Ripple CEO: XRP remains a core strategic focus; mergers and acquisitions may resume in the second half of 2026

SmartContractAuditor · 2026-02-11T22:41:50+00:00

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated at the XRP community event that XRP remains the company's core, and in 2023, the focus will be on business integration. While future acquisition opportunities are not ruled out, there will be no large-scale acquisitions in the short term. Last year, the company invested approximately $4 billion, and future mergers and acquisitions will be more cautious, emphasizing strengthening the XRP ecosystem and applications.

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2026-02-11 22:41:50

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Odaily Planet Daily reports that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated during an online XRP community event that XRP remains Ripple’s “North Star.” The company will focus primarily on business integration this year, and large acquisitions are unlikely in the short term, but they do not rule out reassessing merger and acquisition opportunities in the second half of 2026.

Garlinghouse pointed out that Ripple invested approximately $4 billion into the crypto ecosystem last year through investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, including the $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road and the $1 billion purchase of the fund management platform GTreasury. Compared to the aggressive expansion planned for 2025, the company will focus more on integrating existing businesses and resources this year.

He also stated that future acquisitions will still revolve around strengthening the XRP ecosystem and practical applications, but the overall pace will be more cautious.

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