Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has positioned XRP at the center of evolving U.S. cryptocurrency policy, advocating for its inclusion in the nation’s proposed digital asset reserves while leaving the door open for a potential initial public offering (IPO). His remarks follow the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to drop its appeal in the high-profile legal case challenging XRP’s classification as an unregistered security, a move that sparked a 12% price surge for the token to $2.56 and briefly elevated it above Tether in market capitalization.
Garlinghouse emphasized that XRP is a natural fit for the Trump administration’s proposed “crypto stockpile,” a strategic reserve expected to include seized digital assets beyond Bitcoin. Though the initiative’s specifics remain under development, he revealed that discussions with policymakers have shifted favorably, stating, “We couldn’t get a meeting with people at the White House before—now we’re accepted.” This regulatory thaw follows years of friction, including a 2020 SEC lawsuit that delayed Ripple’s earlier IPO ambitions. While Garlinghouse confirmed an IPO remains possible, he clarified it is not an immediate priority, noting Ripple’s ability to grow organically and focus on acquisitions in blockchain infrastructure.
The CEO also predicted a wave of XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals in late 2025, with 11 applications currently under SEC review from firms like Bitwise and Franklin Templeton. He linked this optimism to improving regulatory clarity and growing institutional demand, pointing to sustained inflows into XRP-based investment products abroad. Meanwhile, Ripple continues expanding its cross-border payment solutions, recently partnering with Revolut, Zero Hash, and Portugal’s Unicâmbio to facilitate instant international transactions using XRP and its dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD.
As Ripple navigates this transitional phase, Garlinghouse underscored the company’s broader financial commitments, including a $100,000 XRP donation to aid California wildfire relief efforts. With legal pressures easing and strategic alliances advancing, XRP’s role in both U.S. reserves and global finance appears increasingly viable.
Sources:
https://www.ainvest.com/news/ripple-ceo-predicts-xrp-inclusion-digital-asset-stockpile-sec-drops-appeal-2503
https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-709876-20250320
https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/b4e04-ripple-ceo-delays-ipo-plans-amid-ongoing
https://www.financemagnates.com/trending/why-is-xrp-going-down-plan-aims-to-unlock-15-trillion-for-us-reserves/
