Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse hit up Twitter with some major vibes, calling this the “Trump bull market” and saying the crypto world is straight-up thriving right now. He’s hyped, and he’s got good reason: Ripple’s looking like it’s back in the game after years of what he called “SEC drama” under Gary Gensler, which he claims totally clipped their wings in the US.
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Now, it’s a whole new energy. Garlinghouse shared that a whopping 75% of Ripple’s current job openings are based in the US—big switch-up from the last few years when they had to go global just to keep moving. And deals? Ripple’s been on a tear, locking in more US agreements in the last six weeks of 2024 (post-election vibes, of course) than in the entire six months before.
What’s sparking the glow-up? Garlinghouse says it’s all about Trump’s pro-crypto squad, giving shoutouts to Scott Bessent, David Sacks, and Paul Atkins for already pushing innovation forward—even before the new administration officially kicks off.
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“The Trump effect is real,” he tweeted. “Crypto’s getting its groove back, and Ripple’s right there with it.” The industry’s buzzing, and it feels like a new chapter for blockchain in the US.
