Ripple CEO says SEC Chair Gensler Behaves Like an ‘Autocrat’

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Brad Garlinghouse: Trivia 2007: Served as Senior VP at Yahoo!, heading communications and consumer products. 2012: Became CEO of Hightail, leading digital file-sharing innovations. 2015: Joined Ripple as COO to push blockchain adoption in cross-border payments. 2017: Became CEO of Ripple, driving XRP adoption and blockchain partnerships. 2020: Led Ripple’s defense against the SEC lawsuit over XRP’s security status. 2021: Expanded Ripple’s ODL (On-Demand Liquidity) network for global crypto payments. 2023: Got a partial success against the SEC, declaring XRP as not a security. 2024: Continue leading Ripple in CBDC collaborations and global blockchain finance. 2025: May join Trump's Crypto Advisory Council to set regulations. Notable Works & Achievements by Brad Garlinghouse Year Achievements Details 2003 Wrote the 'Peanut Butter Manifesto' at Yahoo! Highlighted Yahoo!'s lack of focus in operations. 2015 Joined Ripple as Chief Operating Officer Took measures to integrate blockchain technology into banking systems. 2017 Appointed CEO of Ripple Expanded Ripple's global partnerships, enhancing cross-border payment solutions. 2020 Named in Forbes' List of Wealthiest in Cryptocurrency Recognized for significant contributions to the crypto industry. 2023 Legal Victory in SEC vs. Ripple Case Achieved a favorable ruling impacting cryptocurrency regulations. 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Garlinghouse Slams SEC

Ripple (XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse said US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler acts like an “autocrat,” urging elected officials to take notice of the regulator. Garlinghouse responded to a news story in which Gensler claimed that the industry is already covered by current regulations, so no new legislation is required.

To which Garlinghouse responded, “For the Chair of the SEC to assert that he dictates what is a security – and not the legislation from which his agency derives its power – is beyond comprehension. It’s time for elected officials in the US to take notice.”

As long as the SEC head acts like an autocrat in charge of a $2.2 billion bloated agency, the authority will never want to be clear about which crypto assets are “in” or “out.” Garlinghouse emphasized that ambiguity can pass for authority in the absence of clear jurisdiction.

Also Read: David Gokhshtein Predicts XRP Price Surge if Ripple Prevails in SEC Case

Garlinghouse’s Opinions Echo Those of Crypto Stakeholders 

The crypto community has long expressed its concerns about the SEC’s approach to Crypto. The commission recently increased its regulatory efforts against the cryptocurrency industry.

Justin Sun, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur, and his businesses are the targets of a new lawsuit from the Commission. Moreover, for failing to register as a national securities exchange, the financial authority also brought charges against the cryptocurrency platform Beaxy.

The legal battle between SEC and Ripple is nearing its end with several crypto attorneys predicting a win for the crypto firm. However, it seems like the SEC is not budging on its regulatory approach. 

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