Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, expressed concern over Senator Cynthia Lummis’ recent cancellation of a meeting with him and her office’s refusal to reschedule. He seized the medium to reiterate Ripple’s mission in the United States and worldwide. In a post on X, Garlinghouse emphasized that Ripple has failed to secure a one-on-one meeting with the Senator in the last six years, despite being a U.S.-based company actively working to expand the domestic crypto economy. Garlinghouse acknowledged that last-minute changes are often unavoidable in a senator’s daily schedule. However, he took issue with the outright refusal to find another time to meet. He stated that the response from Lummis’ staff that the meeting can’t be rescheduled was troubling. He added, “I really have to wonder if this was Sen. Lummis or someone on her staff making this decision.” Thanks for this info. Certainly enlightening that Will Cole is related to Sen Lummis. I understand that things happen in a Senator’s day that force their schedules to change, but for a Congressional staff to say "unable to reschedule” is really troubling (when we've been unable… — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) May 19, 2025 Potential Conflicts of Interest Surface The situation has gained further attention as new information about Senator Lummis’ personal and financial ties to the Bitcoin industry has emerged. Will Cole, Head of Product at a Bitcoin payments company, was identified by one community member as Lummis’ son-in-law. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Cole is a vocal supporter of Bitcoin and has previously shared content criticizing Ripple and Garlinghouse. His recent repost of a post mocking Garlinghouse has increased scrutiny of the Senator’s impartiality. What further raises questions is the fact that Lummis has received financial support from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z), a known backer of various crypto and blockchain projects. Lummis has been a staunch advocate for Bitcoin and is considered one of Congress’s most prominent Bitcoin-aligned lawmakers. These affiliations could explain the Senator’s reluctance to engage with Ripple, a company often positioned in opposition to Bitcoin maximalism. While no formal accusations of misconduct have been made, observers in the crypto community are questioning whether the Senator’s personal and familial connections are influencing her professional decisions. A popular attorney called Bitcoin maximalists immature as they jumped on the situation, attempting to paint it as a victory for BTC, failing to see the harm their actions can do to the crypto market. What’s Next for the Crypto Industry Garlinghouse and others at Ripple have consistently advocated for regulatory clarity, industry support in Washington, and an inclusive approach to crypto regulation. The inability to secure a meeting with Senator Lummis, who has positioned herself as a leader on digital asset policy, has raised concerns about favoritism in the crypto space. For Ripple, exclusion from key policy conversations may affect its ability to contribute to the regulatory landscape, but Garlinghouse remains undeterred. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Reiterates Ripple (XRP) Mission appeared first on Times Tabloid .
