#Ripple expects to reach a $1 billion revenue run rate by the end of 2026, excluding the value of XRP held on its balance sheet, according to CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Speaking on Fox Business, Garlinghouse said Ripple has continued to grow rapidly despite the lack of comprehensive U.S. crypto regulations. He noted that much of the company’s recent expansion has come from international markets.
“We expect to end this year with a billion-dollar revenue run rate, not including the XRP on our balance sheet,” Garlinghouse said. He added that demand for Ripple’s products remains strong across a wide range of customers.
Ripple Expands Despite U.S. Regulatory Challenges
Garlinghouse said clearer crypto regulations in the United States would create more opportunities for the industry. However, he stressed that Ripple has already achieved substantial growth outside the country.
He also pointed to a shift in sentiment among traditional financial institutions. According to Garlinghouse, even long-time crypto skeptic JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon now recognizes that stablecoins could play a major role in the future of payments.
Treasury Platform Becomes Key Growth Engine
When asked about Ripple’s next major growth area, Garlinghouse highlighted Ripple Treasury as one of the company’s fastest-growing businesses.
He described the platform as a “CFO’s dashboard” that gives multinational companies a unified view of bank accounts, currencies, and liquidity positions across different markets.
Garlinghouse said more corporate finance teams are exploring how to integrate stablecoins into treasury operations. This trend creates additional demand for RLUSD, Ripple’s stablecoin, as companies look to improve payments and liquidity management.
RLUSD Breaks Into Top Ten Stablecoins
Garlinghouse also highlighted the rapid growth of RLUSD. He said the stablecoin has already become one of the ten largest stablecoins about 18 months after launch.
Ripple remains optimistic about RLUSD’s growth prospects in 2026. The company expects rising demand for digital payments and tokenized financial services to support further adoption.
Ripple Prioritizes Integration Over New Deals
While there has been speculation about additional acquisitions, Garlinghouse said Ripple’s immediate focus is on integrating the companies it acquired last year.
Still, he acknowledged that consolidation across the crypto industry remains active. Ripple intends to stay opportunistic when attractive deals emerge.
“We have a very strong balance sheet, both in dollars, stablecoins, and XRP,” Garlinghouse said. He added that the company is well positioned to pursue future growth opportunities.
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