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Crypto Throwback: When Garlinghouse Said XRP Is 1,000 Times Faster Than Bitcoin

Coinpedia·September 7, 2026·1 min read

Eight years ago, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said XRP is 1,000 times faster than Bitcoin. He explained why XRP made sense as a bridge asset for cross-border payments, despite volatility. The comment came during XRP's meteoric 2017 run, contrasting with legacy networks like SWIFT.

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