John Deaton hails Ripple's $40B valuation after 2025 SEC case outcome

On January 10, 2026, attorney John Deaton commended Ripple for navigating years of regulatory pressure and emerging with a $40 billion valuation. He noted the company's 2025 conclusion of its SEC lawsuit, which included a $125 million fine, and pointed to acquisitions such as GTreasury to underscore momentum. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the firm will prioritize XRP and its RLUSD stablecoin for real-world utility.