Ripple CEO’s Resurfaced Comments Spark XRP ETF Debate

A video clip from 2024 featuring Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse resurfaced in August 2025, reigniting the conversation about XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). During his remarks at DC Fintech Week, Garlinghouse discussed the rapid adoption of Bitcoin ETFs and highlighted the potential for similar products to include XRP. His statements revealed that several XRP ETF filings were already underway, with a strong expectation for these products to become more prevalent in the future.