As the cryptocurrency industry reshapes global finance, few leaders have made as profound an impact as Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Labs. With an estimated net worth between $9 to $10 billion, largely driven by his 6.3% equity stake and significant XRP holdings, Garlinghouse has helped Ripple evolve from a blockchain startup into a powerhouse of fintech innovation.
He became a defining figure in crypto regulation, especially through Ripple’s high-stakes legal battle with the U.S. SEC, while also promoting Ripple’s vision for an “internet…