
Brad Garlinghouse
@bgarlinghouse
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Today, @Ripple announced the acquisition of Hidden Road for $1.25B, one of the largest deals ever in the crypto space. But the price tag isn’t what’s most important – it’s that this deal marks a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for crypto to access the largest and most trusted.
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This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for. .
On January 20, 2025 I will be stepping down as @SECGov Chair. A thread 🧵⬇️.
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Crypto made its debut on @60Minutes tonight – there’s no doubt that these technologies will continue to become more and more mainstream - with influence and reach that will only continue to grow. A few things I do want to comment on after watching:. I spoke with Margaret.
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I’ve said this before - the crypto industry will achieve our goals (and beyond), IF WE WORK TOGETHER. Appreciate the crypto President @realDonaldTrump’s vision of a govt digital asset reserve representative of the industry. Maximalism is the enemy of the industry’s progress.
President Trump has announced a Crypto Strategic Reserve consisting of Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies. This is consistent with his week-one E.O. 14178. President Trump is keeping his promise to make the U.S. the “Crypto Capital of the World.” More to come at the Summit.
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And it’s official - the interview I gave with @60Minutes about crypto’s fight for regulatory clarity in the US will air live this Sunday Dec 8 , and available here afterwards: .
Rarely in American politics has a new industry spent so much money, with such apparent impact, as the cryptocurrency business did in the last election. This Sunday, Margaret Brennan reports on the industry's hopes for the new “pro-crypto” administration.
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The SEC wants you to think that it cares about disclosure, transparency and clarity. Don’t believe them. When the truth eventually comes out, the shamefulness of their behavior here will shock you.
Over 18 months and 6 court orders later, we finally have the Hinman docs (internal SEC emails and drafts of his infamous 2018 speech). While they remain confidential for now (at the SEC’s insistence), I can say that it was well worth the fight to get them.
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Some weeks feel like months in crypto. this was one of them. From the @WhiteHouse Crypto Summit to the @CFTC CEO Roundtable and the sheer amount of news announced (hooray for @NatCryptoAssoc!), it’s been quite a few days. There’s been a lot of talk about what this White House
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Any criticism of today's press conference is absolutely missing the forest for the trees. Having the Chair of Senate Banking, the Chair of House Financial Services, the Chair of Senate Ag, and the Chair of House Ag join the Crypto Czar to commit to passing legislation for.
I was honored to appear with @SenatorTimScott @RepFrenchHill @JohnBoozman @CongressmanGT at @BankingGOP to discuss how the Trump administration and Congress will work together to support digital assets as President Trump directed in his week one EO.
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An enterprise-grade stablecoin for everyone. Ripple USD ($RLUSD) drops tomorrow on @UpholdInc, @MoonPay, @CoinMENA, @ArchaxEx and @Bitso, with @bullish, @mercadobitcoin, @ZeroHashX, @indepreserve, and @Bitstamp soon to follow.
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Today was an even better day. Ripple: 3 .SEC: 0. In all seriousness, Chris and I (in a case involving no claims of fraud or misrepresentations) were targeted by the SEC in a ruthless attempt to personally ruin us and the company so many have worked hard to build for over a.
The SEC made a serious mistake going after Brad & Chris personally – and now, they’ve capitulated, dismissing all charges against our executives. This is not a settlement. This is a surrender by the SEC.
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Suffice it to say - Q4 2024 was absolutely one for the XRP history books. 5 different firms filed for XRP-related ETPs in the US (plus 4 more this month ); $RLUSD launched, hitting a $100M market cap within a month; and on-chain XRPL DEX trading volume reached $1B in Q4! . More.
The Q4 XRP Markets Report is here: The final quarter of 2024 brought key developments for XRP and the broader crypto industry:. 📈 280% price movement – As regulatory uncertainty faded, XRP demand soared. 🏛 Policy shift – U.S. shifts toward regulatory.
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One definition of insanity. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Gensler's SEC really took this to heart.
As expected, the SEC’s appeal brief is a rehash of already failed arguments –and likely to be abandoned by the next administration. We’ll respond formally in due time. For now, know this: the SEC’s lawsuit is just noise. A new era of pro-innovation regulation is coming, and.
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Suffice it to say (as I know there are lots of impatient people, including me!), this SEC has demonstrated a clear interest in moving on quickly (!) from the failed regulation by enforcement policies of the last Administration. 😄.
The Coinbase Case was Dismissed WITH Prejudice - meaning it cannot be refiled later; not even a settlement agreement with some minor concessions!. I guess this SEC is not waiting for Atkins to be confirmed before making big crypto moves. Ripple -->
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I don't want to get too far ahead of myself but. Scott Bessent is the perfect pick by @realdonaldtrump!. He will be the most pro-innovation, pro-crypto Treasury Sec we've ever seen.
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Thankful to be part of Team @Ripple and thankful for the entire XRP community - today, and everyday!.
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If you weren’t paying attention then, you should be now. Huge win for Ripple today!.
Today’s order makes it clear there’s a serious question whether the SEC ever provided Ripple with fair notice that its distributions of XRP - since 2013 - would ever be prohibited under the securities law.
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As I said today on @MorningsMaria, I strongly believe we are UNDERESTIMATING what it means to unlock the US market through upcoming crypto legislation as well as previous guidance / statements rescinded from the SEC and OCC allowing FIs to work with crypto. With 4+ years of.
Crypto gaining ability to 'unlock the US market': Ripple CEO | @MorningsMaria @FoxBusiness.
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An outstanding choice – Paul Atkins at the helm of the SEC will bring common sense back to the agency. Along with Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, it’s time to swiftly and definitively end the prohibition era on crypto, restoring freedom of choice, economic growth, and innovation.
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While overdue in a bunch of ways, this is an incredibly important and exciting step in the continued growth of the XRP market!.
Starting May 19, trade regulated, capital-efficient futures on XRP, available in larger- and micro-sized contracts, so you can scale your exposure with greater precision and flexibility. More on XRP futures ➡️
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.@realDonaldTrump, Congratulations!. Some fodder for your first 100-day checklist to get things moving:.- Fire Gensler. Day 1, no delays. - In his place, appoint Giancarlo, Brooks, or Gallagher – they’d be massive upgrades in rebuilding the rule of law (and reputation) at the.
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Ripple is proud to support the launch of the National Cryptocurrency Association (@NatCryptoAssoc). Over the last few years, crypto has catapulted to the mainstream. Today, 55 million Americans hold and use crypto, and many more are curious – where, when and how can I use this.
Proud to announce the launch of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Americans better understand crypto. Crypto is becoming mainstream and the NCA is here to help people navigate the hype and confusion. We will offer
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Had to take a picture in front of the @SECGov building while in town. (in case you’re wondering…no, Chair Gensler did not invite us in)
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I said it on day 1, we will aggressively fight to get clear rules for the entire industry in the U.S. Congrats to all of Team Ripple for getting us to this point. Ripple stood strong and withstood the SEC’s onslaught. I look forward to being on the right side of justice.
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Huge congrats to @DavidSacks on this appointment – he understands tech inside and out, and importantly, will push forward President Trump’s crypto and AI pro-innovation plans. Dream team!.
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Stablecoin policy is on its way – big thanks to .@SenatorHagerty .@SenLummis .@SenGillibrand and .@SenatorTimScott .for their commitment with the GENIUS Act.
For far too long, certain industries and American consumers have been left in the dark. That changes today with the GENIUS Act – a bipartisan step forward that will provide regulatory clarity for payment stablecoins.
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@BitcoinPierre Unless you are choosing to ignore the core tenants of the POTUS campaign (which aggressively supports American companies and technologies), our efforts are actually INCREASING the likelihood of a crypto strategic reserve (which includes bitcoin) happening.
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It’s been less than a week since the decision dropped, and I’m still overwhelmed with gratitude for (and hugely proud of) this team. An unequivocal win for Ripple and for crypto in the US. That’s the bottom line.
After nearly 3 years, the Court’s July 13 decision delivered a landmark win for Ripple and the entire U.S. crypto industry: XRP is not a security. Progress is worth fighting for.
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Gensler, very much on brand - completely dismissive of the 2024 election and the American public - fully commits to his failed ‘regulation-by-enforcement agenda to the bitter, bitter end. #Sad.
On January 20, Gensler’s war on crypto ends at the SEC. We asked the SEC to agree to postpone the filing of their opening brief in their appeal of our victory (current deadline Jan 15) – and they refused. What a waste of time and taxpayer dollars! . Nevertheless, we are confident.
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The truth is out for everyone to read. What we see is that the SEC waited 8 years to decide they disagreed with this analysis, decimating thousands and thousands of XRP holders (who they purport to protect) in the process. So much for being mission-driven….
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Let’s not overthink this. few people have changed the world the way @ElonMusk has. No doubt that BTC is here to stay - but denying there is a problem isn’t a path to solving it. Whether it’s through renewables or architectural changes, let’s keep moving on the solution.
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@CGasparino @SECGov There is no ethereum decentralization test at the SEC. This is fiction.
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Thanks for the kind words @IOHK_Charles -- now is the time for the crypto community to come together, push for a level playing field and clear rules of the road. A rising tide lifts all boats.
I just spoke with @bgarlinghouse. He's a great CEO and extremely collaborative, and I'm excited to see how the future unfolds.
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Another win for transparency! Unredacted Hinman emails to be publicly available soon - stay tuned as the lawyers work through the mechanics to make that happen.
#XRPCommunity #XRP #SECGov v. #Ripple BREAKING: Judge Torres denies the SEC's Motion to Seal the Hinman documents.
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One year ago today, the @SECgov filed a lawsuit against @Ripple, @chrislarsenSF and me, alleging that XRP – a public crypto that has been trading on the open market since 2013 – should have been registered as a security. 1/10.
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@EleanorTerrett @SECGov I recall pointing out - more than once - that this was inevitable. (despite some vocal assertions to the contrary!).
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Last week, @60Minutes interviewed me about crypto, the push for regulatory clarity and how the industry banded together to advocate for pro-innovation candidates (on both sides of the aisle) through Fairshake PAC. Full episode to be aired soon - stay tuned for details.
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Incredibly proud of team @Ripple – just 4(!) months after we received our in-principle approval from @MAS_sg, we’ve now secured the full Major Payment Institution license for digital payment token services in Singapore.
It’s official: Ripple is now fully licensed to provide digital payment token services in Singapore by @MAS_sg! Ripple is committed to delivering real-world crypto solutions for businesses in APAC. Learn more:
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Today was another good day.
XRP holders have always said that the SEC’s lawsuit is a direct attack on them. Now it's official. The Court’s ruling permits John Deaton to share his “meaningful perspective” to help the Court “reach a proper decision.” Yet another important (and positive) development.
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I'm pleased to be able to share @MoneyGram has partnered with @Ripple to use $XRP in their payment flows.
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My first time but certainly not my last at @cfcstmoritz – joined @_richardteng and @JKFruit on-stage to discuss the path to a billion crypto users. With the largest capital markets finally embracing crypto (and talk of crypto strategic reserves!), and I suspect rather imminent US
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@ChadSteingraber Thanks for clarifying for the community, Chad. As soon as I know the official @60Minutes air date, I'll share with the XRP family.
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Q1’25 was an incredible quarter for Ripple, with our acquisition of Hidden Road and end to the SEC case, not to mention institutional interest in XRP ETPs globally. Moving forward, the XRP Markets Report will look a little different. As some may remember, the objective of.
The start of 2025 saw major momentum for Ripple, XRP, and the broader crypto industry. The Q1 2025 XRP Markets Report is here: Highlights include:.⚖️SEC and Ripple reached an agreement to end the lawsuit.🔗Hidden Road acquired for $1.25B to scale XRPL.
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As a major global financial center, Singapore led the way in taking a pragmatic, innovation-first approach to crypto – we’re incredibly proud @Ripple is one of a handful of firms (<20) to receive in-principle approval for a MAS MPI license for digital payment token services!.
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Seeing some confusion on what the Court's decision means -- here's a recap from our legal eagle @s_alderoty.
A huge win today – as a matter of law - XRP is not a security. Also a matter of law - sales on exchanges are not securities. Sales by executives are not securities. Other XRP distributions – to developers, to charities, to employees are not securities.
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The significance of this moment cannot be overstated. Congrats to all who have worked to get Bitcoin spot ETFs approved! . Today’s news is further legitimization of crypto as an asset class. I expect this will be yet another catalyst for institutional investment / adoption,.
Anyone worried that this was a potential fakeout again. NOPE. The 19b-4 approval order has officially hit the SEC front facing part of the website:
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Excited to announce @Ripple bought back our Series C (Dec 2019) shares at a $15B valuation! 1/4.
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It’s absolutely unconscionable that a regulator – when presented with so much pushback on what he was about to say / how he compiled this fake “test” in the first place – decided to move forward anyway, and throw an entire industry into chaos.
1/ It’s been 5 years since Bill Hinman gave his infamous speech – and through the SEC’s lawsuit against @Ripple (and 7 court orders), we can finally share what happened behind the scenes through the now public emails / drafts of the speech.
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If Gensler and the SEC were rational, they would have moved on from this case long ago. It certainly hasn’t protected investors and instead has damaged the credibility and reputation of the SEC. Somehow, they still haven't gotten the message: they lost on everything that.
(1) The SEC's decision to appeal is disappointing, but not surprising. This just prolongs what's already a complete embarrassment for the agency. The Court already rejected the SEC’s suggestion that Ripple acted recklessly, and there were no allegations of fraud and, of course,.
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It’s been a long time coming (working through the regulatory process takes time - worth it!), but I’m absolutely ecstatic to be in Sao Paulo as ODL with XRP launches with one of the biggest FX providers in Brazil - Travelex Bank
Bom dia! Brazil is open for Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity with Travelex—our first LATAM bank partner—and the first bank approved by the Central Bank of Brazil to operate exclusively in FX. We’re excited to bring crypto-native solutions to 🇧🇷.
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Great to be back with @LizClaman today to chat about Ripple’s historic acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road and what this means for the broader crypto market, as the US takes a much-needed pro-innovation approach with new leadership. We’re moving past the SEC’s war on crypto.
- @Ripple CEO @bgarlinghouse Garlinghouse: The Gensler SEC was on the wrong side of the law @FoxBusiness
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@Jason remind me when you learned securities law?! This is embarrassing for you (and hilariously wrong as there is no framework to register digital assets in the US), but we're all used to you making controversial statements and trolling about things you know nothing about. .
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This 100%! . It’s ridiculous and frankly shameful that Chair Gensler was touting the SEC’s enforcement actions as the “cop on the beat,” yet (per public reports) MET with SBF multiple times, but was caught completely flat-footed when the alleged fraud finally came to light.
For months Gary Gensler claimed to have authority over crypto and warned about self-dealing at their exchanges. Why didn’t he investigate FTX? asks @AllysiaFinley.
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Great to meet so many folks from the XRP community at #XRPLasVegas2023 – the camaraderie is remarkable (and an amazing feeling in person vs Twitter!) This community has stood by and supported Team Ripple as we have fought the good fight…I can’t adequately express my gratitude
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Launching a stablecoin is a natural step for Ripple as we bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto. We have 1/ the years of experience 2/ regulatory footprint 3/ a strong balance sheet and 4/ a network with near global payout coverage, to offer the best of.
1/ The stablecoin market is booming – around $150B today, and projected to soar past $2.8T by 2028. There's a clear demand for trust, stability, and utility. That's why later this year we’re launching a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the USD on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum.
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XRP, BTC, ETH, SOL — that's the alphabet soup I like to see 👀.
We’re excited to announce that today NYSE Arca has filed to list the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW)—the world’s first and largest crypto index fund—as an ETP. This is the latest step in our efforts to convert the $1.3B publicly traded trust to an ETP structure.
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Hugely excited about our newest ODL corridor -- Japan is one of our largest markets. With regulatory clarity and innovative partners like SBI, the region is ready for a crypto-enabled future.
Hot off the press 🔥: On-Demand Liquidity is now live in Japan with SBI Remit @Coinsph and @sbivc_official! . Ripple is full speed ahead in APAC! .
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Back in D.C. today to meet with members of Congress alongside @s_alderoty, @RobGsix and our global policy team. Can’t get regulatory clarity without actually engaging with the elected officials who are proposing bills!
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Stablecoins are exploding globally for their real-world applications (the sheer amount of recent announcements across crypto, fintech and traditional finance should indicate as such). The sooner that the US can pass workable, clear rules, the faster it reaps the benefits of.
For stablecoins and other digital assets to thrive globally, the world needs American leadership. The Senate missed an opportunity to provide that leadership today by failing to advance the GENIUS Act. This bill represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to expand dollar.
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To the pathetic lowlifes who try to use my or @Ripple’s likeness to scam innocent folks out of their crypto – we see you, and we’re fighting back.
BREAKING: @Ripple will never ask you to send us XRP. Ever. Neither will Brad, David, Monica, Stu, or anyone from Ripple. Learn how to protect yourself from scams:
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As I just shared on stage at #DubaiFintechSummit, @Ripple is expanding in Dubai. With 20% of our customers based in MENA and clear regulatory regimes being developed, it’s no surprise that Dubai is emerging as a key global financial hub for crypto innovation to thrive.
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Hoping yesterday’s decision is the wake-up call that Congress needs. This ruling directly undercuts the SEC’s claims that nearly all tokens are inherently securities – likely to set a positive precedent for other digital tokens in the US.
Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse says that a federal court's decision means that its crypto token XRP “is not a security,” giving the digital-payments company more freedom to pursue various business opportunities
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Celebrating @Ripple’s 10 year anniversary at our All Hands today. Thankful every day for this incredible team and the privilege to be Ripple’s CEO.
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