Podcast appearances and mentions of Brad Garlinghouse

What if XRP's biggest advantage has nothing to do with speed, fees, or transactions per second? Tonight we break down a fascinating discussion from GSR that reveals what may actually separate Ripple from the rest of crypto: years of regulatory work, banking relationships, licensing, and infrastructure that can't simply be copied overnight. We'll also cover Brad Garlinghouse calling out Jamie Dimon, tokenization, institutional adoption, AI, regulation, geopolitics, Trump's America 250 plans, Marc Andreessen's warning about bureaucracy, and much more.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized JPMorgan Chief Jamie Dimon over his comments on the CLARITY Act. Meanwhile, banks are saying the quiet part out loud. ~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~ Uphold Exa Credit Card ➜ https://bit.ly/UpholdExa 00:00 intro 00:08 Sponsor: Uphold 01:00 CLARITY Odds 01:29 Brad Garlinghouse vs Jamie Dimon 02:07 Negligent or Liar? 02:20 Ripple vs Congress 02:46 Brad: Revenue & Stablecoin Growth 03:26 RLUSD Growth 03:55 Ripple x Bitso 04:23 RLUSD Mutlichain 04:42 JP Morgan admits there's no JPM Coin demand 05:44 Ripple on RLUSD Demand Unlock 06:20 More trust for RLUSD 06:29 Bank lies exposed 07:16 PNC Bank CEO not worried about deposit flight via Yields 08:25 Banks laugh at bullshit argument 09:05 Banks are slow with A.I. too 09:30 Ripple Launches A.I. Starter Kit 10:23 Mastercard a nothing burger? 10:57 Brad on future acquisitions 11:24 Ripple moving faster than banks 11:47 outro #Crypto #XRP #xrpnews  ~Banks Admit To Lying!?

For years, many in crypto believed there was a coordinated effort to slow, restrict, and push digital asset innovation out of the United States. This week, that conversation changed. President Trump directly called out what he described as the "Anti-Crypto Army," blaming regulators and policymakers for driving innovation offshore and promising a future-proof digital asset market structure designed to ensure America remains the Crypto Capital of the World. Then Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse delivered a response that immediately captured the industry's attention: "The Anti-Crypto Army was defeated... by the courts... by the voters... and by Trump." Those aren't just headlines. They may represent the official end of one of the most controversial periods in crypto history. Tonight on On The Chain, Jeff and Chip break down why this moment matters and what it could mean for XRP, Ripple, Bitcoin, stablecoins, market structure legislation, institutional adoption, and the future of digital assets in the United States. We'll connect the dots between:

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse speaks at Consensus. At CoinDesk's Consensus, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joins the stage for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of crypto, regulation, and global payments. He breaks down why he believes stablecoins could reach a $3 trillion market cap by 2031 and what's driving that long-term growth. Garlinghouse also discusses the importance of regulatory clarity in the U.S., including the potential impact of the CLARITY Act on the digital asset industry. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Brad Garlinghouse at Consensus Miami 2026 04:21 - Will the CLARITY Act Pass This Year? 06:04 - Why It Matters (and XRP's Existing Legal Clarity) 10:00 - Ripple's M&A Strategy 11:48 - G Treasury: $13T in Payments, Opportunity to Move On-Chain 14:53 - IPO Plans 17:44 - Stablecoins: $3T by 2031 19:01 - XRP News and Highlights

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Friday that banks “will not accept” the current form of a landmark crypto bill, which could be voted on in the coming weeks, and publicly attacked Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong saying “He's full of shit.” Meanwhile, Ripple might be preparing to fight back by acquiring more companies this year. ~This Episode is Sponsored by OKX~ Trade RLUSD/XRP on OKX + claim the new user offer! Deposit and trade $200 to unlock $100 ➜ https://bit.ly/OKXRP Use code: paulbarron *Terms Apply* 00:00 intro 00:11 Sponsor: OKX 01:07 Jamie Dimon Buying Coinbase? 02:12 Coinbase & Circle Acquisition Price 03:24 Ripple Tried To Buy Circle 04:03 Brad Garlinghouse vs Jamie Dimon 05:05 Ripple Acquisition Season 05:45 Ripple Doesn't Want Coinbase 06:19 Ripple Should Buy Kraken 06:55 Why Kraken x Ripple Would Work 08:01 xStocks growth 08:39 Nasdaq Using xStocks 08:51 Kraken Fed Account 09:22 Ripple Should buy Paxos 09:54 Paxos Corporate Stablecoins 10:10 Paxos Gold 10:57 outro #Crypto #XRP #Ripple ~Shots Fired!

Ripple CEO sits down with CoinDesk from Consensus Miami. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joins CoinDesk Live at Consensus 2026 in Miami with a wide-ranging conversation from the Bullish-Equiniti deal to Ripple's own institutional push. Plus, why he is not an XRP maxi and his stand on AI in the modern workforce. - Timestamps: 00:00 Brad Garlinghouse Joins CoinDesk Live at Consensus 2026 00:34 Bitcoin Above $80K and the Bullish-Equiniti Deal 01:21 Tokenization's "Magical Moment" 02:01 Hidden Road and XRP as Institutional Collateral 02:13 Coinbase Layoffs and Crypto's Speculation Problem 02:55 Why Ripple Sees AI as a Growth Accelerant, Not a Cut 03:57 AI Isn't the ‘Boogeyman' 05:06 How Ripple Uses AI Across Finance, Marketing, and Code 06:04 U.S. Crypto Market Structure 07:18 Ripple's Brand and the XRP Army 08:11 Why Tribalism Hurts Crypto: It's a Multi-Chain World 09:03 Ripple's Mission for XRP Adoption, Liquidity, and Trust - This interview was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Clarity just changed everything… and XRP was already ready for it. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Clarity Just Changed Everything (XRP) 1:49 Show Intro 2:00 What Just Got Unlocked for XRP 5:30 Flare Was Building While Everyone Waited 10:30 Why Most People Still Don't Get XRP 18:00 “XRP Cannot Be Cheap” – What Schwartz Meant 25:00 The Real Reason XRP Price Hasn't Moved 35:00 This Is Where Real Utility Starts 45:00 Speculation vs Reality (Big Shift Happening) 55:00 Stablecoins vs XRP (Critical Difference) 1:05:00 Why Institutions Aren't Chasing Price 1:15:00 XRP Isn't the Story… The System Is 1:25:00 Clarity Act Update (What Just Changed) 1:35:00 When Regulation Actually Hits 1:45:00 Global Power Shift (This Changes Finance) 1:55:00 UAE vs Iran (Why This Matters) 2:00:00 How This All Connects Back to XRP 2:08:00 Final Take: What Happens Next While most of the market has been focused on price, something much bigger has been happening behind the scenes—where infrastructure, liquidity, and regulation are now starting to align. In today's episode of On The Chain, we break down how XRP fits directly into this shift—from the evolution of Flare's FAssets system to new developments around the Clarity Act, and key insights from David Schwartz and Brad Garlinghouse. This isn't speculation. This is about what's already been built—and what happens when the system finally gets the signal to move. We cover: What the Clarity Act could unlock for crypto and digital assets How Flare is building non-custodial rails for XRP liquidity Why XRP “can't be cheap” and what that really means How institutions may already be positioning behind the scenes Why global financial shifts are accelerating the need for new infrastructure If you're only watching price, you're missing the bigger picture.

XRP has just entered the U.S. banking system—and it's happening while parts of crypto are starting to break. While most of the market is focused on price, major structural changes are unfolding behind the scenes. On one side, complex crypto systems are exposing real vulnerabilities. On the other, institutions are moving toward infrastructure that can actually scale. In this episode, we break down what's really happening: • SoFi adding XRP deposits inside a U.S. banking environment • What the recent rsETH exploit reveals about cross-chain risk • Why Ripple is doubling down on custody and institutional infrastructure • The growing recognition of Brad Garlinghouse and what it signals for the future of digital assets Individually, these may seem like separate developments—but together, they point to something much bigger:

Crypto optimism surges as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse signals a deal under the CLARITY Act is imminent. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Guest: Adam Minehardt, Chainlink Head of Public PolicyFollow on X ➜ https://x.com/adam_minehardt00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:50 One year anniversary01:30 Patrick March 1st 02:00 Brad puts pressure on banks to accept deal03:30 Why did odds explode today?05:15 Why is it taking so long?06:30 Was having a March 1st deadline a fail?08:30 Who told OCC to put this out?10:15 Admission it was him?12:20 Formal pushback to OCC?15:00 Hoskinson: Nobody is representing Retail investors17:30 Did Iran war kill CLARITY?18:50 Will Iranian outflow flight be seen as a positive21:10 LIGHTNING ROUND28:10 Outro#XRP #Crypto #cryptocurrency ~CLARITY Deadline Fail

Crypto News: Soil launches RLUSD yield protocol on XRP Ledger. Societe Generale launches EUR CoinVertible on the XRPL. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse: 80% Chance the CLARITY Act Clears Congress by April!. White House urges bankers to allow for limited stablecoin rewards to advance the Bitcoin and crypto market structure legislation.Brought to you by

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts an 80% chance the CLARITY Act will clear Congress by the end of April, marking a potential turning point for U.S. crypto regulation. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Miller Whitehouse-Levine - Founder & CEO of Solana Policy InstituteSolana Policy Institute website ➜ https://www.solanapolicyinstitute.org/00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:50 Bernie Moreno defends Stablecoin Yields03:10 CLARITY Act Odds skyrockets04:50 Will Trump publicly back stablecoin yields?05:50 Another bank vs crypto meeting07:00 Banks pretending to compromise?08:30 March 1st10:00 DeFi affected if banks win on banning yields?12:00 Synthetic tokens on solana forced to KYC?15:30 Will SEC target Pre-stocks?18:45 States attempt to ban prediction markets?20:15 What matters will pertain to Solana?22:30 Credit card routing24:40 LIGHTNING ROUND#Crypto #Solana #Ethereum~CLARITY Act Odds Skyrocket!

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse and DC insiders say the bill might recover if banks and Coinbase strike a deal to ban stablecoin yields.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research & Portfolio Manager, VanEckVanEck NODE ETF more info➜ https://bit.ly/VanEckETFNODE00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:50 Grayscale backs Coinbase01:20 Patrick Witt threatens Coinbase 02:00 Brian Armstrong vs White House?03:45 BitGo supports Coinbase: Where does VanEck stand?05:40 Odds CLARITY passes?06:45 Ripple betrays Coinbase in front of Banks (WEF)08:00 Are any bankers willing to concede?10:00 David Sachs SELL OUT statement on CNBC13:00 Securitize vs Coinbase15:15 Securitize wants to ban permissionless stock trading?15:45 Who benefits from anti-bank bill? 18:00 Does macro even matter anymore for crypto?21:30 Thoughts on BitMine vote passing?23:30 Do you think this is a play for Youtube?25:30 LIGHTNING ROUND28:30 Outro#XRP #bitcoin #Ethereum~Ripple Sides With Banks!?

Ripple's future and the state of crypto with CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr at Ripple Swell to discuss the firm's massive $500 million investment from financial leaders like Citadel and Fortress, signaling a major shift as traditional finance "leans in." He explains how recent US legislative clarity is fundamentally changing the regulatory conversation and easing the industry's years-long struggle. Plus, he details Ripple's growth strategy, including the acquisition of Ripple Prime, and offers his outlook on the future of crypto investing. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr.

Ripple Prime Is Live! XRP is Everything | CZ Pardoned by Trump Ripple just went full Wall Street. Hidden Road → Ripple Prime is official — making Ripple the first crypto company to own and operate a global, multi-asset prime broker. Brad Garlinghouse says XRP is at the center of everything Ripple builds — and this move proves it. At the same time, CZ is officially pardoned by President Trump, shocking the establishment and reigniting the crypto freedom narrative. Plus: the White House ballroom controversy, digital ID expansion in the UK, and how all of this ties into global control and financial sovereignty. *** SUPPORT ON THE CHAIN GRAB A BADASS YETIS COFFEE – Fuel your crypto grind! ☕ Visit: otc.one/BadassYetisBrew MINT YOUR BADASS YETIS NFT – Own a piece of the legend! Visit: otc.one/mint OTC MERCH IS HERE! – Represent the community in style! Visit: onthechain.shop BUY US A COFFEE – Help keep the content flowing! Visit: otc.one/buy-us-a-coffee JOIN THE CHANNEL – Get exclusive perks & behind-the-scenes content! Visit: otc.one/join ********** ON THE CHAIN – CONNECT WITH US! Listen to the OTC Podcast – Never miss an update! Visit: otc.one/podcast Visit Our Website – The home of crypto insights! Visit: onthechain.io Follow OTC on Twitter – Stay updated in real time! Visit: otc.one/otc Join the OTC Community on Twitter – Be part of the discussion! Visit: twitter.com/i/communities/1599435678995062788 ********** FOLLOW THE OTC TEAM Follow Jeff on Twitter:

Ripple's Gamble | Wall Street in Panic: Crypto Demands Access Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse dropped bombs at DC Fintech 2025 — taking direct aim at the outdated systems protecting Wall Street and the Fed. Tonight we break it down: What Ripple's latest move means for crypto policy and innovation Why Fed master accounts could redefine the balance of power between banks and blockchain How Wall Street is reacting to the growing pressure for open access And what comes next as crypto demands its rightful place in global finance This isn't theory anymore — this is the future unfolding in real time.

JPMorgan is pausing the resumption of banking services to crypto exchange Gemini and will soon target other crypto apps that threaten it's business. Meanwhile, Bank lobby's are now targeting Ripple's application for a banking license.. but they can only delay the inevitable.~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnuphold00:00 Intro00:17 Sponsor: Uphold00:44 Banks threaten crypto apps with fees01:12 Gemini bank connection halted by JP Morgan!02:24 Wire Transfer Fees02:50 Robinhood Banking coming03:25 Crypto Banking licenses04:00 Comptroller now accepting crypto04:22 JP Morgan "Deposit Token"04:30 Deposit Tokens vs Stablecoins04:55 Jamie Dimon secretly hates stablecoins06:00 Citi stablecoin is a lie06:15 Jamie Dimon gaslighting customers07:10 Citi says the quiet part out loud08:15 Brad saw the future09:10 Brad Garlinghouse roasts JPM Coin10:34 RLUSD APY10:55 RLUSD climbing11:10 Aave XRPL integration coming11:31 Charles Hoskinson: Why DeFi will pump Dino Coins12:25 Chokepoint 3.013:18 BPI = Bank Avengers14:55 Ripple Banking Countdown15:20 Outro#Crypto #XRP #XRPnews~JP Morgan vs Ripple!

XRP: Ready to Explode? | Ripple's $1.25B DeFi Play Could Unlock Trillions Ripple's massive move — acquiring prime broker Hidden Road in a $1.25B deal that could reshape institutional crypto forever. Brad Garlinghouse breaks it down in “Crypto in One Minute,” but here's what the XRP Army really needs to know: this isn't just another acquisition — it's a DeFi power play that could unlock trillions in trade volume, transform TradFi clearing, and position XRP and RLUSD at the heart of institutional adoption. ✅ Ripple's global prime brokerage strategy ✅ How XRP + RLUSD enable cross-margining ✅ Doppler's new RLUSD use case ✅ XRP charts: 21 EMA and bullish crossover incoming ✅ 39% of U.S. crypto holders already spending crypto ✅ FireAid scandal – $100M missing? ✅ Trump, Nvidia, Powell & the AI race

XRP (XRP-USD) is trading near a critical resistance zone as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse addressed U.S. lawmakers this week, renewing focus on digital asset regulation and the role of blockchain in global finance.~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnuphold00:00 intro00:15 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:39 Brad Garlinghouse Senate Testimony01:11 Elizabeth Warren wants to ban tokenized stocks01:55 Chainalysis vs Elizabeth Warren FUD02:54 Elizabeth Runs Away03:07 Timmothy Massad = Gensler 2.003:45 Gensler PTSD04:11 Wack Job invited by Elizabeth05:20 Wack Job vs Congress06:01 Bush Ethics Council!? 06:38 Brad & Moreno vs Gensler 2.008:22 Unintended Consequences?08:39 Ripple x BNY Mellon09:11 CNBC: Brad on Bank License10:15 Ethereum Admits Ripple is Banking King11:20 Axelar EVM Launch11:36 XRP on Uniswap Coming11:58 Lending Coming to XRPL12:25 Dormant XRP Potential13:05 Lending Beta Coming13:26 Coinbase Panics13:43 XRP Chart Climbing14:02 outro#XRP #Crypto #bitcoin~XRP vs Elizabeth Warren!

Brad Garlinghouse Grills Congress | Web3 Hearing Turns Into Political Circus In this episode of On The Chain, Brad Garlinghouse just took the hot seat in front of the Senate — and things got heated fast. Ripple's CEO didn't hold back, calling out the lack of clarity in U.S. digital asset policy, while Senators clapped back with some fiery words of their own. We'll unpack the full Senate hearing on “From Wall Street to Web3,” the explosive lawsuit filed by John Deaton against Linqto's founder, and some big updates from Ripple — including their new stablecoin now live on Transak.å Crypto, Congress, lawsuits, and memes.

In another leadership change, Apple's COO and presumed Tim Cook successor Jeff Williams has announced his retirement. CNBC's Steve Kovach discusses Apple's recent turnover and its strategy to rise to investor and innovator expectations in the AI race. Ripple has selected BNY to be custodian of its stablecoin; CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains his vision for crypto and institutional finance ahead of his testimony in crypto hearings on Capitol Hill. Plus, Philadelphia has ended the worker strike that left garbage pickup stalled, two Squawk Box guests (both named Kevin) may be vying for top spot at the Federal Reserve, and President Trump is threatening more tariffs on pharmaceutical companies.   Brad Garlinghouse - 13:41Steve Kovach - 21:29 In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkMelissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBCKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

House Committee on Financial Services and House Leadership announced that the week of July 14th will be “Crypto Week.” The House of Representatives looks forward to considering the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the Senate's GENIUS Act as part of Congress' efforts to make America the crypto capital of the world.Guest: Ron Hammond - Head of Policy and Advocacy at WintermuteWintermute website ➜ https://bit.ly/WintermuteCryptoFollow Ron on Twitter ➜ https://x.com/RonwHammond00:00 intro00:15 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:37 Ron Hammond01:02 Blockchain Association Odds01:25 Crypto Legislation Odds04:00 Postponed Hearing05:15 Robinhood Tokenized Equities06:32 UK & US Lobbyists Unite09:08 Brad Garlinghouse vs Elizabeth Warren12:12 Crypto Week Incoming13:48 Data Privacy & Congress15:57 TikTok Deal Next Week16:58 New TikTok App September 5th18:44 Crypto Capital of The World20:23 outroCrypto #XRP #Bitcoin~D.C. "Crypto Week" Coming!

Crypto News: Bitcoin and XRP charts look bullish. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will testify before the senate on Wednesday. Detroit Pistons will use Avalanche Avax.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Bank with Ripple, XRP Currency? | GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act | Elon's New Political Bombshell In this episode of On The Chain, Jeff and Chip break down the explosive developments shaking up the crypto world. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is heading to Washington, and the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts could reshape the future of digital asset regulation. Meanwhile, Elon Musk stirs the pot with a bold political move. We're connecting the dots between crypto, Congress, and chaos — and asking the big question: Is XRP about to become the backbone of American finance?

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Celsius. FTX. Linqto. Same Story Again? Millions Lost. Garlinghouse Responds? Welcome back to On The Chain — I'm Jeff here with co-host Chip, and today we're diving into one of the most explosive stories to shake the crypto space in a long time. From Celsius… to FTX… and now Linqto. Retail investors once again find themselves holding the bag — and this time, it's not just the platforms in question, but the silence from influencers that's raising eyebrows. Brad Garlinghouse has responded. John Deaton is calling it a ‘complete cluster.' And Jungle, Crypto Eri, and others are sounding the alarm. We're breaking down exactly what happened, how much was lost, who's speaking up — and who's gone quiet. Stay tuned. This is bigger than just one platform — this is about trust, responsibility, and the future of investing in crypto.

Crypto News: Lots of drama raises for Trump and crypto as a Trump Wallet is launched for the memecoin. Truth Social files for a Bitcoin ETF. Brad Garlinghouse says Ripple never made a bid to acquire Circle. Show Sponsor -

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Ripple eyes an XRP ETF launch by year-end.Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts an XRP ETF launch by year-end and XRP to be added to the U.S. digital asset stockpile. Meanwhile, Wall Street is anticipating a pair of Solana futures ETFs and Kraken is reportedly close to a $1.5B deal to qcuire futures trading platform Ninja Trader. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts “CoinDesk Daily."-Friends, DeFi is having a moment — Uniswap Labs' web app and wallet connect you to the excitement. Swapping and bridging are simple, low cost, and lightning fast across 13 chains, including Base, Arbitrum and Unichain, the new Layer 2 network designed for DeFi.Thanks to deep liquidity on Uniswap Protocols, you get minimal price impact on every trade, now with even greater efficiency through Uniswap v4.Swap, send, on-ramp, off-ramp, and bridge into a bright future — get started at uniswap.org.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse discusses the US Securities and Exchange Commission case against the crypto company has ended, the latest of several enforcement actions that have been abandoned during the early weeks of President Donald Trump’s administration. “This provides a lot of certainty for Ripple,” Garlinghouse said in an interview Wednesday on Bloomberg Television. He estimated that the San Francisco-based blockchain infrastructure company has spent more than $150 million to defend itself. Garlinghouse spoke with Bloomberg's Sonali Basak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week's news roundup, a new Bitcoin-related ETF emerges, plus a breakdown of DeepSeek. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Colin and Matt are back for this week's news roundup. They touch on Hive's $85 million, 200 MW acquisition of a Yguazu, Paraguay bitcoin mine from Bitfarms. Plus, Grayscale launches a bitcoin miner ETF, a home-mining device wins a $330,000 bitcoin block for charity, and why the market freaked out over DeepSeek this week. And for this week's cry corner, why you shouldn't trust Brad Garlinghouse's call for crypto unity. Timestamps:00:00 Start02:57 Difficulty report18:28 Grayscale miner ETF33:26 Hashrate Fundraiser Mines Block37:28 DeepSeek43:36 Cry corner: Ripple CEO Very SadPublished twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Colin and Matt are back for this week's news roundup. They touch on Hive's $85 million, 200 MW acquisition of a Yguazu, Paraguay bitcoin mine from Bitfarms. Plus, Grayscale launches a bitcoin miner ETF, a home-mining device wins a $330,000 bitcoin block for charity, and why the market freaked out over DeepSeek this week. And for this week's cry corner, why you shouldn't trust Brad Garlinghouse's call for crypto unity.  Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:57 Difficulty report 18:28 Grayscale miner ETF 33:26 Hashrate Fundraiser Mines Block 37:28 DeepSeek 43:36 Cry corner: Ripple CEO Very Sad Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry, including analysts' interpretation of bitcoin's recent selloff triggered by DeepSeek.Bitcoin selloff fears triggered by China's AI start-up DeepSeek are a buying opportunity, say analysts. Plus, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is advocating for a digital asset reserve with multiple cryptocurrencies, while Arizona advances a bill for a strategic bitcoin reserve. CoinDesk's Christine Lee has the top headlines on "CoinDesk Daily."-From our sponsor: In Chinese, belief means trust. For 10 years, Consensus has united those who believe in building a new internet where everyone has value. Join us at Consensus Hong Kong February 18 - 20, 2025 where belief becomes real. Connect with global leaders, innovators, and investors shaping the future of Web3, and experience the power of collaboration at the industry's most influential event. Register now: https://go.coindesk.com/3BeigBq-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest: Emilie Choi, president & COO of CoinbaseAfter the collapse of FTX in 2022, “the whole industry was tarnished,” recalls Coinbase COO Emilie Choi. “Politicians came out criticizing crypto, saying it was a fraud.”But unlike FTX, Coinbase was a public company in the U.S. So when the SEC served it a Wells notice, announcing its intent to charge the company with violating securities laws, the executive team took an unusual step: They went on the offensive, publicly calling BS on the agency.“Well-regarded CEOs from TradFi, they were like, ‘You don't do that,'” Emilie says. “'You don't antagonize your regulator.' ... It was a combination of chutzpah and maybe desperation that we were like, ‘We have to go tell our story, because if we don't, nobody else will.'”Chapters: (01:14) - Working with founder CEOs (04:12) - Mission first (07:16) - Reviewing candidates (09:48) - Unusual hiring (11:22) - Crypto after FTX (16:29) - Operation Choke Point 2.0 (19:19) - Grin and bear it (21:24) - Channeling negativity (24:21) - Going to war with the SEC (26:20) - Donald Trump and Gary Gensler (28:38) - Was it worth it? (31:19) - Shipping challenges (34:03) - OKRs and personal goals (36:41) - Brian Armstrong and structure (40:56) - The COO guidebook (43:30) - Removing bureaucracy (46:50) - Investing in crypto (49:41) - After Coinbase (53:03) - Constantly on (54:53) - Favorite interview questions (56:28) - Who Coinbase is hiring (58:28) - Standing for something Mentioned in this episode: Google Chat, executive coaches, Mark Zuckerberg, LinkedIn, Jeff Weiner, speed reading, Warner Bros., Elizabeth Warren, Sam Bankman-Fried, Wells notices, Paul Grewal, Chris Lehane, Airbnb, OpenAI, FOIA requests, Balaji Srinivasan, Dan Romero, Kevin Scott, Microsoft, Patrick McHenry, Ritchie Torres, Fairshake PAC, A16z, Ripple, Stand With Crypto, Dogecoin, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Paul Ryan, Faryar Shirzad, Kara Calvert, Elon Musk, Earn.com, Ben Horowitz, Bain Capital Ventures, Claire Hughes Johnson and Scaling People, Directly Responsible Individuals, Fidelity, BlackRock, Yahoo!, Stewart Butterfield, Brad Garlinghouse, Alibaba, Flickr, cognitive tests, and Loom.Links:Connect with EmilieTwitterLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Crypto News: Ripple leverages Chainlink for RLUSD Stablecoin, Ripple's Monica Long says XRP ETF coming soon, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse meets with Donald Trump.Show Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Digital payment network Ripple's long-awaited RLUSD stablecoin has finally been approved by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) after months of review. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the launch of RLUSD in a post on X on Dec. 10, stating that exchange and partner listings for the stablecoin would be available soon with it's launch partners including Uphold.Guest: Nancy Beaton | President Uphold U.S. -  CRO CMO Uphold GlobalUphold Website ➜ https://bit.ly/XRPUphold00:00 intro00:29 Uphold Never Delisted XRP01:21 $RLUSD Approved02:40 Launch Prediction03:21 Thousands of Trustlines Already Set03:50 Stablecoins on Uphold04:22 Why Choose $RLUSD?05:03 Tether Delisted on Dec 13th06:38 Will Uphold Favor $RLUSD?07:42 Loyalty Rewards09:56 Cash vs Stablecoin Yields11:20 USDC on Binance11:39 Uphold Features14:01 Topper Buying & Selling15:35 XRP Meme Coins on Uphold16:35 Uphold Licenses18:39 Uphold vs Coinbase & Robinhood?20:29 Bull-Run App Crashes Coming?23:10 Stablecoin Withdrawal Fees24:24 Uphold Credit Card?26:09 Payroll Services28:02 outro#XRP #Crypto #Ethereum~$RLUSD Approved!

The 60 Minutes report with journalist Margaret Brennan covered Ripple's role in funding the political action committee Fairshake. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs, took to social media to say certain information was “shockingly left out” of a 60 Minutes' segment covering crypto's role in the 2024 United States elections.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 Intro00:08 Sponsor iTrust Capital00:46 Key macro events this week01:43 XRP on 60 Minutes04:42 Potential top? Buy the dip?05:50 Amazon should invest 5% in BTC07:21 Bitcoin ETFs making history08:41 Mark Yusko: 4-year cycle vs super cycle11:58 Ethereum ATH next week?13:30 13:50 Solana NFTS Exploding14:43 Outro#XRP #Crypto #Bitcoin~60 Minutes Interview Crashes Crypto️‍

In this explosive episode we break down XRP Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse's controversial appearance on 60 Minutes and what critics are calling an epic fail. Did the SEC's alleged lies add fuel to the fire? As the crypto market faces another downturn, we explore the fallout, the implications for Ripple and the broader crypto landscape, and what might come next. Support the show Follow Passive Income Network for more episodes!

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NYPD shares photos of someone they believe may be the shooter who killed United HealthCare's CEO. A source says they believe the shooter took a bus to New York 10 days before the crime. That bus began its journey in Atlanta, but it's not clear where the suspect got on.While the motive for the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder remains unknown, online reactions reveal deep frustrations with the health insurance industry, including from doctors.This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan looks at the crypto industry's massive spending on the election -- and what it hopes to gain during president-elect Trump's second term. She spoke with Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of a crypto company called Ripple, who says Congress needs to create new rules for crypto currencies.A new champion of the NCAA's Big 10 Football Conference will be crowned Saturday night in a high-stakes matchup between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Oregon Ducks - airing on CBS. Aaron Taylor, college football analyst for CBS Sports, joins "CBS Mornings" from inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis - where the game will be held - for a preview of the action.Popstar Taylor Swift's global tour is coming to a close with a final three shows in Vancouver this weekend. The Eras Tour started more than a year and a half ago in Glendale, Arizona and has been smashing records - boosting economies and uniting singing Swifties ever since.As1one is the first Palestinian and Israeli male pop group. The day after they landed in Los Angeles to record their debut album, the October 7th attack in Israel happened. The boys are determined to stick together through thick and thin. They have grown as a band and individuals after dealing with the death of friends/family/culture during the war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Christine Lee breaks down the news in the crypto industry from BlackRock buying more MicroStrategy stocks to Citigroup debanking Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.Bitcoin is back above $67,000 as the Fed latest Beige Book survey of economic conditions hinted at further rate reductions in the coming months. Plus, BlackRock buys more MicroStrategy shares and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shares how he was debanked by Citigroup. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee, Jennifer Sanasie, Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto News: Trading giant Don Wilson thinks SEC Chair Gary Gensler's refusal to set cryptocurrency rules is purposeful. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse endorses John Deaton. Bitcoin miners launch ad campaign in swing states to boost crypto-friendly candidates.Show Sponsor - Constellation Network.- https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/hydef-2024/registration- https://stardust-collective.org/HyDef-Conference

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says an XRP ETF is "nevitable" from the DC Fintech Week conference in Washington. He speaks with hosts Sonali Basak and Tim Stenovec.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I interviewed Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse at the Swell conference.Topics: - RLUSD Stablecoin - Stablecoin Regulations in the US & EU- XRP ETF filings - Will the SEC Block the XRP ETFs - Will Ripple IPO in 2025? - Crypto Regulations - Crypto market Outlook Show Sponsor -

This Day in Legal History: Formal Immigration Quotas EndOn October 3, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Immigration and Nationality Act into law, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. This legislation, also known as the Hart-Celler Act, abolished the national origins quota system that had been in place since 1924, which favored European immigrants and limited others. Johnson, during a ceremony at the Statue of Liberty, called the old system "un-American" and discriminatory. The new law established a more equitable process, allowing a set number of immigrants from each country with no preference based on nationality.The Act also prioritized family reunification and skilled labor, changing the face of American immigration by allowing greater numbers of immigrants from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Though the total cap on immigration was still in place, the changes sparked a demographic transformation that led to the multicultural U.S. society seen today. This law was part of Johnson's broader Great Society program, aimed at promoting civil rights and social reforms. Despite fears at the time that it would open the floodgates for immigration, the Act is now regarded as a key milestone in modernizing U.S. immigration policy.On November 5, 2024, eight U.S. states will vote on constitutional amendments to ban noncitizens from voting, even though it is already illegal. These states include key swing states North Carolina and Wisconsin, as well as Republican strongholds like Idaho, Iowa, and South Carolina. Supporters of the measures argue they address concerns over illegal immigration and the integrity of U.S. elections. Critics, however, view this as part of a broader effort by Donald Trump and his allies to undermine confidence in the electoral process. They fear it could be used to challenge the results if Trump loses the presidential election.While some localities allow legal noncitizens to vote in municipal elections, noncitizen voting in federal elections remains illegal. Independent studies and election officials from both parties confirm that noncitizen voting is rare. Nonetheless, Trump's repeated claims of widespread illegal voting, especially from immigrants, have fueled distrust among his supporters, despite a lack of evidence. These ballot measures follow ongoing lawsuits and legislative attempts by Republicans to tighten voter registration rules.Eight US states to vote on amendments to ban noncitizen voters | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court will address several key employment law issues in its upcoming term. One significant case, Williams v. Washington, questions whether workers must exhaust state administrative remedies before filing federal civil rights claims in state court. Another case, Lackey v. Stinnie, will explore whether securing a preliminary injunction in civil rights litigation qualifies a plaintiff as a "prevailing party" entitled to attorney's fees.In Medical Marijuana Inc. v. Horn, the justices will consider if a truck driver can use the RICO Act to sue a CBD manufacturer whose mislabeled product allegedly caused him to fail a drug test and lose his job. This case hinges on whether job loss qualifies as an economic injury under RICO.Additionally, the Court will evaluate the burden employers must meet when proving workers are exempt from federal overtime requirements in EMD Sales Inc. v. Carrera U.S.. The case could affect how easily employees can claim overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.Lastly, Stanley v. City of Sanford will clarify whether the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects former employees against discrimination in post-employment policies. This decision could impact how employers handle benefits for disabled ex-workers.Justices to Hear Cases on Drug Tests and Ex-Worker ADA RightsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appealed a court ruling that ordered Ripple Labs Inc. to pay a $125 million civil penalty for improperly selling its XRP token, far less than the $2 billion the SEC initially sought. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, accused Ripple of illegally raising funds by selling XRP without registering it as a security. The case is significant for the cryptocurrency industry, as it could shape the SEC's authority over digital assets.In a 2023 ruling, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres determined that XRP sales to institutional investors were subject to securities laws, but those to retail investors were not, a decision seen as a win for Ripple and the broader crypto sector. While the SEC sought nearly $2 billion in penalties and disgorgements, Torres only imposed the smaller civil penalty. Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, criticized the SEC's persistence in the case, claiming it harmed the agency's reputation and did not protect investors.The SEC, however, maintains that the decision contradicts long-standing Supreme Court precedent and securities law, prompting its appeal.SEC Appeals $125 Million Judgment in Ripple Labs XRP Lawsuit (1)Prosecutors have argued that Donald Trump should stand trial for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, emphasizing that his actions were those of a private citizen, not protected by presidential immunity. A newly unsealed court brief details Trump's pressure on former Vice President Mike Pence to intervene in the certification of Joe Biden's victory. The filing also recounts how Trump dismissed concerns for Pence's safety during the Capitol riot with a remark of "So what?" when informed that Pence was in danger.The filing reveals prosecutors' intention to use swing-state officials, iPhone data, and private conversations to demonstrate Trump's knowledge that his fraud claims were false. They contend Trump continued to pursue election interference despite being informed by close advisors, including Pence, that his claims were baseless. Additionally, the government will argue that Trump, as a candidate, pressed state officials to reject Biden's win, despite having no official role in the electoral process.Trump's defense has focused on his communications with Pence, suggesting these might be protected by presidential immunity. However, the prosecution asserts that Trump's conduct, including his pressure on Pence, was part of a private scheme, not covered by immunity guidelines.Trump Said ‘So What' When Told of Pence Peril on Jan. 6, US Says This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from Donald Trump's crypto project to Ripple Labs' upcoming stablecoin."CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, including details on an upcoming cryptocurrency project that Donald Trump and his sons have promoted for weeks. Plus, JPMorgan's new report says bitcoin mining profitability is at a record low and Ripple Labs chief executive Brad Garlinghouse teases upcoming Ripple USD stablecoin.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin is up slightly at $66,945 Eth is up slightly at $3,501 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $594 Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says he expects the SEC to settle soon. Fractal ID says breach affected around 6k users. BitForex will soon re-open for withdrawals. Etherfuse raises $3M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In crypto news today BlackRock's ETF crosses $20 billion in AUM as Bitcoin crosses $65,000 again. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse talks crypto and politics as Ripple donates to John Deaton who is running Elizabeth Warren. Uniswap launches browser extension.

In crypto news today Biden campaign ramps up crypto industry outreach in surprising tone 'shift'. SEC told spot Ethereum ETF issuers to get first round of draft S-1 forms in by Friday. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse foresees XRP, Solana, Cardano ETFs.

Today's conversation is with the legendary Executive & Crypto pioneer, Brad Garlinghouse. Brad is currently the CEO of Ripple, a leading blockchain based payment solutions company with a current market cap north of $26 Billion dollars. Prior to Ripple, Brad was the CEO of Hightail, President at AOL, and Sr. Executive at Yahoo. In this conversation, we really dive into his turbulent story leading Ripple through lawsuits into success. We talk about how to build a World Class team and company culture, the importance of taking risks, as well as Brad's predictions for the crypto market in the future.

This from Forbes: The bitcoin price has topped $70,000 per bitcoin, pushing the wider crypto market back toward its peak of $3 trillion that XRP developer Ripple's chief executive Brad Garlinghouse thinks could double this year. Now, as bitcoin hurtles toward its next halving supply cut, a leak has revealed China could be poised to permit people to buy into bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong. China has long forbid, Bitcoin investment. Now it is poised to reverse course. The question is why? The organization aimed at taking down the Chinese Communist Party, The New Federal State of China, has some thoughts on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In crypto news today Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Stuart Alderoty were spotted at NY courthouse in a scheduled hearing with the SEC which has XRP case settlement rumors swirling. Custodia takes loss in Fed lawsuit.✅ Sponsor - VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/