Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, just broke the internet with an announcement of his wedding over the weekend.
The announcement highlighted a personal milestone for the longtime executive who has guided Ripple through years of high-stakes litigation and rapid expansion.
I feel so lucky for so many reasons — and marrying Tara this past weekend takes the cake! This next chapter of life is so much sweeter with you. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TzQL3X2YEP
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) September 22, 2025
XRP Army Celebrates
The cryptocurrency community responded immediately to Garlinghouse’s wedding announcement. Many congratulated him and his wife, Tara, while noting how he had endured intense public scrutiny and legal pressure.
Cryptoinsightuk, a well-known analyst, pointed out that “you can go through such tough times with the SEC digging into your life” and still reach positive milestones.
Another commenter joked about whether the wedding was paid for in XRP, connecting the news to the digital asset Garlinghouse has championed over the years. Several responses attempted to tie the announcement to XRP, with one commenter linking the wedding date and Garlinghouse’s next birthday to a potential new all-time high for XRP.
Another commenter called on Garlinghouse to “pump” XRP’s price to cover the wedding costs. The CEO received congratulations from many across the crypto space, including Cardano creator Charles Hoskinson, and prominent XRP community figures and crypto experts like EGRAG CRYPTO, Crypto Eri, WrathofKahneman, and more.
Garlinghouse’s Remarkable Leadership
Garlinghouse has led Ripple since 2016, steering the company through one of the most prominent enforcement actions in the digital asset industry. Ripple faced a high-profile lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Under his leadership, Ripple mounted a sustained legal defense and achieved several favorable rulings, culminating in the conclusion of the case and clarity for XRP’s regulatory standing. The end of the SEC dispute marked a turning point for Ripple. Garlinghouse played a central role in maintaining investor and partner confidence during this period.
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The company’s operations have also expanded significantly under Garlinghouse, with broader adoption of blockchain-based payment systems, partnerships across global payment corridors, and growing institutional use of its technology.
A New Phase for XRP and Ripple CEO
Garlinghouse’s announcement arrives at a time when Ripple seeks to consolidate its global presence and push XRP to the forefront of the global payment system. The company has continued investing in payment infrastructure, on-demand liquidity services, and new partnerships.
Garlinghouse’s post generated widespread attention in the cryptocurrency space. The XRP community rejoices with the CEO, hoping for the next steps for XRP after this major milestone.
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