The firm may reconsider a US listing with a change in SEC leadership.
Other firms, like Circle, are pursuing public listings during a positive year for cryptocurrencies.
Reuters
Ripple
has temporarily halted its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) due to
what is described as a 'hostile' regulatory environment in the United States.
The delay is attributed to the ongoing legal battle with the US Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC).
IPO
Plans Deferred amid US Regulatory Challenges
Ripple,
the blockchain-based firm behind the cryptocurrency XRP, had previously
expressed its intention to explore a public listing once the SEC lawsuit,
initiated in 2020, concluded. However, the regulatory challenges faced by the
company in the U.S. prompted it to explore alternative jurisdictions with
clearer regulatory frameworks.
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, Ripple, Source: LinkedIn
In
an interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,
Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, highlighted the difficulties of going public in
the US: "In the United States, trying to go public with a very
hostile regulator that’s approved your S-1, that doesn’t sound like a lot of
fun to me." He pointed to the example of Coinbase, a US-based
cryptocurrency exchange, which faced legal action from the SEC even after its
S-1 filing was approved.
Ripple's CEO has been critical of the SEC's approach to regulating the
cryptocurrency industry, describing SEC's Chair, Gary Gensler, as a "political
liability." Garlinghouse suggested that Ripple might reconsider a US
listing once there is a change in SEC leadership.
Share
Buyback: Ripple Invests $1 Billion to Ensure Investor Liquidity
Despite
the delay in IPO plans, Garlinghouse emphasized that the option remains open
for Ripple: "We’ll evaluate again, as we have new regulators
sitting at the United States SEC." He clarified that going public is not
an immediate priority for the company, and it will be assessed over time.
In
a move to provide liquidity to its investors, Ripple confirmed a share buyback
program, repurchasing $1 billion worth of its stock. Garlinghouse expressed the
importance of shareholder liquidity and noted that some investors have been
with the company since its inception in 2012.
The
cryptocurrency industry has witnessed increased regulatory scrutiny globally,
with companies like Ripple navigating complex legal landscapes. As Ripple keeps
its IPO plans on hold, the broader crypto market continues to evolve, with
other firms, such as Circle,
pursuing public listings amid a buoyant year for cryptocurrencies.
Ripple
has temporarily halted its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) due to
what is described as a 'hostile' regulatory environment in the United States.
The delay is attributed to the ongoing legal battle with the US Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC).
IPO
Plans Deferred amid US Regulatory Challenges
Ripple,
the blockchain-based firm behind the cryptocurrency XRP, had previously
expressed its intention to explore a public listing once the SEC lawsuit,
initiated in 2020, concluded. However, the regulatory challenges faced by the
company in the U.S. prompted it to explore alternative jurisdictions with
clearer regulatory frameworks.
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, Ripple, Source: LinkedIn
In
an interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,
Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, highlighted the difficulties of going public in
the US: "In the United States, trying to go public with a very
hostile regulator that’s approved your S-1, that doesn’t sound like a lot of
fun to me." He pointed to the example of Coinbase, a US-based
cryptocurrency exchange, which faced legal action from the SEC even after its
S-1 filing was approved.
Ripple's CEO has been critical of the SEC's approach to regulating the
cryptocurrency industry, describing SEC's Chair, Gary Gensler, as a "political
liability." Garlinghouse suggested that Ripple might reconsider a US
listing once there is a change in SEC leadership.
Share
Buyback: Ripple Invests $1 Billion to Ensure Investor Liquidity
Despite
the delay in IPO plans, Garlinghouse emphasized that the option remains open
for Ripple: "We’ll evaluate again, as we have new regulators
sitting at the United States SEC." He clarified that going public is not
an immediate priority for the company, and it will be assessed over time.
In
a move to provide liquidity to its investors, Ripple confirmed a share buyback
program, repurchasing $1 billion worth of its stock. Garlinghouse expressed the
importance of shareholder liquidity and noted that some investors have been
with the company since its inception in 2012.
The
cryptocurrency industry has witnessed increased regulatory scrutiny globally,
with companies like Ripple navigating complex legal landscapes. As Ripple keeps
its IPO plans on hold, the broader crypto market continues to evolve, with
other firms, such as Circle,
pursuing public listings amid a buoyant year for cryptocurrencies.
Kraken Challenges Wall Street’s 9-to-5 Model with 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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