Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Refutes Allegations of Lobbying to Block Bitcoin Reserve, Supports Diversified Reserve

Rochard has labeled Ripple—known for its association with the XRP cryptocurrency—as the primary obstacle to establishing a Bitcoin-focused reserve.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has responded to allegations that his company is lobbying to block the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

The accusations were brought forward by Pierre Rochard, Vice President of mining giant Riot Platforms, who asserts that Ripple is working aggressively to derail such efforts.

Rochard has labeled Ripple—known for its association with the XRP cryptocurrency—as the primary obstacle to establishing a Bitcoin-focused reserve. He alleges that the blockchain firm employs lobbying tactics to undermine Bitcoin’s dominance.

However, Garlinghouse has refuted these claims on the X platform, stating that Ripple is not opposed to a strategic cryptocurrency reserve. Instead, he revealed that the company supports the concept of a diversified reserve comprising multiple digital assets.

While this aligns with Ripple’s broader ecosystem goals, it challenges the view of Bitcoin maximalists who champion BTC as the sole reserve asset, often equating it to digital gold.

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Adding to the discussion, Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, remarked that a strategic Bitcoin reserve is “pretty much confirmed.” He noted the swift developments in crypto and pointed to the growing institutional interest in digital assets.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a prominent crypto advocate, has fueled the momentum for a national cryptocurrency reserve.

She recently took the helm of the Senate subcommittee on digital assets, giving her more influence to advance pro-crypto legislation. A staunch supporter, she introduced the proposal for a one-million-unit Bitcoin reserve last year.

Despite criticism from skeptics, the initiative has garnered substantial attention and backing.

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Growing Odds of a Crypto Reserve

According to predictions from Polymarket, there is currently a 48% probability that a national cryptocurrency reserve will be created within the next three months.

Reports indicate that a working group is being established to explore the feasibility and structure of such a reserve, potentially including Bitcoin as its cornerstone.

While Bitcoin proponents rally behind a reserve anchored solely in BTC, Ripple’s advocacy for a multi-token approach introduces a competing narrative in the broader crypto ecosystem. The unfolding debate underscores the tension between differing visions for the future of digital assets as national reserves.

As crypto adoption accelerates, establishing a national cryptocurrency reserve—whether Bitcoin-exclusive or diversified—could mark a pivotal moment in financial history.

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