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In a recent interview with FOX Business, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple 
Labs, shared insights on the so-called &#8220;Trump trade&#8221; impacting crypto prices, 
as evidenced by Bitcoin&#8217;s recent streak of consecutive all-time highs over the 
past 48 hours. Garlinghouse also discussed how Ripple, and the broader digital 
asset industry, fit into the upcoming regulatory landscape expected under 
President-elect Donald Trump in the coming year. Ripple CEO Optimistic About 
Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance Garlinghouse emphasized that since its inception, 
Ripple has focused on addressing the inefficiencies of traditional cross- 
border payments, which he described as “slow and expensive.” By utilizing XRP, 
the company aims to streamline these transactions, making them faster and more 
cost-effective. However, the CEO criticized the Biden administration’s stance 
on digital assets, referring to it as an “unlawful war” against the industry. 
He expressed optimism that with Trump’s pro-crypto approach, the landscape may 
be transforming. Related Reading: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options Surge: 
December 20 Call Signals BTC Price Target Of $180,000 When asked about the 
potential for increased revenue opportunities in the US under the upcoming 
regulatory changes, Garlinghouse explained that the US Securities and Exchange 
Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against XRP had effectively “frozen” Ripple’s 
market potential in the country. Currently, 95% of Ripple’s customer base is 
located outside the US, with Garlinghouse pointing out that the company cannot 
fully realize growth in a market where regulatory clarity is lacking. 
Garlinghouse observed that while the cryptocurrency industry is flourishing in 
countries like China, Japan, the UK, and Switzerland, the US has lagged behind 
in embracing digital assets. Ripple’s CEO expressed hope that the anticipated 
deregulation under Trump would lead to clearer guidelines, allowing agencies 
like the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to play a 
constructive role in shaping the industry. Garlinghosue criticized the 
existing regulatory framework, particularly the application of the Howey Test, 
which he believes fails to adequately address the unique characteristics of 
the crypto sector. He also underscored the need for updated regulations that 
reflect the realities of an industry that has developed significantly over the 
past decade. US As Digital Asset Hub In Coming Years During the interview, FOX 
Business highlighted comments from Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar 
Shirzad, regarding the private meeting between Trump and Brian Armstrong, CEO 
of Coinbase. Shirzad noted that Trump has expressed a willingness to engage 
with the crypto industry, fostering a vision for the US to become the global 
leader in digital assets. Garlinghouse echoed these sentiments, recognizing 
Coinbase’s influential role in advocating for the cryptocurrency agenda during 
the election campaign. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Driven By U.S. Coinbase 
Investors – Top Analyst Shares Metrics As speculation mounts regarding 
potential candidates for the SEC chair position under Trump—names like Dan 
Gallagher, Teresa Goody, and Commissioner Mark Uyeda have 
surfaced—Garlinghouse emphasized the importance of the new chair working 
collaboratively with Congress to address regulatory gaps that contribute to 
confusion in the market. Garlinghouse concluded with an optimistic outlook, 
stating that he believes a new era for cryptocurrency is on the horizon in the 
US. He envisions the country becoming a central hub for digital assets and 
blockchain technology over the next five to ten years. At the time of writing, 
XRP is trading at $1.10, marking a massive 104% surge in just two weeks since 
Trump&#8217;s election victory. However, the token is still trading 67% below its 
all-time high of $3,040, which it reached nearly seven years ago. Featured 
image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Ripple Labs Future Under Trump: CEO Brad Garlinghouse Outlines Vision For 2025

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In a significant development for the UK&#8217;s digital asset ecosystem, Agant is 
preparing to launch GBPA, a pound sterling stablecoin designed to address the 
growing demand for regulated digital currency solutions. With over 6 million 
individuals and 32% of UK institutions already active in digital assets, GBPA 
emerges as a potential game-changer in the realm […]
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Agant’s GBPA aims to transform UK’s digital finance landscape with regulatory-first approach

The artwork consists of a regular store-bought banana stuck to a wall with 
duct tape which sold in New York for four times the estimated sales price.

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