Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s Net Worth Climbs to $10B After SEC Settlement

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…