There is literally zero content in this article that has any relevance to anything remotely resembling any kind of actual analysis about the merits of Bitcoin vs. Ripple.
I do think Reyes is making the point that the ripple (as a protocol) has more utility because you can use it to transfer almost anything of value. His own currency (XNF) trades on ripple, but he also mentioned stocks and bonds. I think we're in the very earliest stages of seeing what starts trading on ripple exchanges... It's going to be pretty impressive.