XRP gains momentum as Ripple CEO highlights legal victory and global payment network growth

At the XRP Las Vegas 2026 event, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse celebrated XRP's resurgence following a major legal win that clarified its regulatory status. The U.S. court ruled that XRP sales on public exchanges are not securities transactions, ending years of uncertainty and enabling Ripple to shift focus from legal defense to expanding its global financial infrastructure. Ripple now connects with over 13,000 banks and processes $12.5 trillion in payments, positioning XRP as a potential challenger to Ethereum and a growing force in global finance beyond traditional systems like SWIFT. This marks a significant turning point for XRP's market confidence and future growth prospects.