As cryptocurrencies continue to gain traction in both institutional finance and individual portfolios, their role in day-to-day employment is rising. As adoption grows, one company has opted to pay its staff in crypto, specifically XRP, and is publicly testing the boundaries of this model.
Edoardo Farina, CEO of Alpha Lions Academy and a vocal advocate for XRP, recently posted on X that every member of his company is paid in XRP. He also noted that if they held onto their earnings, it would be up over 500%, referencing the asset’s massive surge that began in November 2024.
Everyone at my business, Alpha Lions Academy, gets paid in XRP, from designers to editors to marketers.
Since adopting $XRP, their money is up 500%, if they didn’t sell.
Fiat could never.Take the XRP, or find another job.
🗣️ Would you work for $XRP? ⤵️
— EDO FARINA 🅧 XRP (@edward_farina) June 5, 2025
Community Reactions and Practical Concerns
Responses to the post included a mix of admiration and curiosity. One user highlighted a relevant offering from Uphold, noting that the exchange now provides a USD interest account where users earn 4% back in XRP if they direct deposit paychecks of $250 to $5,000.
Another commenter commended the company’s approach, asking whether volatility had encouraged more financial literacy within the team. However, one commenter raised the concern about daily spending.
While XRP’s adoption in global finance is increasing through major bank partnerships, its influence in day-to-day payments is still limited. The commenter asked how Farina’s employees could hold their assets while covering basic expenses, as most bills can’t be paid with crypto.
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Another commenter reiterated this stance, noting that he would gladly get paid using XRP but would have to sell the tokens to cover daily expenses. Farina has consistently advised investors not to sell their XRP, but the viability of long-term crypto holding as compensation also depends heavily on both the currency’s performance and employees’ financial situations.
Those who can cover their expenses without selling are in a better position, as they can accumulate XRP and benefit from price growth. For others, the asset needs widespread adoption and integration, allowing them to easily cover expenses while holding their crypto, as XRP tends to move without giving late investors time to prepare.
Increasing Crypto Adoption in Business
The Alpha Lions Academy model mentioned debates around cryptocurrency as a practical medium of exchange rather than just an investment asset. While crypto wages have become more common in freelance and blockchain-specific industries, a full team paid in XRP remains uncommon.
This approach may serve as a test case for whether digital assets can serve as stable compensation tools. Farina has always stood behind XRP, and his approach to staff salaries proves that he is confident in the digital asset’s future.
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