About Brad Garlinghouse
Bradley Kent "Brad" Garlinghouse serves as the CEO of Ripple, a leading financial technology company. With a career spanning over two decades in the tech industry, Garlinghouse has held executive roles at major companies including:
- Hightail (formerly YouSendIt) - CEO and Chairman
- AOL - President of Consumer Applications
- Yahoo! - Senior Vice President overseeing Communications (Yahoo! Mail, Messenger, Flickr, and Homepage)
Garlinghouse is best known for his "Peanut Butter Manifesto," a critical internal memo calling for strategic focus during his tenure at Yahoo!.
Education & Background
- Born: February 6, 1971 (Age 54)
- Nationality: American
- Location: California, USA
Education:
- University of Kansas (BA in Economics)
- Harvard Business School (MBA)
Leadership & Investments
- Active angel investor in 40+ startups (e.g., Pure Storage, Diffbot).
- Former board member at Ancestry.com and Tonic Health.
- Current board roles: Animoto, OutMatch.
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Recent News (2025 Updates)
1. MoonPay’s $160M Loan for TRUMP Meme Coin Launch
Garlinghouse and Galaxy Digital executives facilitated a $160M loan to MoonPay for the TRUMP meme coin, which has since dropped 79% from its peak.
2. XRP vs. Bitcoin Reserve Debate
Garlinghouse advocated for a multichain U.S. reserve system, sparking backlash from Bitcoin maximalists who argue BTC is the sole viable reserve asset.
3. SEC Appeals Ripple Ruling
The SEC continues legal action against Ripple, appealing the 2023 court decision that deemed XRP sales not "investment contracts."
4. XRP Price Surge Predictions
Analysts forecast a 40% XRP price increase amid anticipated pro-crypto policies under Donald Trump’s potential presidency.
FAQs
Q: What is Brad Garlinghouse’s role at Ripple?
A: As CEO, he oversees Ripple’s global strategy, partnerships, and regulatory engagements, particularly around XRP and blockchain payments.
Q: Why is the SEC suing Ripple?
A: The SEC alleges XRP was an unregistered security. A 2023 court ruling partially favored Ripple, but appeals are ongoing.
Q: How has Garlinghouse influenced crypto policy?
A: He actively promotes multichain adoption and clearer U.S. crypto regulations through industry collaboration.
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