Brad Garlinghouse on Ripple's $40B Valuation & "Imminent" XRP ETF
Ripple's future and the state of crypto with CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
ABOUT
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr at Ripple Swell to discuss the firm's massive $500 million investment from financial leaders like Citadel and Fortress, signaling a major shift as traditional finance "leans in." He explains how recent US legislative clarity is fundamentally changing the regulatory conversation and easing the industry's years-long struggle. Plus, he details Ripple's growth strategy, including the acquisition of Ripple Prime, and offers his outlook on the future of crypto investing.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr.
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