At the recent Apex 2025 event, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his thoughts on Dogecoin, highlighting its presence in the crypto ecosystem.
Brad Garlinghouse's Position on Dogecoin
During the Apex 2025 event, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that Dogecoin (DOGE) is not going away. 'It's part of the ecosystem. It plays a role,' he noted, referring to its high liquidity.
Critique of Meme Coins
However, Garlinghouse has previously expressed critical views of the meme cryptocurrency, believing it reflects poorly on the industry. 'I've never purchased a meme coin, ever,' he stated. According to him, meme coins divert attention from those aiming to build real products.
Long-Term Views on Bitcoin and Crypto-Finance
Garlinghouse was introduced to Bitcoin in 2012 and initially thought it had vulnerabilities related to anti-bank and anti-government sentiments. However, he is convinced that future bridges between traditional finance and cryptocurrency will be part of market evolution.
Thus, despite his earlier criticism, Brad Garlinghouse acknowledges the importance of Dogecoin in the crypto ecosystem, while emphasizing the need for quality product development in the industry.
