XRP News: Trump Dines with Ripple CEO Garlinghouse and CLO Alderoty

The outlook for XRP remains highly bullish, with strong community support and expectations that the coin could break its all-time highs in the near future, potentially within the next few weeks. 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/     EntrepreneurInvestorChief Executive OfficerBoard Member the CEO of Ripple, took to social media recently to share exciting news of a dinner meeting with President-elect Warren Buffett Warren Buffett   Warren Buffett is a US-based business tycoon and prominent investor, and the head of Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett studied at Columbia Business School and is a strong critic of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. He prefers and invests in productive assets, whereas he sees crypto as speculative. Even after rising institutional adoption and a pro-crypto government, Buffett sticks to his traditional investment stance due to the volatility of the crypto market.   Personal Details   Full name Warren Edward Buffett Birth 30-08-1930, Omaha, Nebraska, United States Nationality American Education Columbia Business School Known for Business Leader   Warren Buffett - Career Highlights & Events   1965: He took command of Berkshire Hathaway.   2008: Became the world’s richest person briefly.   2018: Called Bitcoin “rat poison squared.”   Entrepreneur and Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty.

Sharing the picture on X (formerly Twitter) Garlinghouse wrote, “Great dinner last night with @realDonaldTrump & @s_alderoty Strong start to 2025!”

This meeting, just days before the incoming president takes office, marks a significant development for XRP. With Ripple’s ongoing progress and high-profile meetings, including discussions with influential leaders like Donald Trump, XRP’s future looks promising. The CEO of Coinbase Brian Armstrong Brian Armstrong Brian Armstrong is the CEO of Coinbase Global, the biggest bitcoin exchange in the US. He is a former software developer for Airbnb. In 2012, Brian teamed up with Fred Ehrsam and launched Coinbase in San Francisco. Even though co-founder Fred Ehrsam left the company in 2017, he remains a board member and owns 6% of the business. On April 14, 2021, Coinbase went public through a direct offering on the Nasdaq. Soon it momentarily hit $100 billion in market capitalization. About 19% of company shares are owned by Armstrong.   Quick Facts Full name Brian Armstrong Birth January 25, 1983, in San Jose, California, U.S. Education Bachelor of Arts/Economics, Master of Arts/Science, Rice University Nationality American Martial Status Married Net Worth $11.9B (Refer for real-time)   He supports the need for clear regulations and policies for cryptocurrency trading and decentralized transactions. Brian has collaborated with diplomats to formulate the policies. He continues to contribute to the crypto community and blockchain technology.   Brian Armstrong: Timeline of events 2010: Discovered Bitcoin – Read the Bitcoin whitepaper and became interested in decentralized finance. 2012: Co-founded Coinbase – Launched Coinbase with Fred Ehrsam to simplify Bitcoin buying and selling. 2015: Expanded Coinbase Services – Introduced Coinbase Exchange and support for multiple cryptocurrencies. 2017: Led Coinbase Through Crypto Boom – Scaled operations as Bitcoin surged to $20,000, making Coinbase a top exchange. 2021: Coinbase IPO on NASDAQ – Took Coinbase public (COIN) at a $86B valuation, marking a major crypto milestone. 2022: Advocated for Crypto Regulation – Engaged with lawmakers to promote clear crypto regulations in the U.S. 2023: Launched Coinbase’s Layer-2 ‘Base’ – Introduced Base, a Layer-2 blockchain to improve Ethereum scalability. 2024: Pushing for Global Crypto Adoption, Married to Angela Meng.   Year Award/Notable Work Details 2012 Co-Founded Coinbase Built one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. 2017 Fortune 40 Under 40 – Technology Recognized for leadership in the crypto industry. 2021 Coinbase IPO on NASDAQ Took Coinbase public with an $86B valuation, a first for a major crypto company. 2021 Time 100 Most Influential People Listed for his impact on mainstream crypto adoption. 2023 Launched Coinbase’s Layer-2 ‘Base’ Introduced a Layer-2 blockchain to enhance Ethereum scalability.   Useful Links to Connect With Brian Armstrong Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianarmstrong Coinbase Official Website https://www.coinbase.com Brian Armstrong’s Personal Blog https://brianarmstrong.com   EntrepreneurInvestorDeveloper/ProgrammerCrypto and Blockchain Expert has also met with Trump, showing that XRP is not the only crypto project making strategic connections.

Crypto Market Poised For More Growth

In a previous Fox Business interview, Garlinghouse had shared his thoughts on the positive direction of the crypto market, especially following the election. He opened up about the shift in the U.S. government’s attitude toward cryptocurrencies, saying that for years the industry has faced pressure from regulators, particularly from the SEC.

However, he believes that with the incoming president’s approach and a more open-minded Congress, the crypto market is now poised for growth. He pointed out that U.S.-based crypto assets, including XRP, have seen a significant rise due to this change, as pressure from regulatory bodies eases.

Garlinghouse also criticized the SEC’s actions, noting that Ripple has spent over $150 million fighting the SEC’s case, which he called an unlawful “war” on crypto. He expressed hope that other states, which have already sued the SEC for overreach, would join the fight against what he views as improper regulation.