Following a lengthy legal battle with the SEC, Ripple continues to expand its operations and grow through new partnerships and acquisitions. Whether the company will go public in the future remains a topic of discussion.
Will Ripple Go Public?
While uncertainty persists on this matter, the latest statements have come from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Speaking at the 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he was taking a neutral stance on the possibility of an IPO.
Garlinghouse, emphasizing that they have not yet made a definitive decision regarding an IPO, said that Ripple is happy to remain a privately held company. This is because the company is in a solid position and has a low need to raise funds through an IPO.
However, Garlinghouse’s use of the phrase “more neutral” regarding the IPO suggests that he is no longer definitively ruling out the possibility of Ripple going public.
Garlinghouse also noted that Ripple has conducted shareholder buybacks worth approximately $3 billion in the past two years and has recently made acquisitions worth approximately $2.5 billion.
Ripple CEO Monica Long stated earlier this year, “Ripple already has sufficient investment capacity for company growth, so there is no need for an IPO.”
September 15th Will Be Decisive for Clarity Act!
While Ripple’s CEO spoke about going public, Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty made noteworthy statements regarding the future of the critical US cryptocurrency law, the CLARITY Act.
Speaking at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2026, Ripple’s CLO stated that September 15th would be a critical turning point for the Clarity Act. According to Alderoty, the initial procedural vote in the Senate will determine whether the bill continues to advance in Congress.
Alderoty stated that there is still a viable path forward in Congress for the CLARITY Act, drawing attention to the Senate vote scheduled for September 15.
Alderoty stated that the bill requires 60 votes to be considered, and that they are awaiting progress on the legislation.
Even if the Law Isn’t Passed, Regulations Will Continue!
Alderoty said he expects the CLARITY Act to pass Congress, but argued that even if it doesn’t, crypto regulatory efforts in the US will not completely stop.
However, Alderoty added that regulations alone would not be sufficient and that the sector needed a permanent legal framework.
However, Alderoty also argues that the impact of the CLARITY Act not being enacted will not be limited to the cryptocurrency sector alone for the US. He points out that regulatory uncertainty could drive companies and investments out of the US, warning that the country could miss a significant opportunity in terms of employment, innovation, and economic activity.
*This is not investment advice.
