Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse 
Brad Garlinghouse
Brad Garlinghouse is an American businessman and a major crypto influencer. He is the CEO of Ripple Labs, which offers cryptocurrency and blockchain solutions. Brad has also worked at Hightail, AOL, and Yahoo in prominent positions.
Ripple Labs has backed several blockchain startups and investors to grow decentralized finance. Brad sees crypto as a tool for financial freedom and has worked with other influencers in this regard.
Quick Facts
Full Name
Bradley Kent Garlinghouse
Birth
06-02-1971, in Topeka, Kansas
Nationality
American
Education
Bachelor's degree in Economics, MBA from Harvard Business School.
Net Worth
$10B (Refer here)
Ripple's native token, XRP is among the top digital assets. As per CoinGape, Brad's company has $100 billion worth of XRP tokens in its reserve. This will help further innovation in Web3 and blockchain projects. As per reports surfing on Binance’s blog, Brad Garlinghouse may step down as CEO of Ripple to join the Crypto Advisory Council, which is led by President Trump. This significant event will boost the adoption of decentralized finance and blockchain growth.
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.
Useful Links To Connect with Brad Garlinghouse
Platform
Link
X (formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/bgarlinghouse
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradgarlinghouse
Ripple’s Website
https://ripple.com/leadership/brad-garlinghouse/
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has hinted at an exciting event set to take place in June. He confirmed the XRPL Apex 2025 event will take place in Singapore from June 10 to 12. This annual event is a major gathering for XRP Ledger enthusiasts and could have a strong impact on XRP’s price.
Speakers at XRPL Apex 2025
From June 10, Ripple is going to host its much-awaited event, i.e, XRPL Apex 2025. This is an annual event that serves as a major gathering for developers, investors, and enthusiasts of the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
Given its history of significant announcements, the upcoming event could have a direct impact on XRP’s market sentiment.
However, Garlinghouse won’t just be attending—he will be one of the keynote speakers at the event. Alongside him, other top Ripple figures will take the stage, including Ripple CTO David Schwartz, Ripple President Monica Long, and XRPL Commons President David Bchiri.
Their discussions are expected to cover the latest developments in XRP Ledger, Ripple’s plans, and blockchain innovations.
Ripple CEO: U.S. Crypto Boom
Aside from the event announcement, Garlinghouse recently highlighted surprising new data about crypto adoption in the U.S. According to a report from the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), 21% of Americans now hold cryptocurrencies, and 75% of them believe crypto has had a positive impact on their lives.
The report also revealed that 70% of crypto holders are men, with many working in construction, technology, and finance. Interestingly, more than half are millennials, while only 15% are over 55 years old.
How Are People Using Crypto?
Meanwhile, the survey also showed how Americans use their crypto holdings. While 52% simply hold onto their assets, about 39% have used crypto for purchases, and 15% have even used it to buy real estate.
Additionally, around 73% of crypto holders want the U.S. to become a global leader in the crypto industry. This data highlights a change in how people view digital assets not just as investments, but as real-world tools for transactions.
XRP Price Outlook
Historically, Ripple-related announcements have influenced XRP’s price movements, as XRP has already seen a surge of 2.5% in the last 24 hours. If any major announcement happens during the event, it will push the XRP price to its ATH.
