Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revealed plans for an upcoming interview on the iconic TV program 60 Minutes. According to Garlinghouse, his appearance will air in a full episode “soon.” This milestone marks a significant opportunity for Ripple and the broader cryptocurrency industry to reach a mainstream audience.
Last week, @60Minutes interviewed me about crypto, the push for regulatory clarity and how the industry banded together to advocate for pro-innovation candidates (on both sides of the aisle) through Fairshake PAC. Full episode to be aired soon – stay tuned for details
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) November 25, 2024
60 Minutes: A Legendary Broadcast
60 Minutes, which first premiered in 1968, holds the title as the longest-running primetime television show in history. Entering its 57th season in September, the program remains one of TV’s most acclaimed broadcasts. Don Hewitt, an innovative American television news producer, created the show. Unlike traditional hour-long documentaries, Hewitt introduced a unique format featuring several shorter, diverse segments within a single episode.
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The program continues to engage audiences with a wide array of topics. Current hosts, including Scott Pelley and Lesley Stahl, ensure the show remains relevant and compelling.
Garlinghouse Discusses Crypto and Regulation
Garlinghouse confirmed that his 60 Minutes interview focused on cryptocurrency and the industry’s ongoing quest for regulatory clarity. Moreover, the segment comes at a pivotal time for Ripple and XRP, its associated token. Recently, XRP experienced a dramatic rally, reaching a multi-year high of $1.60. This surge followed both optimism about leadership changes at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and growing excitement around crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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The interview represents a significant chance for Ripple to amplify its message to a wider audience. 60 Minutes has previously covered cryptocurrency, including a memorable 2019 episode about Bitcoin hosted by Anderson Cooper. That episode featured notable figures such as Laszlo Hanyecz, the developer who famously spent 10,000 BTC (worth $945 million today) on two pizzas in 2010.
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Garlinghouse’s appearance will likely spark renewed interest in Ripple’s role in the evolving crypto landscape, as the industry navigates regulatory shifts and technological advancements.
