Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, spilled on 60 Minutes about Trump’s crypto glow-up. Once calling Bitcoin a “scam,” Trump now vibes with crypto, backing it in his campaign and appointing pro-crypto peeps post-election. Crypto clout soared, boosting Bitcoin past $100K and helping elect both GOP and Dem crypto-friendly lawmakers.
In a recent 60 Minutes chat, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse spilled the tea on Trump’s surprising crypto journey. Flashback to three years ago, Trump was all “Bitcoin is a scam” and hated how it messed with the U.S. dollar’s swagger. Fast forward to today, and it’s a whole new vibe.
Turns out, Trump’s crypto conversion isn’t just talk. During his campaign, he hyped up crypto hard, promising to make moves to grow the industry—and after winning the election, he delivered. First big move? Booting Gary Gensler as SEC Chair (the guy crypto folks weren’t loving) and replacing him with crypto-friendly Paul Atkins. That power play? It sent Bitcoin skyrocketing to over $103K, its all-time high.
Garlinghouse didn’t just praise Trump’s shift; he highlighted how the crypto fam flexed big-time in the elections this year. The Fairshake PAC, a pro-crypto squad, had an insane win streak, helping 85% of its endorsed candidates score big—yep, that’s both Republicans and Democrats. Names like Elissa Slotkin and Ruben Gallego owe a big thanks to crypto’s support.
Brad’s take? This is just the beginning. Politicians on both sides are catching crypto fever, realizing the power of the digital asset community. “Crypto’s not just shaping markets anymore—it’s shaping politics,” he said, basically calling this a level-up moment for the whole scene.
Crypto’s influence? Unstoppable. Trump and the digital asset world? Looks like they’re besties now.
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