Brad Garlinghouse on Ripple's $40B Valuation & "Imminent" XRP ETF
Ripple's future and the state of crypto with CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
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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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