Brad Garlinghouse, the big boss at Ripple, is shaking things up once again! This time, he's calling out Bitcoin maximalism, labeling it as the “enemy of crypto progress.” Over the weekend, the crypto world was buzzing with debates about the U.S. potentially creating a digital asset reserve that includes more than just Bitcoin. And guess what? XRP was right in the spotlight!
Garlinghouse jumped into the fray, defending XRP's role and urging for a more united front in what he calls a “multichain world.” He took to social media, emphasizing that the crypto industry has a golden opportunity to achieve common goals if everyone stops the bickering and starts working together. After all, this isn’t a winner-takes-all game, right?
He’s always been a fan of a level playing field, not one where tokens duke it out. Garlinghouse even shared that he holds a diversified crypto portfolio, including BTC and ETH, besides XRP. He believes that if Uncle Sam sets up a digital asset reserve, it should be a true reflection of the entire crypto landscape, not just a one-coin show.
Garlinghouse isn't shy about saying that maximalism is losing its grip—and that's a good thing for crypto progress. However, his comments stirred the pot, particularly among Bitcoin enthusiasts who accused him of hypocrisy and corporate scheming.
Michelle Weekly, a staunch Bitcoin supporter, didn't hold back, accusing Garlinghouse of being the real enemy and alleging Ripple's backdoor lobbying against Bitcoin’s inclusion in U.S. reserves.
This debate is heating up as the U.S. considers forming a digital asset reserve. President Donald Trump recently signed an order to explore adding various cryptocurrencies to the national stockpile, sparking a showdown between Bitcoin fans and the rest of the crypto crowd.
Crypto voices like Messari’s Ryan Selkis and Strike’s Jack Maller are making noise too. Selkis slammed the idea of including coins like XRP and Solana, calling them “toxic” and vouching for Bitcoin as the sole representative. Maller took it a step further, claiming Bitcoin’s decentralized nature makes it the perfect candidate for a national reserve, unlike XRP, which he sees as too centralized and corporate.
So, the crypto community is divided, but one thing’s for sure—this digital asset reserve talk is far from over! Keep your eyes peeled, because the crypto drama is just getting started!
