Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse's Girlfriend & The Year That Changed Everything

2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary for Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse—and it’s not just because he just married his girlfriend Tara Milsti in a star-studded ceremony on the French Riviera. The real game-changer came earlier this year when the SEC finally threw in the towel.

The Victory That Shook Crypto

Back in May, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a landmark settlement that put an end to its years-long battle with Ripple. For ages, regulators had been hammering Ripple, claiming the company was selling XRP tokens as unregistered securities. Garlinghouse didn’t mince words about the outcome—he called it a “resounding victory,” and honestly, he wasn’t overstating it. This wasn’t just a win for Ripple; it sent shockwaves through the entire crypto industry. Suddenly, there was clarity. Suddenly, there was hope. The crypto community took it as a signal to keep building, and Garlinghouse made sure everyone knew it.

Love, Luxury & Mediterranean Dreams

Fast forward to this past weekend, and Garlinghouse decided to celebrate life in full style. He tied the knot with his girlfriend, dietitian Tara Milsti, at the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the French Riviera. We’re talking thousands of roses, hydrangeas, chandelier-lit halls, and fourteen live musicians. Coldplay’s Chris Martin even took the stage to perform “Yellow” for their first dance. A-list guests like Nina Dobrev, Zac Efron, and Miles Teller were in attendance. The couple also threw in a white-themed pre-wedding party and finished with fireworks over the Mediterranean. With a net worth around $10 billion, Garlinghouse clearly wasn’t holding back.

“I feel so lucky for so many reasons — and marrying Tara this past weekend takes the cake,” he posted on X.

XRP’s Current Position

As for XRP itself, the token continues to navigate the market with its own rhythm. Currently trading at $2.06, it’s down 3.95% over the past 24 hours. On a yearly basis, XRP has retreated 22.70%, reflecting the broader volatility in crypto markets. But with regulatory clarity finally in the picture and leadership celebrating wins both personal and professional, there’s renewed optimism about what comes next for Ripple and its native asset.