XRP John Deaton, an attorney for shareholders, praised Ripple’s resilience and long-term focus on overcoming regulatory pressures, saying it helped the company prosper. Deaton’s applause reaction Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s New Year’s message highlighted important milestones for the company.
How Ripple achieved a valuation of $40 billion
Notably, Deaton said that considering the company’s performance in 2025, even those who hate Ripple can’t help but recognize its significant accomplishments.
He believes Ripple’s ability to accomplish so much in 2025 remains admirable despite extensive regulatory pressures and challenges.
Ripple has been in a protracted legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for about five years. The case, which began in 2020, was ultimately concluded in 2025 with a $125 million fine, which the court upheld. XRPnon-security status. This decision was considered a major milestone in the digital asset field.
Despite these challenges, Ripple is currently valued at $40 billion.
Even those who hate @Ripple have to admit:
Surviving years of federal attacks, remaining focused on building the pipeline for the future of global finance, and succeeding with a $40 billion valuation and a worldwide licensing portfolio is legendary. https://t.co/ILLx3Y8hd1
— John E Diaton (@johnedeon1) January 10
Deaton argues that this feat can only be achieved by “legendary” companies. He hinted that other companies may also go bankrupt or cease operations as a result of the severe test passed in 2025.
The $40 billion valuation is the same as Ripple Prime and G Ministry of Finance And its global expansion.
Acquired in December 2025 for $1 billion, GTreasury aims to further transform cross-border payments. Ripple intends to use this to overcome challenges in the traditional banking system, such as liquidity backlogs, slow settlements, and high transaction costs.
Ripple’s utility-first strategy position XRP Towards institutional adoption
According to Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple will continue to focus on transforming its crypto-based products, including: XRP Ripple USD Stablecoin (RLUSD). He emphasized that Ripple is moving away from market hype and chasing cycles, and towards real-world practicality.
Interestingly, Garlinghouse recently UK electronic money institution license 2026 will be an even more remarkable year for the company. This is because Ripple currently has a very comprehensive license portfolio that allows it to provide regulated crypto infrastructure across the region.
Ripple executives Reese Merrick Merrick predicts that institutional adoption of the cryptocurrency sector is likely to increase in 2026. Merrick believes that as a result of rapid changes and supportive legislation like the GENIUS Act, cryptocurrencies are no longer an optional asset.
