Ripple CEO’s Wild Inauguration Adventure: Blockchain, Trump, and a Whole Lot of Drama!

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So, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, right? He’s out there in Washington, DC, during the inauguration festivities. You know, the whole Trump thing. I mean, who doesn’t want to celebrate a new presidency with a Crypto Ball? Sounds like a party, doesn’t it? 🎉

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Advocates for Blockchain

He’s posting on X, talking about how he’s rubbing elbows at the Crypto Ball, a dinner with the Vice President, and some Capitol gathering. I mean, what’s next? A blockchain-themed karaoke night? 🎤

Garlinghouse even snapped a pic with Vice President JD Vance. I can just imagine the conversation: “Hey, JD, you like crypto? I like crypto! Let’s change the world!” It’s like a buddy cop movie, but with more blockchain and less action. 🤷‍♂️

And let’s not forget about Ripple’s CLO, Stuart Alderoty, who’s practically throwing a party over Gary Gensler’s departure from the SEC. “Oh, Gary’s gone? What a shocker! I thought he was the life of the party!” 🙄

Growing Support for Blockchain Innovation

Garlinghouse is all about the potential of blockchain to solve global problems. He’s like, “Look, folks, this is the future!” Meanwhile, I’m just trying to figure out how to pay for my coffee without using cash. ☕

He said,

“There’s palpable excitement for all the good that’s possible leveraging crypto and blockchain in the US and globally.”

Palpable excitement? Really? I mean, I get it, but let’s not act like we’re all jumping up and down over digital currency. It’s more like a polite nod and a “Yeah, that’s nice.”

XRP Lawsuit Status

And then there’s the ongoing legal drama with the SEC. It’s like a soap opera at this point. “Will they drop the appeal? Will they settle? Tune in next week!” 📺

Legal experts are saying the new SEC leadership might just drop the appeal. I mean, wouldn’t that be a plot twist? “Surprise! We’re not going to fight you anymore!”

And then there’s Marc Fagel, the securities lawyer, speculating that this case could drag on for 10 months. Ten months? I can’t even commit to a TV show for that long! 😩

But hey, despite all the legal shenanigans, Garlinghouse is out there, living his best life at these inauguration events. Confidence? Or just a really good PR strategy? You decide! 🤔

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2025-01-21 23:23