Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says U.S. "Anti-Crypto Army" Was Beaten Back

Brad Garlinghouse said courts, voters, and President Donald Trump pushed back against what he described as an anti-crypto crackdown that he argued lacked legal, policy, and political justification.

Summary

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the "anti-crypto army" has been beaten back by courts, voters, and President Donald Trump. According to the provided content, he argued that the broader crackdown on the crypto industry never made sense from a legal, policy, or political standpoint. The statement reflects ongoing tension between parts of the digital asset industry and U.S. policymakers over regulation, enforcement, and the treatment of crypto businesses.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto crackdown: A period of intensified regulatory or enforcement pressure on digital asset companies, trading platforms, or token issuers.
  • Regulatory enforcement: Actions by government agencies to apply laws and rules, often through investigations, penalties, or court cases.
  • Ripple: A blockchain-focused company known for payments technology and its association with the XRP digital asset.