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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recently shocked everyone by posting a picture with Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald J. Trump is a US-based business tycoon, pro-crypto politician, and 47th (present) President of the United States. He comprehends the significance and needs of the modern fintech world, and people look up to him as a dominant pro-crypto politician.
Once doubtful about Bitcoin's dominance, he said in a tweet in 2019, “I am not a fan of Bitcoin", but now has a significant amount of cryptocurrency holdings in his pool. He has also signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which highlights his commitment to the future of cryptocurrency.
Quick Facts
Full name
Donald John Trump
Birth
14-06-1946, New York, United States
Nationality
American
Education
BS from the University of Pennsylvania
Famous For
Business, Politics
Donald Trump - Career Highlights & Events
2016 – Elected as the 45th President of the United States from the Republican Party.
2017 – Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, impacting investment environments
2019 – Slammed crypto king Bitcoin on X, calls it "not money".
2025 – A gala party was hosted by him for the top 220 Trump meme coin holders.
President
revealing they had shared a dinner together. This news has sparked excitement, especially considering the ongoing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple. With the January 15 deadline fast approaching, along with Trump’s inauguration and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s upcoming resignation, the next few weeks hold significant importance. Enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting to see how these events will impact Ripple and its future.
Ripple CEO Meets Donald Trump Amid SEC Lawsuit Drama
Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton took to social media and shared his thoughts on the incredible comeback of Ripple and its CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, in the past two years. Deaton highlighted Garlinghouse and Ripple’s General Counsel, Stuart Alderoty, as key figures in the industry’s turnaround.
He said that Ripple was unfairly sued by the SEC, with Garlinghouse personally sued as well, even though no fraud was involved. Deaton criticized the SEC for using harsh and unfair tactics during the case, including pressuring Ripple’s customers and partners overseas. Despite Ripple providing full records of every XRP transaction, the SEC still tried to force Garlinghouse to hand over his personal financial details, including credit card statements.
John Deaton Praises Ripple’s Triumph Against SEC Tactics
Not only was Ripple unfairly sued, Garlinghouse was individually sued (in a non-fraud case). Anyone familiar with the Ripple litigation, and I am, knows the SEC played dirty, pushing ethical limits,
Deaton wrote.
Deaton said that Garlinghouse fought back against the SEC’s bullying and refused to give in. His efforts, along with the support of Ripple’s legal team, led to a victory for the company. Deaton ended by expressing how much things have changed in just two years and how bright the future looks for Ripple and the crypto industry, especially with a new president taking office.
