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As reported by U.Today, Brad Garlinghouse has spent the past decade as the chief executive officer of Ripple, a leading cryptocurrency and blockchain-based financial services company. During his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s vision and strategic direction.
Throughout his time at Ripple, Garlinghouse has been instrumental in guiding the company through numerous milestones, including its emergence as one of the industry’s main voices against regulatory bodies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This stance culminated in a high-profile legal battle with the SEC over the regulatory status of XRP.
Despite the legal battle, Ripple ultimately emerged victorious, having spent $150 million in legal fees. The victory has only strengthened Garlinghouse’s position within the industry, allowing him to continue driving innovation and growth at Ripple.
As of March 2025, Fox Business estimated his personal net worth to be around $10 billion due to the massive surge in XRP price during the fourth quarter of 2024. If accurate, this would make him one of the richest individuals in the United States.
The past decade has also seen Garlinghouse become a celebrity figure within the cryptocurrency space. He now boasts an impressive following of over 1.2 million on the popular social media platform.
In late 2024, he made headlines by appearing on CBS’s ’60 Minutes’ to advocate for clear crypto regulations.
Source: https://u.today/brad-garlinghouse-spends-10-years-at-ripple
