Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Announces 80% of Hiring Efforts to Focus Outside the U.S.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announces plans to focus 80% of the company's hiring efforts outside the United States this year. Find out why Ripple is expanding its hiring in markets like Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.K., and Dubai.
Posted 10 months ago in Blockchain
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed in a recent Bloomberg interview that the company plans to focus 80% of its hiring efforts outside of the U.S. this year. This decision is set against the backdrop of an ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Focusing on hiring outside the U.S., Garlinghouse explained that the majority of the company's hiring this year will occur in markets like Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.K., and Dubai. 'It's super frustrating that you see markets like we have here in Singapore... where governments are partnering with the industry, providing clear rules, and you're seeing growth. That's why Ripple is hiring there,' he stated.
The strategy underscores the CEO's frustration with the current U.S. regulatory landscape, which is perceived to lack clarity and hamper innovation. The ongoing struggle with SEC Chair Gary Gensler has raised concerns. Despite a recent court ruling that Ripple-affiliated token XRP is not a security, the SEC has signaled it may appeal the decision. Garlinghouse expressed his exasperation with Gensler's reluctance to provide clear guidelines for the crypto industry. 'Gary Gensler is a hammer, and everything looks like a nail,' said Garlinghouse.
Additionally, Ripple has a pending acquisition of Fortress Trust, a crypto custodian service. The CEO of Fortress Trust recently revealed that hackers had compromised some customer funds. Ripple stepped in to make these customers whole again. 'I understand that Ripple has made those customers whole,' Garlinghouse said. This acquisition shows that despite regulatory battles, Ripple is determined to expand its product suite and customer base.
Last updated 9/13/2023, 2:40:50 AM
Related Articles
Coinbase Obtains Major Payment Institution License to Expand Operations in Singapore
Posted 9 months ago in Blockchain
Former FTX Customers and Investors to Testify Against Sam Bankman-Fried at Trial
Posted 9 months ago in Blockchain
Crypto and Blockchain Startups Secure Funding Despite Market Conditions
Posted 9 months ago in Blockchain
Tokenization: The Future of Securitization in the Financial Markets
Posted 9 months ago in Blockchain
News Letter
Subscribe to the CryptoCat.ai newsletter to stay updated with the latest cryptocurrency news, insightful articles, market trends, and more – delivered directly to your inbox!
Is email too old school? Well you can get your news directly on twitter just by following us
Follow Us