Ripple News Today: Ripple Aims to Rewire the Entire Banking System, Says CEO at XRP Las Vegas 2025

Ripple is setting its sights on an ambitious transformation of global finance. Speaking at the highly anticipated XRP Las Vegas 2025 event, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse delivered a powerful message to the XRP community and the wider crypto space: Ripple plans to “rewire the entire banking system.”

This bold vision, echoed throughout his keynote address, marks a strategic evolution for the company—one that emphasizes long-term utility, collaboration, and systemic change rather than short-term market competition.

“We Underestimate How Big That Is”

Garlinghouse’s words envisioned a future where Ripple serves as a gateway to traditional financial institutions and blockchain technology. “We don’t appreciate how enormous that is and how profound that is,” he paraphrased Ripple CTO David Schwartz as saying, quoting him in his first phrasing. “It will all make sense when we take a look back in 10 or 20 years from now.”

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse states that Ripple is developing an ecosystem designed to transform the global banking system. Source: Nicole via X

The CEO explained that Ripple’s approach is not to bypass banks but to integrate into them. Ripple, through its lead product, On-Demand Liquidity (ODL), utilizes XRP to support cross-border payments without pre-funded accounts and intermediaries.

This project, he argues, is part of a larger effort to replace the “plumbing” of the global financial system with blockchain-based systems that can process faster, cheaper, and more open payments.

Ripple’s Institutional Momentum

Historical backing of Ripple’s goal of redefining world finance has validated this vision. The U.S. Faster Payment Council (FPC) recently included Ripple among the leaders to push instant, low-value, and low-cost payments. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley identified Ripple as a serious rival to SWIFT, the conventional network of over $5 trillion of daily transactions.

Institutional access to crypto is accelerating, as highlighted by the launch of XRP Futures and ETFs on major platforms, signaling a maturing market and growing adoption. Source: Ripple via X

Such recognition signals Ripple’s growing influence in the financial sector. As Garlinghouse noted, “We’re already seeing real change,” referencing expanding partnerships and growing interest in Ripple’s technology among global banks and fintechs.

These events are important because the XRP lawsuit against the SEC continues. Despite regulatory setbacks, Ripple has managed to remain focused, promoting XRP in real life as a utility token and not a speculative one.

Call for Unity in the Crypto Space

Perhaps the most defining moment of Garlinghouse’s speech was his appeal for unity across the cryptocurrency industry. “The Bitcoin community is not our enemy—they are not,” he said, directly addressing the long-standing XRP vs. Bitcoin rivalry. “Tech is not a zero-sum game. We’re going to grow the pie.”

Garlinghouse’s sentiments gesture towards a shift in thinking within the crypto space—one that calls for opportunity through collaboration, not isolation. He suggested that Ripple and Cardano could collaborate, further suggesting that bridge-building between chains could assist with industry-wide adoption.

XRP Lawsuit Update and Market Sentiment

While Ripple’s long-running legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains unresolved, the CEO’s forward-looking stance signals confidence in the company’s future. The XRP lawsuit update was not the focus of the Las Vegas event, but it loomed in the background as a factor that could shape Ripple’s roadmap.

XRP was trading at around $2.168, down 0.35% in the last 24 hours at press time. Source: XRP Liquid Index (XRPLX) via Brave New Coin

Despite this, XRP price predictions remain optimistic. Many analysts point to Ripple’s growing institutional use cases and global reach as key bullish factors. As the XRP SEC case approaches new stages, the market is watching closely for signals that could affect XRP value in both the short and long term.

The Road Ahead

Ripple’s ambition to rewire the entire banking system is more than a slogan—it’s a strategic blueprint. The company is not just trying to fix fragmented systems but aiming to reshape the very foundations of global finance. As Garlinghouse stated, this transformation won’t happen overnight, but it is already underway.

Whether through partnerships, cross-border payments, or potentially entering the stablecoin and tokenized asset space, Ripple’s moves indicate a company evolving far beyond its origins. And for the XRP community, that means the future is not only about winning an XRP SEC lawsuit—it’s about building something fundamentally better.

As Ripple marches forward, the message is clear: innovation, unity, and real-world utility are what will define the next era of blockchain.