Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has publicly endorsed XRP’s potential integration into U.S. strategic reserves while keeping the door open for a future initial public offering. Speaking to Bloomberg Television following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s dismissal of its lawsuit against Ripple, Garlinghouse highlighted the digital asset’s growing institutional appeal and transactional efficiency as key factors for its inclusion in national financial infrastructure.
Garlinghouse referenced former President Donald Trump’s executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve and broader digital asset stockpile, noting that XRP was specifically mentioned in related discussions. He suggested the U.S. government could utilize seized digital assets or direct purchases to acquire XRP for reserves, emphasizing its speed and cost-effectiveness in cross-border payments. This aligns with a recent SEC proposal advocating XRP as a $1.5 trillion liquidity solution for global Nostro accounts and a payment rail for government transactions like Social Security disbursements.
While regulatory clarity following the SEC case has fueled XRP’s 12% price surge to $2.56 and brief overtaking of USDT’s market cap, Garlinghouse downplayed immediate IPO plans. “We could consider [an IPO], but it isn’t a huge priority,” he stated, pointing to Ripple’s focus on strategic acquisitions and expansion of its stablecoin RLUSD instead. The company aims to position RLUSD among the top five stablecoins by market share this year, capitalizing on a sector projected to grow tenfold to $2.3 trillion by 2030.
Ripple’s post-lawsuit strategy includes strengthening partnerships with U.S. banks testing its On-Demand Liquidity services and pursuing blockchain infrastructure acquisitions. Garlinghouse emphasized the company’s organic growth trajectory, contrasting it with firms seeking IPOs solely for capital raises. Market analysts note XRP’s increasing stability, with Q3 2025 projections showing sustained prices above $3.00 as central banks pilot the XRP Ledger for digital currencies.
As Ripple navigates this pivotal phase, stakeholders await further details on the U.S. digital asset reserve composition and the potential launch of XRP ETFs later this year.
Sources:
XRP News: Ripple CEO Teases XRP’s Future in U.S. Strategic Reserve and ETFs After SEC Case Dismissal
Ripple CEO Pushes for XRP in US Reserves, Keeps IPO Option Alive
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