Ripple CEO Says Epstein File Release Shows ‘They Were Afraid Of Us’
A resurfaced clip from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s appearance at XRP Australia Sydney 2026 is drawing fresh attention after he linked Ripple’s early battles to material in the latest Epstein document release. The comment matters because it reframes Ripple’s long-running grievance in Washington and in crypto itself as something deeper than routine rivalry: a sign, […]
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