Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse has doubled down on his faith in XRP, sending a powerful message to the crypto community by revealing an XRP logo tattoo on his arm, a bold move that underscores his deep, long-term belief in the digital asset’s future.
The image of Garlinghouse’s tattoo, shared on X by crypto influencer Digital Asset Investor, went viral within hours. For many XRP supporters, it wasn’t just ink, it was a statement of unshakeable commitment from a Harvard M.B.A. graduate in his fifties who has stood at the helm during Ripple’s toughest battles.Garlinghouse’s cryptic two-word caption “1,000%” has since become a rallying cry for XRP supporters worldwide.
Ripple Closes Its Prolonged SEC Battle
The viral show of loyalty comes as Ripple officially wraps up its long-running legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After years of back-and-forth over whether institutional XRP sales were unregistered securities, Ripple has withdrawn its cross-appeal and confirmed it will comply with the court’s ruling.
Earlier this month, Judge Analisa Torres rejected a joint plea for an indicative ruling, effectively stalling the case. Rather than dragging out litigation, Ripple announced its intent to move forward, closing this legal chapter and refocusing on its core mission of building the Internet of Value.
XRPL Upgrade and ETF Buzz Fuel New Optimism
With the SEC fight behind it, Ripple has wasted no time accelerating the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem. In June alone, the XRPL saw daily active addresses spike more than 7x, reflecting stronger network use and increasing transaction volumes.
Adding to the momentum is growing speculation about a U.S.-approved XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). This follows Canada’s recent approval of three XRP ETFs, and analysts now put the odds of a U.S. launch at 95%, a development that could unlock massive liquidity and attract institutional money.
Ripple’s newly released XRPL version 2.5.0 has also strengthened its technical edge. The upgrade brings major throughput boosts, lower fees, and smart contract compatibility, making it more competitive against leading layer-1 blockchains like Ethereum and Solana. With enhanced interoperability, Ripple is positioning XRPL as not only a payments backbone but also a powerful dApp development hub for the next wave of blockchain innovation.
Ripple’s Vision: Internet of Value
Garlinghouse’s public statement emphasized that the company is ready to focus fully on building the Internet of Value, Ripple’s vision of seamless cross-border value transfer. With fresh regulatory clarity, new technical upgrades, and surging ecosystem activity, Ripple aims to re-establish XRP as a vital player in global finance.
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