'XRP Is The North Star,' Says Ripple CEO After $4B In Acquisitions In 2025

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company might pursue acquisitions in the second half of 2026 after spending $4 billion on M&A last year, even as XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) remains 60% below its peak. The M&A Strategy Garlinghouse told an online XRP Community Day event that 2026 will focus on integration rather than new deals according to The Block. “I don’t think you should expect any other big acquisitions ...