion among XRP enthusiasts. Some community members interpreted her reaction as a playful nod to the enduring “589” narrative.
For example, an X user known as Ray Ray referred to the number as a “code” rather than mere coincidence, while another user suggested that the timing and repetition of the number heightened interest in long-held beliefs surrounding XRP.
The significance of “589” within the XRP ecosystem has persisted for nearly a decade. Initially emerging from early XRP artwork and riddles, it has come to symbolize ambitious long-term price expectations and XRP”s potential within global finance. The meme found renewed attention earlier this month after Solana”s official account posted “589,” generating millions of views and excitement within the community.
Notably, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has historically maintained an X follower count of 589, further enhancing the number”s mystique. Analysts have also pointed out that the ISO 4217 currency code 589 remains unassigned, adding yet another layer of speculation regarding the broader aspirations of XRP and Ripple.
Whether by coincidence or design, the appearance of “589” in the Times Square display serves as a reminder that the XRP narrative continues to manifest in unexpected ways. As XRP and the broader crypto market enter another year marked by regulatory discussions and ecosystem development, many anticipate 2026 to be a year of promise, as suggested by the vibrant LED lights illuminating Times Square.
