Ripples CEO Explores Prospects of IPO and SEC Hurdles in Open Conversation

IPO is not a priority for Ripple, focus on financial robustness.
SEC challenges persist, but leadership change expected.
Cryptocurrency ETFs and new stablecoin RLUSD gain prominence.
In a recent interview during the Ripple Swell conference, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed the future of the company and the evolution of the XRP ecosystem, highlighting the company’s stance on a potential initial public offering (IPO) and the challenges it faces in the United States, particularly with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Garlinghouse clarified that an IPO is not currently on Ripple’s agenda, citing the company’s financial strength and ongoing regulatory challenges from the SEC as the main reasons for the decision. “While an IPO remains a possibility, it is not a primary focus at this time,” he said during the interview.
Ripple’s relationship with the SEC has been tense, with Garlinghouse criticizing the agency for what he called “acting outside the law” regarding XRP. Despite a favorable ruling recognizing XRP as not a security, the CEO has expressed frustration with the SEC’s repeated attempts to challenge that ruling. He expressed optimism that a change in leadership at the SEC could bring greater clarity to the cryptocurrency industry as a whole.
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Garlinghouse also touched on the topic of cryptocurrency-based ETFs, predicting a surge in popularity for such financial products, including those related to XRP. He mentioned a basket ETF recently registered by Grayscale, highlighting this as indicative of growing demand. “Since the launch of the Bitcoin ETF in January, it was clear that ETFs for other cryptocurrencies, such as ETH and Solana, would not be far behind,” he noted.
Additionally, the CEO revealed details about Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, highlighting its role in adding more liquidity to the XRP Ledger. He stated that while stablecoins like USDC and Tether have been used so far, the plan is to replace them with RLUSD.
Looking ahead, Garlinghouse was optimistic about the development of the cryptocurrency market through 2025, anticipating a reduction in regulatory hurdles and a rise in cryptocurrency prices as more capital is invested in the sector. He also highlighted the growing participation of large investors such as Blackrock and emphasized the potential of tokenization and blockchain technology to drive wider adoption of cryptocurrencies.
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