Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Teases "Something Special" for XRP Holders Amid IPO Talk

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said on the Crypto In America podcast that XRP holders could get "something special" if Ripple eventually goes public, while stressing an IPO is "not a priority". XRP was trading at $1.42, after losing the $1.40 area and failing near $1.45, with support discussed around $1.35. The article also cites a Standard Chartered 2026 model at $2.80 and notes claims of Q1 2026 whale accumulation totaling 1.2 billion XRP.