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Ripple Centers Strategy on XRP as Community Day Sets $1 Trillion Ambition

Executives detailed an integration-first year focused on regulated products for institutions.

Overview

  • CEO Brad Garlinghouse called XRP the company’s “north star,” saying Ripple’s purpose is to drive success across the XRP ecosystem.
  • Garlinghouse predicted a trillion‑dollar crypto company will emerge and said Ripple could reach that scale if it executes with the XRP community.
  • After a $500 million raise and major 2025 acquisitions including Hidden Road, GTreasury, Rail, and Palisade, leadership said 2026 will prioritize integrating those assets over new large deals.
  • On policy, Garlinghouse put the odds of the U.S. CLARITY Act nearing a presidential signature by late April at 75% and hinted at progress toward a potential Federal Reserve master account.
  • XRP Community Day showcased regulated XRP products, wrapped XRP, and partner pilots, with Evernorth, Gemini, and Wormhole featured, while Aviva Investors began tokenizing assets on the XRP Ledger.