Ripple CEO Denies “Attacking” Tether

As an experienced financial analyst, I have closely followed the developments in the cryptocurrency industry, including the ongoing regulatory scrutiny of stablecoins like Tether. Brad Garlinghouse’s recent statements regarding Tether have caught my attention due to their seemingly contradictory nature.


Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, refuted allegations in a recent post on the X social media platform that he had attacked Tether, the foremost issuer of stablecoins.

Before making that statement in a recent podcast interview, I was convinced that the U.S. government was targeting Tether based on clear evidence.

Garlinghouse emphasized the significance of Tether in the wider cryptocurrency scene during the podcast, stating “I consider Tether to be a vital component of the ecosystem” in a subsequent social media update.

The Ripple executive explained his contentious comment further, maintaining that the U.S. government aims to exert greater oversight over dollar-backed stablecoin issuers, including Tether, which is why he believed they were under scrutiny. In simpler terms, Garlinghouse emphasized that since the U.S. government intends to have more authority over the creation of these stablecoins, it’s natural for them to focus on the largest player in the market, which is Tether.

As a financial analyst, I’ve noticed that Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino responded to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s recent comment. Garlinghouse was labeled as “uninformed” by Ardoino, who also reminded us of Ripple’s ongoing legal issues in the United States. Furthermore, Ardoino hinted at the possibility that Garlinghouse’s company could soon introduce its own competing stablecoin, which might explain his seemingly hostile remark.

Garlinghouse appears open to putting past differences behind him, as indicated in his most recent statement. Ardoino has yet to respond to Garlinghouse’s latest comment regarding their previous disagreements.

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2024-05-13 19:27