Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse Highlights Circle IPO as a Sign of Stablecoin Regulatory Momentum
SINGAPORE — At the Apex 2025 summit, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse voiced strong confidence in stablecoins, pointing to Circle’s recent IPO as a key indicator of increasing investor enthusiasm and clearer regulatory pathways.
“The success of Circle’s IPO clearly demonstrates the growing interest in crypto from both retail investors and institutions alike,” Garlinghouse said. “The future of finance will be deeply intertwined with blockchain technology.”
Garlinghouse emphasized that U.S. regulatory developments are becoming more favorable, marking a shift from previous challenges. “We want well-defined regulations, not deregulation. Thankfully, progress is being made, turning what once were obstacles into supportive frameworks.”
He also referenced recent stablecoin legislation in Hong Kong and noted that South Korea’s government is actively working on new regulatory measures.
Garlinghouse refrained from discussing any potential merger or acquisition involving Ripple and Circle.
Apex 2025 runs through Thursday in Singapore.
