Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently attended a series of high-profile events in Washington, D.C., where he met with James David Vance, the Vice President of the United States. This engagement follows his earlier meeting with President Donald Trump during events surrounding Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. In a tweet shared by Garlinghouse, he highlighted these significant meetings, including D.C.’s first “Crypto Ball,” a session at the Capitol, and separate dinners with Trump and Vance. He expressed optimism about the evolving regulatory landscape for crypto in the United States, stating, “there’s palpable excitement for all the good that’s possible leveraging crypto and blockchain… here in the US (finally!) and globally” Still riding high from all the Inauguration events in DC this weekend! From the Crypto Ball, to the VP dinner, to the POTUS dinner, to sitting in the Capitol yesterday – there’s palpable excitement for all the good that’s possible leveraging crypto and blockchain… here in the… pic.twitter.com/VzIVoYuo7v — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) January 21, 2025 Positive Reactions from the XRP Community The news of Garlinghouse’s interactions with Vice President Vance and President Trump has generated excitement among members of the XRP community. A photograph of Garlinghouse with Vance, taken during one of the events, has been widely shared and celebrated on social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). In addition, a video clip showing Garlinghouse and Vance exchanging greetings at Trump’s Candlelight Dinner, held on the eve of the inauguration, has been circulating online. The increased visibility of these interactions has sparked optimism within the XRP community, with many interpreting them as positive developments for the broader ecosystem. Garlinghouse’s meeting with Trump earlier this month also drew significant attention. A widely shared image featuring Trump, Garlinghouse, and Ripple Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty has further fueled speculation about the company’s engagement with the new administration. Ripple’s Financial Contributions and Strategic Objectives Ripple has also made notable contributions to political and inaugural events associated with the Trump administration. While Ripple did not directly fund Trump’s reelection campaign, Stuart Alderoty personally contributed 624,000 XRP —worth approximately $300,000 at the time—to a Super PAC supporting Trump. Additionally, according to a Fox Business report , Ripple donated $5 million to support Trump’s inauguration ceremony after his electoral victory. These financial contributions and the high-level meetings with key figures in the new administration have led to speculation that Ripple may be lobbying for favorable outcomes related to its ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alderoty has expressed confidence that the Trump administration could move to dismiss the lawsuit, which he has previously described as baseless. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Rumored National XRP Reserve Amid these developments, rumors have surfaced regarding the potential establishment of a U.S.-based crypto reserve under the Trump administration. Reports suggest that Trump’s team is exploring the creation of an “America-first” reserve for domestic crypto assets, with XRP reportedly being among the assets under consideration. This proposed reserve, if implemented, would align with Trump’s vision for a national Bitcoin stockpile, which has also been rumored. However, no formal announcements have been made regarding these initiatives, and Trump has yet to confirm any plans to include XRP in such a reserve. As Ripple continues its push for regulatory clarity and a resolution to its legal challenges, these interactions underscore the company’s active role in shaping the future of the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. 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 Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple CEO Meets the United States Vice President James David Vance appeared first on Times Tabloid .
