ChainCatcher message: At an online event for the XRP community, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that XRP remains Ripple's "north star," and this year the company will focus primarily on business integration, with large acquisitions unlikely in the short term, though the possibility of reassessing merger and acquisition opportunities in the second half of 2026 cannot be ruled out. Garlinghouse noted that last year, Ripple invested approximately $4 billion into the crypto ecosystem through investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, including the $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road and the $1 billion acquisition of the treasury management platform GTreasury. Compared to the aggressive expansion in 2025, the company this year will focus more on integrating existing businesses and resources. He also indicated that future acquisitions will still center on strengthening the XRP ecosystem and real-world applications, but the overall pace will be more cautious.
Ripple CEO: XRP Remains Core Strategic Focus, M&A Reassessment Possible in Late 2026
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized XRP as the company’s core strategic focus during a recent on-chain news event. He outlined plans for business integration in 2026, with no major M&A activity expected in the near term. However, the firm may revisit acquisition opportunities in late 2026. Garlinghouse also highlighted Ripple’s $4 billion investment in ecosystem growth last year, including the $1.25 billion purchase of Hidden Road and the $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury.
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