Ripple CEO Praises US Treasury Secretary as Major Crypto Deals Unfold

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse credited Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with supporting responsible U.S. crypto growth as Swell began. His remarks extended a history of endorsements as the conference featured new corporate treasury capabilities and financial partnerships. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain infrastructure company Ripple, praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the current administration on Oct. 27. In his comments on Bessent’s crypto leadership on X, Garlinghouse thanked the secretary for opening Swell with him as the company disclosed partnerships and highlighted its federal banking approval.