In a closed-door session in Las Vegas, Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared insights with renowned financial expert Chris Brummer. The discussion highlighted Ripple’s strategic direction and the role of XRP in shaping the future of finance. Blockchain thought leader Brummer, who has extensive experience in financial regulation and tokenization, offered a detailed breakdown of Garlinghouse’s remarks. Notably, he confirmed that Ripple never pursued an acquisition of Circle, despite market speculation that they might offer $10 billion. While Garlinghouse didn’t explicitly disclose details of any exploratory engagement with Circle, the CEO made clear that no current plans exist for acquiring them. However, his comments left room for interpretation and implied a possibility of past exploratory discussions.